Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Band captures top honors with spectacular performances Continuing a tradition of excellence, Marching Band, Precisionettes and Majorettes captured another “1” at the MSBOA Marching Festival. This competition among bands at Lakeshore High School was strong, but band’s dedication and discipline produced an outstanding performance. “I was really excited after all the hard work we put into it.” (John Grebeta) “It felt great. I was very proud of the band!” (Mr. Reed) As a result of the outstanding performance at the MSBOA Festival in 1982, the band was invited to perform at Central Michigan University on October 15, 1983. This meant an overnight trip at the Holiday Inn for band members. Swimming, arcade games, movies and pizza delivered to the rooms added to a fu n weekend in a college town. Summer activities for band members came to a halt on August 22 when they left for a week at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Camp included improving skills with their instruments, learning new routines, marching and fun. One of the yearly events is the Band-A- Rama held on November 19. Marching Band, Precisionettes and Majorettes perform their halftime shows and competition routines. Participation in parades added to the activities. They marched in the Homecoming, Mt. Clemens Thanksgiving and Marine City Christmas Parades taking first place in all three. After marching season, the band turned its attention to their concert season breaking into concert band and preparing for their spring concerts. Each game begins with The Star Spangled Banner. Cindy Crowe helps bring the audience to their feet while concentrating on the notes with her piccolo. Standing at attention, Lisa Avers and Tom Bates wait for the downbeat. Daily practice helps develop the award winning band tradition. Mr. Reed demonstrates which pitch the note is. Concentrating on the music, Only Time Will Tell, Kent Yaney keeps his eyes on the drum major, Randy Baker, for the next step. 28

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RAINBOW CONNECTION: Front Row: Gary Robinson, Christy Newberry, Kim Baker, Dolores Markowski, Randy Osieczonek, Second Row: Barb Mangas, Kris Russell, Cheryl McLean. Third Row: Cheryl Modolo, Lori Stobar, Mark Burguron, Leslie Blanck. Back Row: Wendi Klier, Jenny Leemhuis, Julie Leenknegt, Patti Leenknegt. 4XWiV V PRECISIONETTES: Front Row: Captains: Heidi Pilath, Janae Heyza. Second Row: Cathy Jeanette, Jennifer DeLange, Kelly Robbins, Julie Petrovich, Karen Dodge, Colleen DeLange, Amy Sadlowski, Michelle Whetstone, Sue Anderson, Lydia Soboleski, Jennifer Baker, Ann Marie Brooks. Back Row: Laura LaParl, Kellie Robb, Pattie Kenny, Bev Okum, Colleen Eaton, Cheryl Modolo, Pam Granica, Randy Baker, Michelle Ellis, Cindy Rausch, Lori Stoll, Kristen McQuade, Ami Rosso, Michelle Vaden, Chris Castiglione, Kelley Kanalos. MIXED CHORUS: Front Row: Cindy Seczawa, Kim Baker, Dee Markowski, Sandy Kicknosway, Laura Richardson, Kelley Kanalos, Barb Morris, Lisa Carbery. Second Row: Lesha Stager, Diane Schultz, Becky Welser, Camille Dedmon, Chris Somers, Chris Rzepka, Lori Stoll, Tina VanHeck. Third Row: Cheri Polly, Michelle Smith, Kim True, Lori York, Lisa Phillips, Jeanine Schmidt, Tammy Hoover, Mr. McMaken. Back Row: Kim Bauer, Sheila Groce, Margaret Nelson, Gary Robinson, Randy Osieczonek, Charlotte Acre, Lori De Vlaminck, Tina Kowalski. Performers 27

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Drum major Randy Baker is responsible for keeping the band together. He had the privilege of leading the band all season. Lisa Petit joins in for the opening number, Sirocco. Keeping assemblies lively and spirited. Pep Band waits to get the crowd cheering with the school song. Leading a large parade down M-29 on November 5, the Band captivated the attention of the crowd lining the streets. Band 29