Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Marching band performers provide vocal enthusiasm for each play of the Homecoming game. Band members helped the cheerleaders keep the crowds on their feet during each home game. Marching to the fight song, Majorettes, Michelle Musson, Laura Rollins, LeeAnn Harden and Stephanie Miketich stay in step. Majorettes: Front Row: Jody Yaney. Second Row: Laura Rollins, Stephanie Miketich, Debbie Jarosz, Tracy Kaatz, Cyndee Johnson. Back Row: Michelle Musson, Alison White, Kent Yaney, Bill O ' Grady, Brian Lonergan and Bill Humes provide music for The Star Spangled Banner at the September 27 pep assembly. LeeAnn Harden, Donna Calcaterra, P.J. Pelletier, Jennifer Kaatz, Sue Ruemenapp, Anne Rosso. Band -25

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Laura DiVergilio stays in step as she marches to Winner ' s Circle. (Constructing award winning halftime shows After returning from u hard week at CYO camp in Lexington, August 23 - August 28, the marching band went on to construct halftime performances to work their way to the MSBOA competition festival on October 9. There they received straight “ l’s” for the fourth year in a row. Reacting to the success at this competition, Tammy Musson stated, “I felt we had ac- complished what we were trying to do all year.” Traditionally the honor of being drum major has been given to a senior. In May, 1985, band members elected Erick Senkmajer, junior, as drum major. Erick went to camp at Michigan State University during the summer. He learned how to march and cope with situations. Erick stated that when he found out that he was chosen as drum major, “I was so happy that I was just estatic.” Band members practiced an average of at least 1 1 hours a week for the festival. A majority of band members felt that the practices did ef- fect their homework time and a few of their extra-curricular obligations. Each year Band A Rama goes on to bigger and better things. This year, Jim Potter gave a slide presentation throughout the performance. It showed various people playing their in- struments, marching and doing routines. Band A Rama had everything from strobe lights to 37 precisionettes and majorettes carrying the American flags. Jim Potter volunteered to work with the band from band camp on to preparing for this show on November 9. As a result of Dave Dodge’s involvement at Holy Cross, the marching band was invited to play in the Homecoming Parade and halftime festivities for Holy Cross on October 27. This performance finished the parade season on a spectacular note. Cheering the mighty Muskrats, Precisionettes march to the AHS Fight Song. Marching Band: Front Rou : Bill Humes, Rob Swanson, Brian Hebert, Jon Stobar, Dean Rohrig, Brian Lonergan, Bill O ' Grady, Alison White, Kent Yaney, Ruth Mills, Matt Austerberry, Lester Farley, Kevin Trigger, Cliff Gammon. Second Row: Dena Ford, Tricia Cobb, Lory Andros, Julie Bembas, Angela Chartier, Tracy Olrich, Patti Howe, Sheila Davis, Cindi Crowe, Gia Leon, . Third Row: Tamara Swiger, Randi Leaver, Karen Hussel, Julie Connelly, Tammy Musson, Deanna Benke, Laurie Bembas, Kathy McDonald, Chris Quednau, Angela Poynter, Jennifer Kloeffler, Lynn Fisher, Lisa Gamble, Melanie Brandt, Stacy Balduck . Fourth Row: Kelly Connors, Greg Pritchard, Laura DiVergilio, Martha Humes, Pat Fett, Ed Barker, Kris Yonaka, Elaine Blackburn, Frank George, Jeff De Lange, Cliff Lewis, Scott Fredericks, Robin Ford, Keith Knight . Fifth Row: Kevin Horneffer, Holly Fiorani, Patty Hardy, Dave Ferrara, Don Avers, Dave Gontarek, Nicole Lican, Lisa Petit, Tonya Yonaka, Tina Christy, Darrell Amoe, Jeff McFarlane, Beth Beres, Matt South, Lisa Avers. Back Row: A1 Biland, Katie Moran, Dave Bieganski, Bob Shaffer, Brad Stobar, Angela Grabowski, Joe Biland, Richard DeLange, Becky Jones, Bill Biland. 24 - Band

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Academic pressures change Jazz Band program Academic pressures and ch allenges further changed the band program Beginning with second semester, Taft Road Jazz Society moved to 7th hour. Marty Esselink commented, “I don’t think it is a good idea, and it will force me to leave Jazz Band this semester.’’ Some advantages of hav- ing the class 7th hour are: a bus will be available for the students, and a few r more students will be auditioned and have no opportunity to participate. Trying out for the Frecisionette and Majorette squads is a challenge. Tryouts are held in the spring and each girl has to perfect her routine. Once on the squad, “we usually have three or four practices a week for two hours plus our sixth hour rehearsal,’’ said Debbie Drummond. Upcoming events for the band are a Jazz Band competition. The band will be competing there for the first time. There will be a symphonic band competition also. Precisionettes and Majorettes perform their feature number Shadow Box as part of the Marching Band ' s award winning half-time show. Precisionettes: Front Row: Captains Laura LaParl, Michele Vaden. Second Row: Colleen Eaton, Bev Okum, Kellie Robb, Gayle Wines, Andrea Woods, Debbie Drummond. Third Row: Laura Wnuk, Laurie Lozen, Leslie Blanck, Debbie Gontarek, Denise Tallman, Kelly Lewek, Lori Treppa, Deana Vernier, Sue Jeannette, Lynn Richardson. Back Row: Julie Jenkins, Stephanie Muir, Jill Gracki, Amy Heinrich. Band - 26