Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Standing at attention Michelle Musson awaits her next cue in the routine. Standing proud and tall. Matt South puts his heart into the music during the dedication of Trueman Pippel field. The first game brought many changes. While hoping to be able to wear the new uniforms, band members had to use the alternate of their band shirts as the uniforms did not arrive until the band was on the field. Band: Front Row: Michelle Musson, Leslie Blanck, Erick Senkmajer, Gayle Wines, Stephanie Miketich. Second Row : Paul Williams, Lester Farley, Steve Robbins, Jerry Maxwell, Alison White, Kent Yaney, Bill O’Grady, Ruth Mills, Candie Cataldi, Brian Hebert, Bill Humes, Rob Swanson. Third Row: Linda McMullen, Stacie Fritz, Jennifer Osterland, Genevieve Cross, Kim Prizgint, Julie Bembas, Tracy Ohlrich, Angela Chartier, Tricia Cobb, Lory Andros, Tracey Tesmer, Dena Ford, Sheila Davis. Fourth Row: Kathy McDonald, Tammy Musson, Kris Trese, Karen Hussel, Sandy Arneil, Mary Ann Jaska, Randi Leaver, Lynn Fisher, Melanie Brandt, Jennifer Kloeffler, DeeDee Benke, Julie Connelly, Stacy Balduck. Fifth Row: Keith Knight, Robin Ford, Robert Blanton, Frank George, Elaine Blackburn, Kristina Yonaka, Joe Ferrara, Martha Humes, Scott Fredericks, Laura DiVergilio, Greg Pritchard. Sixth Row: Becky Jones, Erika Hafferkamp, Tom Coppola, Kevin Horneffer, Scott D’Eath, Joe Malik, Steve Gough, Matt Dagenais, David Ferrara, Jill Bristol, Tonya Yonaka, Lisa Petit, Nicole Licari. Seventh Row: Bob Shaffer, Dave Bieganski, Janet Harden, Julie VanOast, Amy Hansen, Katie Moran, Bill Biland, Chris Meidrum. Eighth Row: Brad Stobar, Heather Grabowski, Amy McCarty, David Burgess, Julie Stabile, Julie Gohl, Angela Grabowski. Majorettes and Precisionettes to be identified in respective group pictures. 26 — IVIarching groups

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Rocking away Sue Jeannette and Lory Andros are trying to stay awake the entire 24 hours. Rockin’ to raise funds A teddy bear keeps Erika Hafferkamp and Leann Harden company while they rock. Twenty four hours in a rocking chair does not lead to a pleasant personality. Volunteer band members rocked in a rocking chair for twenty four hours to raise money for their St. Louis trip plan- ned for May. The result of this fund raiser was a net total of $2,000. People rocked for a variety of reasons. Mary Ann Jaska said: “I rocked for the fun of it.” There was a lot of fun. Volleyball and soccer games were organized for the rocking chair crowds. Movies kept the VCR’s running constantly. There was Taking a little break Angela i naruer rests her eyes. also a chair decorating contest and of course, everyone’s favorite past time, eating. The last twelve hours were the hardest for everyone with tempers becoming short. As the school became a lonely place during the night, many questioned why they spent their Friday night and Saturday in the cafeteria. However, as 6:00 Saturday night got closer, the students perked up. They did have a lot of fun and they did raise a lot of money. The event met with success. Exhaustion continues to set in as Tricia Cobb has difficulty keeping her chair moving while she rests her eyes. Rock — a-thon — 25

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“When AHS band plays, people listen.” Julie Jenkins Rain dampens outstanding band performances Everyone knows that marching and water do not mix. This was proven many times over in band performances during the fall. Thirty one days of solid rain had a major effect on practice and perfor- mances times. Leslie Blanck said: “We should have taken water ballet lessons instead of going to camp.” During the halftime show at the third football game, Drum Major Erick Senkmajer and Precisionette Captain Gayle Wines scored perfect 10’s as they hit the ground during their marching routines. Despite the lack of practice, there was no lack of spirit or enthusiasm as the Pride of the Blue Water Area marched through it’s annual MSBOA competi- tion and two new ones. New uniforms add a touch of class to precisionettes, Gayle Wines, Missy Ball, Stephanie Muir and Julie Jenkins. For the first time, they went to a com- petition at Lakeview High School, in Plymouth. “Not knowing what to ex- pect, band members and fans were sur- prised to hear how high our scores were,” stated Drum Major Erick Senkmajer. On drier occasions, the largest Algonac Marching Band in many years consisting of 87 instrumentalists, 21 precisionettes, and 11 majorettes mar- ched through two parades, and five home football games. They finished the fall season with Band-a-Rama on December 6 and a Rock-a-Thon on January 23rd along with fund raising throughout the winter for a spring trip. Last minute practices help to perfect routines, and Stephanie Miketich keeps her attention on Erick and the cues for the routine. With a sigh of relief, Erick Senkmajer finishes the homecoming halftime performance. Precisionettes: Front Row: Gayle Wines, Leslie Blanck. Second Row: Julie Jenkins, Kelly Swanson, Denise Tallman, Lori Treppa, Kellie Robb, Laurie Lozen. Third Row: Jill Gracki, Amy Heinrich, Sue Jeannette, Laura Wnuk, Lynn Richardson. Back Row: Stacy Suites, Tina Walker, Shannon Murphy, Amy Krueger, Missy Ball, Angie Poynter, Debi Browarski. Marching groups — 27