Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Band camp: no sleep, lots of practice, pain, and cold showers at 6 in the morning. Lynn Fisher Quality sparks outstanding enthusiasm Beginning in late August and ending a week later, Band Camp leaves students scrambling to get ready for classes and use their new skills in marching season. Marching, playing techniques and leadership roles are learned and practic- ed throughout the week for the upcom- ing marching season and competition events. “Sleeping on the beach and mar- ching in the rain,” were some of Keith Knight’s experiences during his last year of band camp. The first football game and Band A Rama were some of the most memorable times for members. New uniforms at a cost of over $35,000 arrived five minutes before the first football game. The Band A Rama brought a record crowd in to view another excellent performance. The enthusiasm of the crowd helped boost the band’s confidence. Becoming an award winning group isn’t easy. For each individual band member, participating in band in- volves personal sacrifice of time and free time. Homework, at times, is done late at night, so that the total band perfor- mance will be one of quality. Fund raising became a key part of the winter. With the goal of a spring trip to St. Louis to play in a symphonic com- petition, students participated in a Rock a Thon to help raise the funds. Students are planning on leaving May 1 and retur- ning on May 4. The total cost of each band member will be $150. During the Homecoming football game, the band used blankets to help keep warm until they played again. During halftime, majorette and band members perform with an eye out for the puddles. Brian Hebert, Bill Humes, and Lester Farley add a touch of charm and class to the pep assembly. 28 — Marching Band

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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

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Mr. Reed looks upon his band with pride as they Playing in pep band adds spirit to the game begin their warm up music. for Julie VanOast and Janet Harden. Band members Katie Moran, Bob Shaffer, Amy Hansen and Bill Biland stand at attention during the halftime performance. Majorettes: Front Row: Sue Ruemenapp, Cyndee Johnson, Michelle Musson, Erick Senkmajer, Stephanie Miketich, Leann Harden, P.J. Pelletier. Back Row: Jennifer Kaatz, Anne Rosso, Jamie Albert, Lisa Miketich Marching groups — 29