Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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AHS Band Climbs to New Heights Clarinets include: Maureen Kelly, Denise Handley, Kris Rask, Linda Stull, Betty Milks, Martic Estrada, Theodora Kochiras, Michelle Bil-stein, Jodcll Peters, Lisa Fischer, Nancy Gies, Deanna Handley, Joan Bush, Cathy Frazier, and Laurie Hoff. New director Norm Running, who is never at a loss for w'ords and is always with a smile, proves to be a great asset to the school. Saxaphonists arc: Allen Hofmann, Mike Frazier, Stuart Green, John Stull, Rob Flores, Wanda Crawford, Nadine Richmeier, and Beth Vcj-raska. Base Clarinets are: Krystal Benzel and Betsy Simpson. Oboist is Dana Toedtli and bassoonist is Sue Cummings. Drummers Brook Bowhay and John Magdaleno work on precise rhythms. The band members, under the direction of Mr. Norm Running, were received with much enthusiasm from all audiences, as they played at the Christmas, Music in Our Schools, Pre-Contest, and Pops Concerts. The band’s last home performance was at graduation on May 20th. The band also traveled to Rapid City to participate in the Dakota Days Parade on June 1st and 2nd. Percussionists are: Mark Jensen, Tracy Thies, Stephanie Simpson, Scott Littlejohn, Brook Bowhay, John Magdaleno, Rob Haslow, Cory Hall, Bruce Thompson, Neil Pryor, and Mark Empson. 24

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Increasing Acceptance of Stage Band Brightens Future An important part of stage band is the low student-teacher ratio. Another practice session finds the band hard at work. Mr. Norm Running provides enthusiasm and leadership while directing. Betty Jo Milks and the electric piano just naturally go well together. Excellent back-up music is provided by Rick Renteria on the bass and drummer Rob Haslow. Under the new direction of Mr. Norman Running, the AHS Stage Band progressed in the presentation of jazz, pop-rock, and disco music. The stage band consisted of between 10 and 16 musicians, and as the year proceeded, the group began featuring more soloists. The group performed at the Christmas Concert, Rock and Roll Jamboree at the Good Samaritan Village, and other engagements throughout the year. With a little time, talent, and work, the stage band will continue to improve in the upcoming years. 23

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Lisa Krause and Vicki Hoppens concentrate on tuning. During a rehearsal break, Jill Wegner finished a chapter in BABBITT for the completion of her assignment. Low Brass include: Dan Swesey, Craig Mahnke, Bob Colwell, Jim Jaggers, Brian Rock- ey, Mike Krause, Tom Lawrence, Tom Heimbuch, John Harris, Pam Curtiss, Kelly Irish, Jenny Wegner, Lisa Krause, Vicki Hoppens, and Richelle Sheldon. Flutists are: Deb Abbott, Cheryl Hart, Denise Preble, Sherry Bushong, Dorothy Christie, Jill Kirchner, Kim Ushio, Ann Langner, Darci McLean, Jill Wegner, Sally Kirchner, Kay Butzine, Peggy Thompson, Marie Mason, and Becky Kendall. The trumpet section plays an important part in the overall effect and sound achieved by the band. Trumpets include: Kirk Peterson, Monte Quick, Brian Lair, Andrew Brittan, Roy Schncll, Rick Renteria, Tom Goaley, Gerald Messersmith, Rex Laughlin, Pauline Schance, Erin Edwards, Wendy Lyster, Linda Frazier, John Reilly, Brenda Borg, Nancy Fairbanks, and Pennie Hood. 25