Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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 MOUNTING A LADDER, drum major Steve l ontainc prepares to lead the band through “The Star-Spangled Banner as Mr. Martinez salutes the flag. Steve survived his nervousness well in his first year as drum major. SPELLING OUT A is a traditional finale for seniors at the bands's last home performance. Eighteen seniors participated in the band's many activities. 24 Marching Band

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 THE A CAPPELLA choir. Front row: Robin Hall. Pam Lemay. Pam Scott, Lon Perkins. Chris Kovach. Tammy Emery, Dave Cook. Gary Watts, Mary Jo Taggart, Marilyn Hanger. Jodi Stuper, Laura Williams, and at the piano, Ruth Blake; second row: Sharon Niemi. Terri Arnold. Tammy Durkovic, Susan Huey. Michelle Artman, Alisa Robertson. Marc Labry, Carl Whitt, Debbie Orsuto. Barb Purtilo. Shirley Sawicki, Bonnie Sawic-ki. Lori Hakkarainen, Karen Davis, Barbara Mann. Becky Perkins; third row: Sue McKean, Darlene Brazil, Kim Waters. Robin Hare, Rocksandra Richmond. Lauri Callender. Gary Dibcll, Greg Skufea. Sonja Mosicr. Beth Hoffman, Beth Farinan, Liz Marrison, Donna Wilson. Linda Oros, Beth Sholtis; fourth row: Lisa Montanaro. Sharon Scrpico, Laurie Madden, Nancy Miller, Tammy Cooper. Dan Blair, Brent Taylor, Brent Ecklund, Mark Heard, Scott Smith, Dale Schall, Jon Durkovic, Will Ellsworth, Bobbi MePheron. Cindy Moores, Vicki Young. Lisa Enos, Linda Washut, Debbie Brail, Birtha Mc.Mil-lion. Choir 23

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WAITING I OR INSTRUCTION, the drum section watches for their signal to start a practice session. Bass drummer Katri Arcaro was responsible for keeping a loud beat for the members to march to. IN A HUDDLE around Mr. Martinez, the band listens carefully for instructions on the week's performance. Every morning first period the band trekked Vi mile to Station School to prepare their show. INSPECTING THE RANKS. Band director Mr. Martinez marches through a formation in search of any sour notes. Sour notes were a scarcity for the band this year as they frequently received high praise. LUNG POWER. SENIOR David Kleesattel lets out a mighty blast from his tuba while concentrating on keeping in step. David completed his third year as a band member. Ankle deep in mud with rain beating against sparkling white hats watching the football team lose again and again, the Panther bandsmen still had enough school spirit to keep them going and to earn the praise of every game’s spectators. Snow or mud often covered the Station field as the band gathered to prepare a new show at 7:30 in the morning, twenty minutes before other students were due at school. With seniors guiding underclassmen through maneuvers, the new shows began to take shape. After-school rehearsals finalized the plans, while Thursdays and Fridays were left to combine steps with music. Why did so many people join when so much hard work was involved? Certainly part of the reason was dedication to music or to the school, but the band still had time for fun. After participating in a parade at Cedar Point in June, the band was turned loose for a day of twists and turns on the many rides. Seniors enjoyed the new authority at band camp where they devised new ways to trick and trap the underclassmen. A long ride to Steubenville, a rain storm during the Youngstown East game, a minor disturbance with fans at Conneaut, and frozen toes and fingers at the Shaw game provided memorable moments for every bandsmember who worked hard during the years. Marching Band 25