Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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CONCERT BAND. Front row: Lori Hak-karainen, Kim Bailey. Leannc Arvidson, Steve Fontaine. Debbie Brockway. Carrie Kalinowski. Angel Rodabaugh; second row: Yvonne Taylor. Sandy Ashley, Pam Schup-ska. Carolyn Austin. Desiree Amsden, Lori Kiphart. Sandy Harmon. Maurine Barnes, Gary l arman. Doug Reed. Mark Ford. Phillip Lathan, Steve Blair, Melinda Crislip. Judy Throop, Alan McKinley. Toni Rucker; third row: Gary Watts, David Cartwright, Laurie Callender. Amy Robinson. Jon Durk-ovic. Lisa Bailey, LouAnn Doyle. Diane Wil-com, Mary Sardella, Jack Wortman, Veronica Whitacre. Veronica Long. Bruce Anderson. Roberta Woodward, Carl Wethcrbee, Vicki Long, Debbie Musscr, Kathy Blair, Tina DeGcorgc, Bob Lucas; fourth row: Tana Burkhart. Denise Greene, Tomma Cooper, Vanessa Upolc, Cathy Headman. Kevin Presley. Karin Fiebiger, Carol Golden, Lori Perkins. BctH l arman. Doug Brown, Tammy Cooper, Robin Peura, Laura Williams. Janet Torok, Ruth Blake. Laura Martinez. David Truesdell, David Arvidson, Barbara Hicks. Tom Van Allen. Cindy Bartram; back row: Marianna Hyde, Betsy Arvidson, Chris Arvidson, Gary Dibcll. David Klecsat-tcl. Barb Purtilo, Vonda Keeler. Darlene Young, Dan Blair. Cathy Burns. Sharon Wil-com, Katri Arcaro, Lisa Hanel. Jerry Watts, Brian Lucas. Dale Schall. Bill Applcbcc, Rodney Ashley. Kevin Palmer. 26 Conccrt Band

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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

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 A SPECIAL BRASS tone is produced by selected members of the brass choir. This group played Christmas music for the First Baptist Church on December 19th. When the students found out that the concert band played classical music written by Bach and Beethoven in the fifteenth or sixteenth century, they thought it was a real drag. Actually, it wasn’t boring at all. The fact was, a person had to play this music in order to really appreciate it. And members of the band learned to appreciate classical music by playing their instruments first period every day. Just like marching band, concert band also involved much work. The band was constantly practicing for concerts, combined performances with other area schools, such as Jefferson High, and solo and ensemble contests held at Boardman High School. Each practice as well as performance was a challenge. Being in the band wasn’t easy; it consumed an unbelievable amount of effort; however, there were rewards. In mid-February, the band held its Military Ball, a formal dinner dance for band members and their guests. Also, for the first time ever, band students actually received a full credit for their never-ending efforts, instead of lA credit. Band students really did appreciate their music, in spite of the work involved. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Band members concentrate on every note, making their music a real challenge. The band consisted of almost 90 members. CONDUCTING MUSIC REQUIRES extreme concentration on several sections at one time. Mr. Martinez has been directing the band for seven years. Concert Band 27