Bedford Junior High School - Transition Yearbook (Temperance, MI)

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$5 This kind of weather brought joy to the ski club members as they prepared for their trip to the snowy slopes of Alpine Valley. Rocket Club A Blast Say Club Members The industrial arts and rocket club may have been new, but it was an instant success nonetheless. Anyone was able to join. The club was set up on a come-in-and-work basis, with interested students working on rockets and projects 'til 4:00 after school. The meetings were held in the shop room, while Mr. Steinbrecher watched over the activities. The club was formed because, in the words of indus- trial arts teacher, Mr. Robert Steinbrecher, i1 thought itd be an enjoyable thing for the kids after school, since I know there are a lot of kids with rockets for a hobby. Students joined the club for avariety of reasons. Said freshman Darrel Skeins I wanted to make more shop projects while i was in drafting. Ninth grader John Sherman joined because . . . I wanted more time to work on rockets; to rebuild. Ninth grader Kirk Davis just went . . . to get first-hand experience. The rocket club was popular with all the members, though again the reaons for liking the' rocket club varied. Ninth grader Art Mowrer states his reason for liking the club, I liked it because I was grounded and it was better than staying home. Ninth grader John Sher- man enjoyed . . . Just the time to work on rockets. Freshman Brian Oberle patiently waits for the tail fins of his rocket to dry during a meeting of the Rocket Club. Ninth grader Donald Curtis examines Art Mower's rocket and instruction sheet while visiting a rocket club meeting.

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Freshman Kirk Davis' rocket soars up into the wild blue yonder at the last rocket club meeting. Ski Club A Popular Choice Among Students With the arrival of winter and heavy snow, the time had come for yet another club; the ski club. Anyone could join. The chance was there for veterans and be- ginners alike. In the words of advisor Mr. Rick Nirshl, math teacher, it was set up to offer students the op- portunity to learn a sport they could continue the rest of their life. The club was well-liked by its members. Said fresh- man Krissy Ressigue, We got to go skiing with our friends, and it was a great time. It was better this time because it was easier to ski than my first time. Ninth grader Amy Dolinar stated her reason for liking the club, I thought it was neat that our school has a club where anyone can join. The members all agreed that it was a very fun experi- ence. Freshman Shone Fegan said this about the ski club, it was really fun because i was with all my friends. Amy Dolinar spoke of her experience. i was really looking forward to it. I thought it was scary at First, but after i went down a few hills it was easy. And so it was that this year's snowy adventure came to an end. Was it worth it? To the students, yes. 106 124 i5: ' 3w Ni, Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Robert Steinbrecher and Freshman Art Mowrer examine one of Art's rockets at a rocket club meeting. Ski Club member Kyle Hoo endorn rejoices at the arrival of winter shortly efore leaving on the ski club trip.

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from Raw Kris Utz, Kim Horn, Kelly Loth, Karen Schwartz, Tara Konieczny, Cheryl Werner. Tlna Adklns, Melanie Reinbolt, Jenny Sanderson, Awson Leln low 2 jenny Harpster. Paula Foster, Dawn Niswender. Melissa Madden, Rachel arren, Jerry Dauterman, Katrina Meyer. Kelly Walling, Kelli Mannor, Sara Spice, Gerald Wayton, Jodi Jenkins, leff Edmonds, Peter Schmleg. lenny Lefcheck. Heather McKeand. Robert Homyak Greg Gephart Row 3 Ted Stanlczuk. Mark Wright, Jon Nieman, Llsa Belns, Ron Perez. Blll Stevens, Brian Bee, Kris nggle. Hanbon, Julie White, Rick Schroeder, Dave Macieiewskl, Fred Lorenzen. Gary Lamun- yon. Doug Walccher, Darrin Posta, Amjad Farah lad Raw Mrr David Tolly, Erin Roach. Tami Egolei Steve Smith, Kolln Brandman, Rhonda Sedlock Liz Kohler, Katy Hltchlngs, Ryan sto. Top 2 Bands Receive High Ratings In 3 Symphonic band members, Tracy Anderson, Rich Pollman, Andy Temper, Greg Kohler, and Kristin Leathers practice their piece for a solo and ensemble competition where they eventually received a high rating of I. 108 Competition As beautiful music filled the air, band director Mr. David Tolly waved his baton to keep the rhythm steady and put feeling into the music. For Symphonic Band and Concert Hi this was a daily practice. Both bands, each with 65 to 70 members, went to the District Band Festival held at Ida High School and received high ratings. Both bands performed three concerts, one winter concert, one spring concert and a concert just before they competed in the District Band Festival. At the band festival, each band played a march an overture, and a required piece. For the winter and spring concerts, they played a march an overture, and a popular piece enjoyed by the band members. Band seatings were decided upon the playing of three music tests each semester. The points received for these individual performances decided who would be first chair, second chair, etc. in each instrument sec- tion. The Symphonic band members wore blue and gold pants and jackets for each of their performances and Concert Band III members wore white turtlenecks with black skirts or pants. Although these students had one less band than last years freshmen, they have succeeded in carrying on the tradition of fine performances by bands of past years.