Bellingham High School - Shuksan Yearbook (Bellingham, WA)

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This group of dedicated upperclassmen met for rehearsals at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 7 pm-9 pm on Mondays. There were 14 seniors, 10 juniors, and 1 sophomore. Fifteen of the members were returning, and 7 were singing with Swing Choir for the first time. Swing Choir had an outstanding year, performing a 50’s medley in the i What-a-Sho, and singing for a host of other concerts throughout the B a UK year. Mrs. Linda Short launched into her first year with the Swing Choir i ) ne with a lot of enthusiasm and hard work. | Swing Choir was filled with gratification as they assumed their final pose in the medley, || Roll Hall of Fame.” | Jody Nichols was happy and bright as she accompanied the Swing Choir during an early } morning rehearsal. a Front Row: Jennifer Fallis, Jessie Daniels, Kathie Hovenier, Dana Cunningham, Heidi Smith, and ' Kellee Wemp. Row 2: Jody Nichols, John Anderson, Scott McKinnon, Joel Peterson, Steve Bell, and tj W Jason Thayne. Row 3: Kristi Langstraat, Kami Brooks, Christy Wheeler, Julie Lann, and Angie Mar- ‘ tin. Row 4: Brent Christensen, Mike Dryden, Randy Fredlund, Mark Wright, and Mark Linde. Missing: Randy Carr, Sunshine Whitton, and Anne Zender. Swing Choir 29

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My sweaty palms nervously grasped the flag as | boldly marched onto the football field for my first halftime performance. The ice cold wind whipped through my hair, chilling me to the bone. My legs Started to shake. Was it from the cold, or my nerves? A rush of paranoia swept over me. Would | be able to make it through the whole performance without dropping my flag? Would | suddenly forget the routine | had spent hours perfecting? My pulse raced as | stood still as a statue awaiting the announcer to in- troduce the... 1987-88 BELLINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL FLAG TEAM. After many years of being under the direction of Mr. Sliger, flag team underwent a few changes. With the help of Mrs. Dorr and the hard work of Co-Captains Anne Hanson and Dana Cunningham, flag team managed to maintain its image. The flag team performed at football and basketball games and traveled with the band performing in various parades throughout the state. This group of Nerds knew it really was ‘‘HIP TO BE SQUARE!” + SS oes ae Si = ; —s oo | a | ae AS et Metal Se es F - “+ Se an s - hr + ee + , = = a ES = a Co-Captain Anne Hanson Front Row: Co-Captain Dana Cunningham, Jen Paton, Marlo Zoeger and Co-Captain Anne Hanson. Row 2: Terri Asp, Kristen Phillips, Karleen Murphy, Kassie Jones and Melanie Hoefs. Row 3: Kara Belka, Darla Rothenbuhler, Bic Trinh, Jodi Treber and Lynn Schaper. 28 Flag Team

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Oxnchestra Melissa Johnson played her violin, totally focused on her music. 2 had 4 = Ata a ae ? — Is = ae ers 5S Ag me a @ : i “é The Orchestra and the Orchestra Band showed their excitement while preparing for the Practice Athon. One of the expectations in Orchestra.was that you will develop as a musician. Orchestra members Chase Mendenhall, Wendy Haggen, and Lisa Vickerman concentrated to meet this expectation. 30