Columbia Heights High School - Cohian Yearbook (Columbia Heights, MN)

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i t Jfj f , N 5 H i ,yew 1, 'W ft 22 ff Stealing a glance at the music, tuba player Robin Turnwall proceeds with Tschailcowskys Finale from Symphony in F Minor No. fl. FRONT ROW: Linda Axmark, Evelyn Bradley, Sandy Schmidt, Terry Hannah, Teresa Pekus. SECOND ROW: Susan Nelson, Chris Halling, Terry Welch, Cheryl Johnson, Scott Welch, Steve Paquin, John Hogencin, Rebecca Edstrom, THIRD ROW: Barb Hall- gren, Cindy Wolfsteller, Faythe Anderson, Diane Schillinger, Pat Moore, Karla Dahl, T'wW Wfxq-.,, Anyone familiar with the bandroom will recognize this picture of student director Jim Steele faithfully practicing his saxophone. Sue Boerger, Steve Jones, Greg Sloat, Mark Morrau, FOURTH ROW1Mr.WiIke - di- rector, Velma Norlhup, Sue Lambert, Paul Philips, Cheryl Zoolc, Mary Oliniany, Leanne Plessel.

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l Q arsr V 'F ' ' J Y 1 ' ll g K I 1 t is f .Q sc K ft is ' i l l P 5 . 1 . ff ,'hk E t .:,k ,..k 2.1 V I I Y t ft ,m,L P ' t 'N 3 i ran? , .. i ,U-. FRONT ROW: Nadine Studer, Dyanne Holmes, Jill Zahniser, Ruth Helseth, Linda Strand, Kathy Boyce, Pam Falk, Sandy Brodin. SECOND ROW: Pam Thompson - Trea- surer, Jan Henderson, Anita Holtzlider - Secretary, Charlene Marrow, Carol Maci- aszek, Arlene Rustom - President, Lynn Kremer, Ronald Johnson - Director, THIRD ROW: Fred Golden, Daryl Thompson, Bill Hill, Jim Grant, Margaret Newcomb, Barb Northfield, Betsy Carol, Vickie Clement. TOP ROW: Ed Jankowski, Sam Liane, Gary Schillinger A Vice-president, Pat Keene, Bill Davis, Steve Larson, Kim Amundsen. New Choir Director Ronald Johnson Emphasizes Perfection and Spirit in Musical Performances FRONT ROW: Anneliese Hubin, Kim Amundsen, Ronald Johnson - director, Paul Tomlinson, Doug Lilenthal, Margaret Newcomb, Sandy Brodin, SECOND ROW: Janet Young, Sheryle Siegfried, Gary Schillinger, Pat Keene, Pam Thomp- son, Anita Holtzlider. TOP ROW: Linda Svensk, Brian Steele, Al Landgratf, Tom Sullivan, Barb Northfield, Keeping some of their old traditions, revis- ing others, and forming some entirely new ones, this year's choir changed in many ways. One of the biggest differences was the presence of a new director, Mr. Ronald Johnson, who replaced the retiring Mr. Strom. Mr. Johnson had many changes in mind for the choir. One of the biggest changes was the reduction of choir membership to what Mr. Johnson considered to be a more evenly balanced number. The former cho- ral group, the Hylandaires, was changed to a sixteen voice madrigal ensemble, A new folk singing group was also formed. Amid these changes, the choir still main- tained a busy schedule. Among their activi- ties were the presentation of concerts, folk testivals, and a l'Chat and Chew session where parents talked informally about choir. The choir also competed in the district and state vocal competition. 63

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Under the direction of Mr. Wilke, the concert band plays Overture to Beatrice and Ben- edict for the entire student body at the school assembly on December l9. FRONT ROW: Sheila Knutson, Eileen Beck, Sandy Ertzgard - Publicity, Nancy Rose, Lynn Halling. SECOND ROW: Peggy Holstein, Kathy Knuteson, Don Bradley, Jim Miesbauer, Gary Linder, Doug Mosiman, James Steele - President, THIRD ROW: Phil Jarvi, Steve Anderson, Margo Erickson, Lori Palm - Vice-president, Jeff Palm, Bill Educators Praise the Concert Band As the band neared the climax of the song, Mr. Wilke cued the horns for their-vital notes, which they played - off key. What's the matter with you, French horns? shouted Mr. Wilke as he made a sour face. 'lDid you have sauerkraut for breakfast? This was-a typical scene in the band room. Work started early in the fall for the con- cert band with preparation for a concert in October. The band played before a con- vention of music teachers at Roosevelt High School during MEA. Following the concert, Mr. Wilke and the band were praised for their sensitive inter- pretation of fine music. After this start, the band was kept in con- stant preparation for upcoming concerts. Among the various performances given were a fall concert of November 28, Christ- mas and Valentine's Day concerts for the student body, the Pop concert in May, and a concert at St. Cloud Tech. The band also participated in the district and state band contests, where they tried to follow the win- ning tradition set by past bands. Worcester, Ted Olson, Barb Swore, Jane Thompson, Connie Stockwell, Clark Urbans, Ellen Holden. FOURTH ROW: Robin Turnwall, Mike Fannon, Marvin Balamut, Ted Olson, Mike Holmberg, Ron Leemon, Gary Hafvenstein, Dean Armstrong, Jim Rein- holtzen, Jeff Paul, Steve lngvaarson, Jerry Peterson. 65