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

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.l 4. - A Sue Koteles Makes All-Star Choir CONCERT CHOIR-Front Row: Jill Forland, Suzanne Koteles, Janice Zan- darowski, Margaret Dedering, Gabrielle Thibodeaux, Terri Ekberg, Susan Skone, Richard Gartman, William Rue, Kenneth Hueser, Kevin Bratager. Second Row: Julie Pfaff, Cheryl Hanson, Dana Lund, Elaine Hoffman, Catherine Braun, Mary Laun, Renee Turnquist, Sharon Rud, Robert Koerner, Jon Polzin, Michael Biesemeier, Donna Werner, Darla Corbin. Third Row: James Peterson, Dana Alexon, Mark Hunziker, Richard Fitz- patrick, Kurt Schlagel, Kevin Peterson, Scott Forland, Jennifer Desor- mey, Linda Hedblad, Janine Kwitchak, Gretchen Nelson, Christine Frentz, Shelley Westman. Fourth Row: Mr. Johnson, Frederick Johnson, Mark Trease, Richard Kollar, Mark Ostrom, Gordon Kocur, William Hill, Debra Svensk, Robin Rav, Cynthia Rak, Sandra Hoskins, Barbara VanPil- sum, Jennifer Hadtrath, Susan Buttweiler. Y its-1 i 3 . V!! Y 7 ' 5 J ' ' I W be buff, , I l I I t .w,.g, VARSITY CHOIR-Front Row: Rosemarie Hans, Renee Nelson, Lori Jack- son, Nancy Aasen, Amy Rockwell, Beth Micknowski, Sheila Smith, Rena Breeding, Barb Jurek, Betsey Rooney, Lois Mild, Kathy Gumingo, Wendy Hansen, Shelley Westman, Sherri Abrahamson, Kim Larson, Second Row: Jennifer Jensen, Carolyn Scartozzi, Linda Knoll, Joanna Hiemi, DeeAnn Norlander, Sue Deoew, Linda Halverson, Theresa Buster, Sue Rajala, Catie Hudrlik, Carolyn Rozmark, Peggy Warns, Linda Hedblad, Ann Hinrichs, Ann Lahti, Julie Skone, Sue Hadtrath. Third Row: John Fitzpatrick, Steve Chi, Bob Goehring, Brett Bizal, Fritz Johnson, Rick Kollar, Ed Driege, Mark Lattin, Jon Polzin, David Erickson, William Rue, Keith Lidberg, Tom Hokanson.

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HiteSwingers Swing To Success 'J -qyigpfr I First Row- Teri Elberg, Amy Rockwell, Catherine Braun, Julie Pfaff, Michelle Swarmer, Sue Buttweiler. Second Row- Sean Cline, Rich Gartmann, Mark Trease, Bill Hill, Mike Biesemeier, Rick Kollar This year, the Swing Choir has chosen the name Hite- Swingers to represent them. The HiteSwingers consist of six guys and seven gals Cone of which is the accompan- iestj, who work hard at learning songs and dances to perform at various community functions. Practices are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m., however, many evening practices were held close to per- formance dates. The first public performance given by the HiteSwingers was at the Columbia Heights Public Library's 50th anni- versary celebration on December 3rd. Another perforV eesx mance was given at the library on December 13th for a ff W Q Senior Citizen's Christmas program. ' The Christmas season was an especially active time for the HiteSwingers. Besides the program at the library, the group made various appearances at other Senior Citi- g zen's functions. An invitation to perform at the Leon's - Supper Club for the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Luncheon on December 20th was also accepted and was well received. Adding to the busy year was a performance for the Lion's Club on February 5th, an invitational presentation at the Columbia Heights town meeting on March 3rd, and participation in the Swing Choir contest on March 27th. To wrap up the active and exciting year, the members held their own concert at the school on March 12th and were featured in the Pops Concert on May lst. Many thanks Ago out the Lion's Club for their sponsor- Having fun before a performance ship.

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Hylandaires-Rirst Row: Mary Kay Magee, Robin Zahn, Lynn Torkildson, Mary Rodgers, Karla Gutenkauf, Janine Hanson, Melinda Palkowski, Mary Szaflarski, Lisa Smith, Kimberly Kowalski, Lynn Caproon, Julie LaPlant, Sue Anderson, Beth Merry. Second Row: Mr. Johnson, Julie Demars, Sherry Thoreson, Sheila Sjelstad, Ronda Zemba, Shirley Wahl, Bridget Graves, Jill Baker, Mary Anderson, Bonnie Wold, Debbie Dor- Mr. Johnson helps students learn a new song. Michelle and other choir members work hard to learn the beat. lui . un 1 n. smmmwmm:sm5mmx KKK!!! k x ,f umsgaard, Janer Thompson, Bonnie Raymond, Jennifer Holter, Erickson, Carol Schultz, Judy Thompson. Third Row: Laurie Laliberte, Wendy Geiger, Julie Tacyshyn, Brenda Rasmussen, Ann Ludin, Cindy Anderson, Kathy Maerski, Dana Dupay, Mary Hall, Patty Rajala, Marti Slater, Letha Luttrell, Nancy Kerr, Michele Kocan, Sheila Shull, Lisa Salvi, Chearly Young, Ronda Hennen, Linda Sprang. LQ X am- Choir members work hard on their music. This year our choir had an extremely busy sea- son. During the annual Christmas concerts all the choirs and bands worked together harmoniously to create an outstanding array of music and voices. Concert choir also tried something differ- ent this yearg they did some of their selections for their Christmas Concert in four different lan- guages. The choir contest festivals were held at Osseo Senior High School on April 19th and May lst. The solo ensemble contest was held on March 27th at Minneapolis Roosevelt. Another special event held during the school year was the choir exchange program. This took place in the spring of the year. This gives the choirs a chance ot display their individual talents. The spring Pop concert was also a big event this year, featuring another chance to display their talents.