Del Campo High School - Decamhian Yearbook (Fair Oaks, CA)

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, ,-5? K X 4 ij, i Gi.K.x:,: ...K 1 ,, , ff Exim we 'Y wr P., 1 wi ts W3 ,QE Y if Q, -: is w e ' . ' RX ms ., - f f 5 ...W w e Q .. .,,.:3Fi.o,, ,Q f ta V 7 M45 't axi-st ' .f-.i,:,2.,.,.l, ..:. i .L 1: Q: ' s ' tt 1 tzfk 17 if K ' ' ' 'fs ii 4 is ggszqf 3? vig Q ef ? 3 'Q 5 Y i 5 l 'Mx 6 X X, x I f V xg J l The high spirits of this year's Del Campo Jazz Choir helped to keep the music department alive. The choir required more organization and practice because they were the largest Jazz Choir in the district this year. The extra work didn't matter though, each member's devotion to music made the task easier as well as inspiring others to develop their own musical talents. With the aid of Paul Merriam, choir director, the Jazz Choir assumed an air of professionalism. The professionalism was a result of the selection process for new choir members, They auditioned among Stlf ' f Competition y for positions. After becoming a member. they found the hard work, frantic costume making and hours of rehearsel all necessary for putting on an exciting program. The Jazz Choir performed at festivals and concerts with the accompaniment of their own instrumentalists Gus Johnson, Vernon Jimmerson. Gordon Hunt and Debbie Decker. .Because of their fine reputation, the Jazz Choir went on tour to Southern California in May. Jazz Choir members: Jessica Ainsworth, Dana Asher. Myrna Blackburn, Sherrie Bosworth, Vicki Brick, Janet Caron, Carole Cole, Cindy Dains, Debbie Decker. Chris Fako, Jeff Hammond, Gordon Hunt, Vernon Jimmerson, Elizabeth Johnson, Gus Johnson, Laura LaFranchi. Lesley Landin, Ken Lehn, Dan McFeeley, Dave McKee, Kevin McLemore, Rick Preston, Dee Robbins, Tod Spitts, Carrie Stannard, Mark Thompson, Chuck Wooke Jazz Choir performing at concerts 11 l, l2l, and l3l, 103

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4 , The exciting rhythm in the music of Hank Levy, Pete Jackson and Sammy Nestico lured many to the Del Campo Jazz Ensemble's concerts. The explosive and Vibrant Sounds were the product of long hours of practice by all members. Special mention must be made of the soloists, Richard Reed on the alto and soprano saxaphone, Jeff Riggs and Geoffery Savalin on the trumpet, Ken Lehn on the trombone and Mark Thompson, Tom Whinnery and Michael Barker in the rhythm section, all of whose outstanding abilities have continued the fine reputation of Del Campo's music program. The Jazz Ensemble participated in many festivials through out the state as well as performing here at school. To make it possible to attend these festivals, the Jazz Ensemble sponsored the annual adult dance which was held on January 31. Jazz Schedule Oct. 30 Jazz Concert Nov. 22 Sonoma Jazz Festival Dec. 11 Christmas Concert Jan. 31 Annual Adult Dance March 27 Reno Jazz Festival April 24 CM EA 102 xv gil E .,. , P. Ei - 1 f 5 5 22 as 1 Richard Reed channels all of his energy into his music lil. Demonstrating their talent in the trombone section are Brett Peterson, Ken Lehn, Dave McKee and Cliff Kemper 121. Jazz Ensemble expresses themselves at t-he Christmas Concert l4l. Jazz Ensemble members: Don Aasland, Candie Arnold, Michael Barker, Rick Bevan, Mike Decio, Steve Hicks, Cliff Kemper, Laura LaFranchi, Ken Lehn, Mary McCormick, Dave McKee, Brett Peterson, Richard Reed, Jeff Riggs, Jeri Rosenthal, Geoffery Savalin, Ron Talcott, Mark Thompson, Tom Whinnery, Dan Williams.

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Dedication. practice and team work of the Del Campo marching and Concert Band led to the creative sound enjoyed by audiences at football games and at concerts. In an exciting half-time performance at American River College. the Marching Band displayed its talent in a salute to our nations Bicentennial. The patriotic music provided an appropriate background for Community School Director, Jim Ackerman's, special narration on our countries heritage. The enthusiasm of the Marching Band Sparked Sch l spirit. The band was restrained by Larry Gilliland in the stands and drum major Ken Lehn on the field. Marching Band members: Don Aasland, Gail Allen, Jayna Anderson. Candie Arnold, Lauri Asbury, Charlene Aubert, Mark Beard, Charles Benson, Rhonda Bevan, Rick Bevan, Lisa Brekke, Carl Bronson, Erik Brown. Barbara Bryson. Julie Burns, Diane Bush, Ann Buttacavoli, Debbie Calderon, Janet Caron, Beth Cuevas, Elaine Davis, Mike Decio, Terri Diamond, Yvonne Dolner, Cynthia Douglas, Ed Douma, Karen Dwire. Michelle Eckert, Mary Edwards, Debbie Fuller, Judy Fuller, Mark Hammond, Cindy Hooper, Jenny Howard, Cynthia Hozack, Jim Jacobsen, Gordon Hunt, Debbie Jenkins, Vickie Jimenez, Kim Johns, Bryce Johnson, Grant Johnson, Gus Johnson, Claire Kemper, Cliff Kemper, Tod Kemper, Kim Kvick, Laura LaFranchi, Ken Lehn, Kevin McLemore, Dave McKee, Cynthia Meddars, Michaelis. Ricky Mitchell, Michael Myron, Blaine Nickens. Carl Nicklos, Dan Ochipinti, David Peek, Gary Pilkington, Rene Poulin, Larry Rast, Carl Reed. Richard Reed, Jiff Riggs, Jeri Rosenthal, Geoffrey Savalin. Susan Schaeffer, Leuwette Sivard. Janice Spitzer, David Sptizer, Flo Smith, Lenore Smith, Russ Smith, Leslie Squires, Ron Talcott, Cynthia Thompson, Mark Thompson, George Twaddell, Tevis Underwood, David Virga, Lisa Vivian, Tim Werth, Randy Wheeler, Glenn Ziese 104