El Toro High School - Amanecer Yearbook (Lake Forest, CA)

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CHAMBER CHOIR PERFORMS OFTEN Chamber Choir, directed by Mr. Jerry Rouse, was the highlight of quite a few musical performances this year. These talented students were chosen out of many hopefuls to be a part of this group, the most distinguished choir group on campus. To kick off the year they performed eight concerts for the Laguna Hills Leisure World. Following were the Villa Valencia. El Toro High School, and Palm Springs Aeriel Tramway concerts in December. The entire month of March was devoted to the musical. “West Side Story. In April the Chamber choir had their big concert, where the new members were announc- ed and the alumni sang Beautiful Ci- ty. Also in April they performed again for Leisure World. In May they attended and performed in the annual Anaheim Convention Center show with all the other schools from the Saddleback Valley. During the year they also per- formed many shows for the junior high and elementary schools. The group was noted for its superb mixing of choreography with fine sing- ing. The choreography was done by the group itself, with the help of Rouse and Mrs. Karen Legome. Returning members were B. J. Walsh, Ron Soren- son. Kristine Eachus, Camilla Formica. Christine Fisher. Rande Crissinger. Fred Knight and Joe Toussant. I. Chamber Choir Top Row: Kristine Eachus. Bob Valdes. Ken Moody. Rande Crissinger and Bill Berger. Second Row: Fred Knight, Pat Vierheilg. Cheri Molendyk, Angel Caban. Christine Fisher. Camilla Formica, and Mrs. Legome. Third Row: Ron Sorensen, Nick Pokryska. Jeanette Roehricht, Dena Ming. B. J. Walsh and Debbie Crespo. Front Row: Craig Prickett. Michelle Hird. Daphne Rigsby, Cindy Gurley and Joe Toussant. 2. Jenny Roehricht. rehearses a song for the upcoming Leisure World concert. 3. Debbie Crespo. Christine Fisher and Michelle Hird practice mixing choreography with the music. 4. Fred Knight and Debbie Crespo prepare themselves for the annual Christmas assembly, starring the Chamber Choir. 5. The entire Chamber Choir performs for fellow students in Charger Hall. Clubs 67

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MARCHING BAND DISPLAYS EXCELLENCE The El Toro High School Marching Band was directed by Ms. Pat Rainer and showed excellence in every performance. They won first place in the first parade, which was Garden Grove. Following in October was the Artesia and Lester Oaks Band Reviews. Also during October was the La Mirada Field Show and Tournament in which the band won sweepstakes. In November, they par- ticipated in the Mission Viejo Band Review. They had many other shows, reviews, and tournaments, in which they won many awards in during the course of the year. The Band performed regularly at home game half time shows with the Drill Team and Pageantry. They also played at many varsi- ty events. I. Marching Band — Top Row: Mike Roatabaugh, Brian Neilson, Rich Vandewater. Ed Crew. John Hyte, Steve Thomas. Gary Berger, Bill Shcrcr, Todd Reinhardt. Ben Field. John McAuley. Robert Penick. John Holt. Jeff Shippley. Jeff Johnson and Matt Close. Second Row: Jen- nifer Watson. Jennifer Walsh. Mimi Verdier, Lynn Kulikowski, Vince Nieblas, Mildred Montebello. Diana Wolf. Tabby Hird, MaryAnn Dyal. Pam Sawyer. Kim Cravottas. Domenica Rodriguez. Michelle Burkett. Shannon Spellacy and Stephanie Frank. Third Row: Brad Josephs. Glenn White. Gary Schaffer. Erik Larson. Kim Franko, Larry Thomas. Katie O'Donnell. David Rccht. Craig Devine. Robert Ferguson. Natalie Fisher. Tim Demming. Rick Weston. Christie Guerra, Ronnie Stahl and Mike Szekley. Fourth Row: Eric Bayard. Tom Dailey. Roger Berger. Sheila Usher. Eric Anderson, Heather Saxby. Suzanne Wilson. Tom Osborn. Kitty Bluhm. Kris Lindholm, Rolland Javier. Pam Gray. Peyton Grover. Richard O'Brien, Barry Carlton and Mary Sullivan. Fifth Row: Jim Johnson, Kendall West. Amy Luccer. Camille Lewison, Liz Rodriguez, Kris Hess. Shelly Burkett. Veronica Dougherty, Michelle Pennick, Lee White, Allison McLaughlin. Tim Ditty. Michelle Houton, Mrs. Pat Rainer and Richard Watson. Bottom Row: Steve Ditty. Alan Grotsky, Tom Yarr- ington. Greg King, Barb Konyndykc. Kim Boydstun, Rochelle Clauson. April Wilhelm. Charles Nieblas, Don White. Mike Hayes. Pete Perez. Joanne Wenlock and Jennifer Fisher. 2. Trombonist Robert Penick stands at attention while waiting for drum major Rick Watson to give the signal to begin the pre-game show. 3. Drummer Leigh White relaxes and enjoys an away game. 4. Drum major Jim Johnson accepts an award to represent the Marching Band in parade com- petition. 5. Saxaphonist Gary Berger stands at attention at the judges corner of the parade. 66 Clubs

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CHARGETTES ATTEND VARIOUS EVENTS The Chargette Drill Team, advised by Ms. Sue Haren, started the year off by going to camp at the University of California at Santa Barbara for a week in August. Following that came the Garden Grove Parade, in which they placed first, the Artesia Band Review, in which they received third, the La Mirada Field Show, and the Lester Oaks Band Review. In December, they held their annual Ice Cream Social and went to Disneyland, as in the past. Also in December, they competed in the South Gate Christmas Parade. Early in 1982, the Chargettes competed at San Jose and held the Mother-Daughter Tea. Also during the year, they held their annual banquet. 1 — Drill Team: Top row: Erin Westerman. Stacy Arthur. Christiana Jenny. Trishia Candler. Shannon McCleary, Beth Doty. Diana McConnachie, Tammy Kaminski. Laura Gallatin. Maria Lopez, Lis Oakden. and Kirsta Tierney. Second row: Laurie Brooks. Stephanie Wagner. Kelly Morgan. Chris Pacquin, Tandi Giacomi, Terri Hagstrom, Tiffany Booth. Laura Lappin, Kari West, Cheri Auble. Jill Morrow, and Stephanie Mayer. Third row: Kim Russel, Kelli Reed. Carol Bales, Gina Setting. Laura Rohr. Laura Lahage, Devvie Plagyi, Kim Reynolds, Cindy Eubanks, Natalie Potts. Robin Murray, Lori Killeen, and Karen Stucky. Fourth row: Stephanie Carlin, Teresa Eubanks. Mi Kim. Toya Yassai. Rosemarie Mergler, Renee Childers. Debbie Smith. Lynnette Starks. Debbie Baker. Tera Thom, Cheri Toomy, and Kim Willis. Front row: Lisa Henry, Wendy Van Ausdal, Mitzi Goldstein. Davine Abbott. First Lieutenant. Captain Vicki Esquivel. Co Captain Glenna Henry, First Lieutenant Michelle McAdams. Amy Lawton, Jackie Camacho, and Angcline Rijken. 2 — Chargettes perform at the Lester Oaks Band Review, along with the El Toro Flag and Banner and Marching Band. 3 — Drill Team's Kari West displays fine form in the Lester Oaks Band Review Parade, in which they took second place. 4 — Charget- tes practice to the song. 8uper Freak at a school pep assembly. 5 — Ms. Sue Haren's Drill Team member Maria Lopez performs at a pep rally in the gym to the music of Super Freak . 68 Clubs