Eldorado High School - El Aguila Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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The choral Department enjoyed the status as one of the largest and most prestigious in school music. Eldorado students had tremendous opportunities to learn vocal music. lf being part of a large group was a priority, a student could enroll in mixed chorus or concert choir. Concert choir required an audition, but mixed chorus maintained an open admission. ln April, the choirs attended the Spring Festival. Eldorado also had the Treble Chorus and Treble Ensemble for girls. These groups, along with other choruses, raised money through the sale of calendars and, during Christmas. sausage and cheese. Both girls choirs attended the District Seven Festival in the spring. For those dedicated to voice, Eldorado offered Gold Rush, the award winning swing choir. This opportunity, opened only to sophomores, juniors and seniors. incorporated lively music with upbeat choreography. Gold Rush participated in Solo and Ensemble Festival and the Spring Choir Festival. This year, they were asked to perform at the Governor's Award Banquet. ln addition, they performed at nursing homes during the holiday season. Each member of a chorus could compete for a place in the All-State Music Clinic on January I0 thru I2 at the University of New Mexico. Consequently. the Eldorado Choral Department integrated the talent of individuals and presented it in harmony. horuses Satisfied Eldorado's Re choir ment for Excellence The members of Gold Rush were: Tracy Andrews, Megan Anthony, Diana Barott, Chandra Bennett. Larry Brown, Dorothy Buell. Teri Burch, Bob Dennis. Julie Dir. Ken Dunfee. Monique Fine, Joe Ger- man. Chris Graham, Micheal Har- court. Johnathan Hoover, Kristi Jones, Eric Clammer. Kevin Knighton, Kelly Long. Margaret Martinez. Lori Parker. Scott Pascale. Larisa Pedroncelli, James Pickens. Rusty Ray. Hall Richardson, Kelly Sanchez. Rod Shampine, Scott Smiset. Scott Thompson, Shelle Van Etten. Heidi Wenger! and Jim Wil- liams. 'f at 240

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AGL iii May the Flags Forever Fl The excitement rose as the music began. One-two . . . One-two . . . always in step with the beat, the Eldorado flag corp provided visual entertainment for the specta- tors. In perfect synchronization, its members twirled, tossed and caught in various formations. Flag corp re- quired stamina, dedication and a positive attitude in all of its members. But as they began performing, they found the hard work was well worth it. I have found that despite the hard work, flags has been the most fun I have had, Chris Meyer, the captain, stated. Actually, the flag corp had two separate seasons.. Dur- ing marching season, the corp performed at football games and competed in statewide competition. The win- tergaurd formed later in the year. At this time, the group learned one routine to a mixture of pop and rock music. This show was performed at assemblies. Thus, the flag corp entertained throughout the year. lt was a vital complement to the marching band and a cre- ative performing group. The Guard Members were: Liz Brodsky, Barbara DaSiIva, Debbie DaSiIva. Mindy Duncan, Diane - Fulcher, Fran Gottlieb, Margot Head, Jessica Inuin. Tiffany Keeling, Angie Lilley. Chris Meyer. Sonja Moore. Li- chele Peete. Lisa Reardon, Judy Shu- mann, Joetta Stillwell, Kari Struve, Darla Tresise and Chris Verkin. 239

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The members of Mixed Chorus were: Lynda Craig, Tracy Eckert, Pam Gallegos, Traci Goff. Mary lntogna. Kristin Michels, Sonia Moore, Jodee Ortega, Diane Pearce. Jodi Prado. Lisa Reinke, Lisa Ricci. Debbie Velasquez. Keila White and Michele Yeaman. i l UCKNETQ mbers ofthe Concert Chorus were Tracy Andrews, Sade Baron, Sherrie Bell, Chandra Bennett, Kendra Bubp, Buell Robert Carpenter James Cates Jana Cranfill, Darren Divine, Joe German, Edie Hamilton, Laryl Cindy Hoppman Holly Hostetler Laura lmmel. Tara King, Eric Klammer, Shari Lawrence, Kelly Long, Jeff Margaret Martinez Fay McCarty Matt Miles, Margo Mitchele, Anke Miiller-Folger, Erin Nicolls. Jennifer Lon Parker Russ Parker Scott Pascale Jaco Pastorius. Larisa Pedroncelli, Tammy Robinson, Mark Romero. Sars Marka Stephens Scott Thompson Shelle Van Etten. Julie Verdeia, Craig Wall, Debora Williams, Jim 24I