Green Mountain High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Lakewood, CO)

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S it iss 5 i. st V X The members ofShadows were: ALTOS: He- len Cozzens, Regina Loewin, Laurie Mur- phey, Debbie Schaffer, Katie True, Krissy Wyeoff SOPRANOS: Linda Akey, Suzsann Higanbothm, Shelbe Lynn Hiller, Denise Lands, Karen Walker. BARRITONES: Ricky Gray, AJ Charest. TENORS: Mike Amstein, Russ Elliot, Eric Gilbertson, Doug Kasel, Scott McMullen. BASSES: Gary An- derson, Chuck DeBroder, Jeff Leinaweaver, Mike Lenway, Mike Roose. ACCOMPA Nl- MENT: Carin Clarke - piano, Doug Rollowitz - drums, Kevin Warner - bass guitar. :ite AW Blending oices When we talk about excellence these days, and we often do, we ought to be talking about The Shadows of the Mountain, Shadows for short, the group which was the very first group at Green Mountain to really achieve the first level of perfection. Shadows retains its excellence to this day, it is still the group that is composed of only the best singers at GM who gain admission through an exhaustive audition process. Getting there is only half of the story. When a student does become a member of Shadows, he or she can expect to be every day in a strenuous rehearsal and at least 60 days a year performing in public. No group represents Green Mountain High school so often in public as does Shadows. To be a member of Shadows provides another kindhof experience, a member of Shadows frequently finds himself or herself in unusual circumstances. One member, Krissy Wycoff, mentioned a unique time she could remember when they performed two concerts on the same day, one at an old folks home, and one at a day care center. She said she was really struck by the weird juxtaposition, Krissy commented further about performing for children from which she took a special pleasure. The group often performs for younger children which constitute one of their favorite audiences. The group has many other kinds of performances, but one, especially, sticks out from the rest when the Shadows journeys annually to the C.U. Madrigal Festival, an event at which they get to show their stuff and compare themselves to the finest college groups in this area. In all, the variety of experience, the quantity of appearances, and the quality of performance combine to make being in Shadows one of the very special high school experiences. Ricky Gray and Russ Elliot sing to their partners as they fly by. Katie True and Legina Loewin dangle their feet far above the music room floor. Mike Amstein balances in stork-like fashion. ft U Z AW4?'fW559'W.i ' i A , if

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Russ Elliot and Helen Cozzens look pensive as Gary Anderson bends to fit into the picture. Ricky Gray receives help on parts from his teacher, Mr. v Meininger. 2 'vt an J' 1734.1 -v , 4... Q . mx f, ,ti . 5 N-., K , Vkhk Vilk V M eir- ---1' uri--...g rss X. W' 5 telfs pk ,swsgl Katie True, Gary Anderson, Krissy Wykoff, Mike Amstein, Scott McMullen, Suzsunn Higanbothm, Shelby Hiller, and Debbie Schafer pretend to concentrate on the music. Mr. Steve Meininger leads Shadows in 96 - Shadows concert.

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Wind Ensemble stands for their introduction. Mr. limes directs the band to a perfect performance. The band ends their outstanding concert uffing Positively Wind Ensemble is a top instrumental group here at Green Mountain. Its forty members met to rehearse every day during third period and spent many hours of hard work on their music. All of the members of Wind Ensemble had to audition at the end of last year. Auditions consisted of scales, sight-reading and playing a prepared piece. All of the people in Wind Ensemble were sophomores, juniors, and seniors, consequently there were no freshmen included. This group performed several concerts at Green Mountain throughout the year. They also alternated going on tour every other year with Spectrum. Wind Ensemble traditionally finished off the year by playing at graduation. The group is directed by Wayne Iiams, and this is his first year working here at G.M. 98 - Wind Ensemble The members of Wind Ensemble included FL U TES: Stacy Beagle, Sheryl Bostwick, Stormy Burdge, Janeth Leaman, Mary Maass, Jenny Malone, Cindy Smith, Molly Vickery, CLARINETS: Mark Bradford, Stacy Cole, Sheri Hess, Sharon Roehm, Toby Rockley, Mitch Smith, Patty Howell. Debbie Irwin, Susie Beagle, Bev Harper, Stephanie Dye, Rich Vigil, Barbara Groves, OBOES: Laura Lehman, AL T0 SAX: Tim Fisher, Karen Hobbs. TENOR SAX: Linda Betterly, Laura Kimberlin. BARI SAX: Christin Jeanette. TR UMPE TS: Jeff Fowler, Suzanne Higinbotham, Eric Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Da ve Grier, .lill Taylor, Mark Schroeder. FRENCH HOR NS: Sandi Bostwick, Holly Hall, Jenny Perch, Vickie Salwerowitz. TROMBONES: Gann Karsten, Leslie Radecki, Joe Schonbok, Chase Gilbert. BARITONES: Mike Merscltel, Lamont George. TUBAS: Wayne Felix, Don Wood. PER- CUSSION: Andy Geist, Jill Radecki, Robbie Stephens, Jenny Waddell, Mike Steckley.