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

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The Strings Have It The Green Mountain Symphonic Orchestra increased in number this year. They now have eighteeen mem- bers, and are looking forward to an even larger membership next year. The orchestra is made up of nu- merous different types of string in- struments, including violins, violas, and cellos. The group plays a wide variety of classical music, composed by several different classical musicians. The group also spends a great deal of time improving their technique and Sue O'Connor prepares to practice a piece. sight reading skills. The musicians are involved in Symphonic Orchestra because they enjoy being in music. The group meets every day, plus each member is required to practice on their own time. Each member is responsible for learning their own parts, so that the entire group will sound perfect dur- ing their performances. Symphonic Orchestra takes a lot of time and effort, and the members are extremely dedicated as is their director, Mr. Rex Nelson. Symphonic Orchestra: Korena Kulka, Amy Ringland, Corin Maritn, Tyler Summerville, Jim Boyd, Lee Wite, J.D. Peery, Karoline Quinkert, Ramona, Rex Nelson, Lee Strodman, Melondie Schiebout, Lisa Gilson, Karen, Anne Clarke, Christine Gerhart, Caroline Urquart, Keira Kazmerski, Sue O'Con- HOT 4 . eg, ,..' ggi 'Af nf Y f ' fix! f,f , H, , H' af, 'fW1f.w,:ff:g. n, K -rm QV? a t. f tiff mf, ,,M ' Symphonic Orchestra - 105

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W 9 rv Electric Connection If you were to walk into the vocal music room and see rows of girls doing stretching exercises as if they were about to run a marathon, then you should know that you have just walked into a Girls Choir practice, otherwise known as the Electric Connection . Director Rex Nelson puts a lot of emphasis on relaxation Cwith correct posturej while sing- ing. These girls sing a variety of songs. Before they begin singing, he has them sit up straight and think of balloons or happy thoughts so they can reach the higher notes. Jane , ,.,,, ,,,. l Weber. Bree Batey, Timi Wilbur, Lora Plank, Michelle Rase Barb Peterson Allison Studt Rex Nelson Debbie Goodright, Mitzi Fink, Terri Daniels Leah Strodman Jamie Snodgrass 2nd Row Annette Gates, Martha Hyman, Christy De Shazo Krista Carpenter Adrrane Rivers Corma Kuka Debbie

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K GM Pep Band This year's pep band, headed by Julie March, played at the winter events. fThis was done because marching band played at the fall events.J Pep band played at pep rallies, but mainly played at the girls' and boys' basketball games. The band was split into two units. Half of the band played at the girls' games and the other half played at the boys'. This was so the band members could rotate between games. The mem- bers of pep band were all volunteers, but they all received points toward let- ters. Pep band wasn't an organized club, but they were an organized group of people. They proved this by everyone attending the games they were responsi- ble for. At first glance, pep band looks like a condensed version of marching band. For the most part, they're right. Several of the pep band members were also members of marching band. The music played by pep band was a combination of music from marching band and out- side selections. All in all, pep band proved to be a great asset to the enthu- siasm experienced at the winter events. at r- . Julie March leads the pep band at a basketball game. A fl. ' A - D The pep band drummers prepare for the game. Pep band cheers on the Rams in their own way. Concenlrating on the game and the music at the same time. iff .J a 106 - Pep Band K 1 i af v jr, 'Q at 'J dv T -H t i . ..q'-gg., Tam.-....i- 422.1 S ft it -I-ffl