Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Keeping in step Practice, sacrifice, and hard work. Ask any member what it means to be in the band, and these words are sure to pop up. Every August before school starts, the band is already hard at work. Several evenings are spent perfecting pre-game and halftime routines for the first home football game. During the first two months of school, a majority of the band hours are spent marching up and down the field learning new routines and formations. Sometimes part of a lunch hour must be sacrificed in order to reach perfection. After the football season, marching music is put aside and the group becomes a concert band. It takes hard, daily practice in order to prepare for the Christmas, winter and spring concerts. Contest numbers must also be practiced in preparation for America for the N1SBOVA contest in March. Marching at football games, playing in concert band, and attending contests are all requirements of band class. There are extra activities besides these which members can participate. Selling popcorn, cheese and sausage gives members a chance to earn a free T-shirt and raise money for the band. Some students play in the jazz band and attend early morning practices. Others choose to join the football or basketball pep bands in order to support the team. At the end of June, band members practice evenings to march in the Fourth of July parade. Being a member of the band is hard work, but it has its rewards, such as attaining a letter by earning points for participation. Furthermore, at the end of the school year, the entire band is rewarded for their efforts with a trip to Great America. It ' s a class act Band — back row: David Moore, Ted Nicoloff, Keith Mitchell, JoAnn Hodor, Nels Johnson, Rob- ert King, Mark Maze, Kurt Downing, Doug Herd, John Wasko, Tom Schmidt, sixth row: Rick Fuoss, Allen Setmayer, Victor Hernandez, Holly Golden, Denise Fratter, Terry Johnson, Mike Lively, Brian Ryckman, Victoria Joseph, Chris Gonzalez, Jenni- fer Berdine, Jody Concialdi. fifth row: Mr. Noel Cross, director, Tammy Pfeiffer, Mary Mills, Cheryl Sims, Tony Stinnett, Daryl Keith, Sharon Poi, Dave Demeter, Chris Artim, Dan Burbridge, Charlie Hoffman, Mr. Robert Sohn, asst, director fourth row: James Kisfalusi, Linda Stewart, Mark Barenie, Gordon Moore, Sue Mirda, Jennifer Pra- muk, Cheryl Tucker, Deneen Johnson, Renee Blair, Jane Brack, Rob Marvel, third row: Paul Zapinski, Tom Walters, Tina Nelson, Sharon Kapitan, Su- zanne Lopp, Mary Johnson, Mark Timm, Cheryl Lacy, Stacey Kellner, Sue Adams, Michelle Rafa. second row: Dave Brown, Lynette Zaicow, Deanna Carlson, Missy Hall, Kim’ Wasserman, Cynthia Fuoss, Karen Baker, Marian Buchko, Cathy Roach, Lisa Misner. front row: Ken Puent, asst, drum ma- jor, Kim Miller, Leigh Rockhill, Treva Swanson, Gene Corle, sec y, Diane Rafa, pres., Doug Schla- gel, vice pres., Patty Dash, Sherri Hanrath, Kellee Steele, drum major. 29

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Jazz Band — back row: Terry Johnson, Paul Za- pinski, Mike Lively, Tony Stinnett, David Moore, Allen Stemayer. third row: Doug Schlagel, Ken Puent, Rob Marvel, Chris Artim, Dave Demeter, Chris Gonzalez, Charlie Hoffman, second row: Keith Mitchell, JoAnn Hobor, Nels Johnson, Rob- ert King, Doug Herd, Karen Baker, Treva Swanson, Victoria Joseph, front row: Linda Stewart, Mark Barenie, Diane Rafa, Sharon Poi, Tom Walters, Mi- chelle Rafa, Daryl Keith. 28

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Photography staff — back row: Mike Csmereka, Jim Seaman, Rob Bereolos, Gary Lindsay, front row: Bill Wirth, Beth Galambos, Bill White, chief. Coordination, dedication. From proof-reading to selecting pictures with senior Dan Penwitt, layout editor; senior Sonja Balac, editor; finds that being the boss is more than a title. Reflector staff — back row: Mileva Gligic, Dan Penwitt, Chris Cook, Rick Bereolos. middle row: Anne Rubacha, Lisa Huddlestun, Denise Marren. front row: Mike Perotti, Jela Trivunovic, Sue Adams, Cheryl Britton. 30