Holt High School - Rampages Yearbook (Holt, MI)

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hting a song and learning the correct notes were not exactly easy. Choir was not the class for a student who r wanted to slough off. Many long hours were spent working on ' miM.jiong — especially when the spring musical rolled around. Jroup poured their hearts into both a fall a nd a spring ' Bdncert, plus a successful rendition of the musical, Oliver . Juniors Kim Wendt and Connie Corser agreed that the spring ' -i rf was the high point of the year. I believe everyone §d together for a great performance, said Wendt. f Of course, not even teacher Mr. Ron Allen worked his class all the time. Sophomore Sandy Fowler, remembering his cute little is and jokes said, Mr. Allen does a great job. He ' s very §ed and we love him lots. Director Allen has plans for next year. I hope the choir grows 8»n e and also has more enthusiasm. This is true of the whole Wl, we need to work together. he said. I. INTRODUl TIONS are in order. Bruce Schartzer proudly introduces the next song. 3. SHHHl The choir livens up their version of They ' re Playing My Song . 3. SPIN YOUR PARTNER! Members of the choir sing and dance their way into the hearts of the audience at the spring concert.

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A COMMAND PERFORMANCE Off to a slow start, the Holt High School Concert Band was ready for the District 8 Festival after weeks of practice. Playing and waiting over an hour, the band was awarded a J rating. Mr. Winters said, This years band had some gifted performers, but I thinl we could have worked a little harder. All in all the band season was a good one, and a lot of people are looking forward to next year. In Solo and Ensemble, senior Tom Heller (clarinet), junior Carol Dombroske (saxaphone) and junior Kim Hill (piano), all received Is at both the District and State competitions. This years band performances included the Christmas, Pop, Lions, and Spring Concerts. They also played at the District Festival, commencement, along with some assemblies. Despite the cut-back on pep assemblies the Holt Pep Band managed to keep the crowds spirits up. Led by Drum Major, senior Jenny Scott, it also played at Holt ' s Friday night basketball games. Drummer junior David Schafer said, really enjoyed playing the drums, it was good experience for me. Band Director, Mr. Winters also played the trombone for the pep band, bringing back some old memories. 1 . GIVING IT HIS ALL Chuck Goodrich is determined to get the crowd going. 2. PURE TALENT First chair clarinet Tom Heller demonstrates his excellence before the Lions Concert crowd, i. DETERMINED are Brenda Reed and Carol Kirkeeng to perfect Prelude by J.S. Bach. 4. CONCENTRATING on West Side Story is the first and second Cornet section. 5. I, J, S, 4 . . The pep band performs at Holt ' s Homecoming game against Waverly. 6. STANDING NERVOUSL Y playing her first-rated composition is Carol Dombroske, first chair saxaphone.