James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Q u ox A - 8 It { c. ’ hsemble Is zu ct tXA 0 The Choral Ensemble was a choir formed by a group of specially selected singers. These talented singers were priviledged to perform through the city and county of San Diego. During the holiday season, they • were 'nv'ted to sing to the committees and commis- ■ sions of San Diego hosted by Mayor Maureen O'Connor. They also participated in a concert at the Point Loma College and many more exciting festivals throughout the city. oU.a-1 oing Places Qjfo+JL Ju-ixcM tfc About half the members of the Ensemble had pre- vious choir experience. Perhaps that was the reason why their singing was so much appreciated by the student body at Madison. After one of the concerts, Thao Nguyen, a sophomore, confided, I had ex- pected to be bored but I've really enjoyed listening to them sing. Another reason for their success might have been Mrs. Shirley, the choir director. She pushed them hard, but in the end the result was worth it. I have great hopes and aspirations for this choir as we grow and mature. It has been a great year and I look for- ward to an even better one next year, said Mrs. Shirley. Front row: Joe Aspaas, Stephen Puppe, Michael Ibarra. Second row: Shannon Rice. Kristen Copeland. Natalie Marmon. Lesley Winders, Angucnetta Williams. Debbie Ashby, Cynthia Walsh, Mrs. Shirley. Third row: JoAnn Helkenn, Melissa Park, Nancy Pope, Rhoanna Poole. Maria Tartaglia, Orris Stuckey. Lori Smith. Mike Beach. Todd Budd. Jason Booth. Back row: Glenn Cruz, Brad Endicott. Frank Moore. 7 Junior. Kristen Copeland tries to charm the whole world with her voice. ’It was nice meeting you.” says Mrs. Shirley to Mayor Maureen O'Connor, who s met at a Christmas party. . Jb D C )(0AA' c 118 Choral Ensemble

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c. rydfifiUfSB triving for that perfect pitch is sophomore. Gilbert Ramirez. eating the drums to a powerful rhythm is sophomore. Dwaine Carlson. Working For That Perfect Note During the second semester the same individuals that performed as the Madison Marching Band transform into the Jazz and Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band. Even with the loss of the beloved Dean Hickman the groups continued to strive and be very successful. Both Concert band and Wind Ensemble were under the direction of the new band leader, Mr. Morgan. Both groups consist of very talented and ambitious musicians, commented Mr. Morgan. Many of the members admitted that they have had a passion for music since they were youngsters, Freshman, Tom Jones indicated. The Jazz Ensemble played a wide variety of jazz and contemporary music in order to appeal to a wide range of listeners, from young to old. Many who heard either the Concert Band or Wind Ensemble rehearse or perform instantly noticed the concen- tration and dedication of both the students and the director. Senior. Sew Garrison blows sweet melodies through his saxophone. Organizations 117

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We’re Just Here To Sing 'Ready-' I'm going to sing any minute now. thinks I-aShaunda Dixon. What kind of music is this? wonder Ladaena Johnson. Beck Pope. Tina Kelly. Candi Chapman. The Girl's Chorus is open to any girl at Madison who enjoys singing. This chorus participat- ed in the Winter and Spring Concert at Madison. It also en- tered in several festivals in the spring throughout the city of San Diego. The purpose of this class is to build musicianship and intro- duce singing techniques to girls who have had no prior choral experiences. Anybody that en- joys singing can be in this class because, as freshman, Marisol Gutierrez pointed out, You're just in there to sing. Front row: Mima Soto. Renee Roux. Marisol Gutierrez, Lahn Giang. Tracy Sheppard. Second row: Diana Duong. LaToya Wise. Allison Lane, ladaena Johnson. Shelia McMullen. Third row: Treva Wright. Taneshia Morrell. Kathy Podlcwski. Jana Puppe. Karen Tran. Fourth row: Debbie Rolland. Diane Barrett. Fifth row: Lashaunda Dixon, LaShawnc Poole. Mercedes Woods. LaKcsha Oliver. Becky Pope, Tina Kelly, Mrs. Shirley- Back row. Tina Thompson. Sheilvy Montante. Candi Chapman. Katie Dendle. Tracey Manning, Shcrcc Myles. Diana Duong and Karen Tran concentrate on hitting that perfect note. Girl’s Chorus 119