John Marshall High School - Lex Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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M-ETTES- FRONT ROW: Kim Nelson, Carrie Polovina, Debbie Arm- strong, Sondra Larson, LuAnne McCracken. MIDDLE ROW: Loretta Hinesh, Julianne Martus, Lissa Peisley, Jung Lee, Cherie Greger, Gail Wong. BACK ROW: Trina McMillan, Jean Niiranen, Donna Negus, Judy Thompson, Sally Even. Not pictured: Sharon Neislar M W JUNG LEE AND GAIL WONG wear serious expressions as they perform a dramatic section of the competition routine. This competi- tion dance was an audience favorite throughout the year. A PERFORMANCEat the Coliseum was one of the highlights of their season. The M-ettes were one of many teams to participate in the First Annual Dance Classic. DISPLA YING ORIGINAL DANCE techniques, the team performs in an assembly to the music of Loverboy. This routine was choreo- graphed by Team Captain Carrie Polovina. 158 M ' CITES

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Band my w ssential ingredient at many events A four-day trip to Canada over the summer was just one of the many highlights of the 1981-82 band season. The band spent a fun-filled weekend touring Canada, while orchestrating for the Canadians. The trip included a brief stop at Seattle, Washington, a tour of Vancouver and Victoria British Columbia, and performances onboard two ferries at Campbell River and Victoria. Senior brass player Pat Van Horn spoke enthusi- astically of the trip, I enjoyed Canada and I thought it was a great experience. l'm glad I had the opportu- nity to go. The musicians held concerts, including the band and choir Christmas concert on December 11. Dra- ma Instructor Vi Watson commented, 'tThe most enjoyable part of the program for me was hearing the large concert band. I think they sounded wonder- ful. The group also added entertainment to many pep assemblies, football games, and both boys and girls basketball games. The band had the opportuni- ty to play at the Salem Armory for the Girls' state basketball tournament and at the Memorial Colise- um for the boys' state tournament. We loved having the band at games! exclaimed Varsity Rally Member Lyn Thompson. They really helped us and the crowd bring the teams to many victories. Sophomore Jennifer Curran agreed, The band was really spirited and showed a lot of enthusiasm at the state tournaments. I think it helped the team's confidence throughout the year. Llpholding the tradition of visiting Packy the ele- phant at the zoo on his birthday, which is April 14, the band played such tunes as The Baby Elephant Walk, and Happy Birthday. Band member Patti Sullivan revealed, I have enjoyed my freshman year in band and I am looking forward to many more years playing the flute. TOOTING THEIR HORNS are Marshall's trumpet players, who joined in with the rally in raising the fans' spirit for the M-Maids state basketball tournament. CLOWIYING AROUND, Senior David Spencer borrows a pom pom from a cheerleader. Spencer has been involved in Mar- shall's band for four years, playing the trombone. Band

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M ' ettes llickin' their wa through competitions Dedication, hard work, and a lot of fun-those words certainly summed up the 1981-82 M-ette sea- son. Besides dancing at football games, pep assem- blies, boys' and girls' basketball games, and dance competitions, the M-ettes found time to participate in the rally-sponsored talent show, a wrestling tour- nament, and a Portland Beaver baseball game. They also helped the incoming freshmen schedule their classes at arena scheduling. To prepare for all these activities, the team prac- ticed all summer long and throughout the school year. Although tiring, it was well worth the effort as they brought home a third place trophy from the fall dancefdrill competition at Rex Putnam High School tonly missing second by two points and the best costume award by less than one pointj, and placed third at city competition and sixth at state. We had a good season, stated Senior Loretta Hinesh. We not only won awards, but we got to know each other better too. To raise money for their various expenses, the M- ettes sold candy bars, held car washes, sold liquid soap, worked at two Fred Meyer inventories, and held a Jazzercise class. The M-ettes also participated in the Fall Dance Festival at Franklin High School. The Festival was an exhibition of dance teams from the Portland area. The girls were involved in a dance team get-together at Cleveland High School and the First Annual Dance Classic at the Memorial Coliseum. lndividual honors went to Juniors Carrie Polovina and Jung Lee, who were chosen to represent Mar- shall as All-City representatives, and Junior Jean Niiranen as an All-State representative. Susan Kennedy, M-ette advisor, enthusiastically spoke of her team, l was really proud of them. The girls worked hard and cooperated well, and it really showed. HOLIDAY SMILES are exhibited by Jean Niiranen, Trina McMillan, Sharon Neislar, Loretta Hinesh, and Carrie Plovina in the holiday assembly. ti SENIOR JULIANNE MARTCIS exhibits her dancing abilities at halftime at a basketball game. Julianne was also a member of the Homecoming and Christmas courts. M ' ettbk