John Wesley North High School - Aurora Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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and Joe North-La Music Comes First It was great having a live band at the home basketball games, stated Coach Bartee, It boosted team morale. Having a band at basket- ball games reved up the crowd to cheer more, remarked Jim Hunt. Live music broke the monotony, commented Ron Stromblad. Whatever the reason, the Jazz Ensemble was appreciated and thanked for entertaining the crowd with live jazz, pop and rock music. The Jazz Band was more than just an entertainment unit, they also com- peted in statewide competitions, festivals and concerts. Jazz Festivals at Cal Poly, RCC, Los Angeles and University of Redlands were just a few examples of festivals where judges evaluated their musical talents. Cymbals, drums, chimes, mallets and timpanis! Where can these instruments be found? In Percussion Ensemble I. Their activities for the year included performing for Middle Schools such as Central and University as well as competing in statewide competitions and festivals. What ' s Wind Ensemble? It was musicians specializing in wind instruments coming together to form an advanced musical group. The band gave members a chance to use all their musical skills through playing a variety of difficult music. At the SCSBOA Festival and Spring Concert, they tested their musical talents against other bands. For musicians in that gray area between being a beginner and advanced , Concert Band was the group to join. The group, mostly made up of freshmen trained for the advanced band while providing a good experience for the group. They also competed in countywide competitions and took part in the SCSBOA Festival and Spring Concert. WIND ENSEMBLE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE II IND ENSEMBLE MEMBERS lphabetically listed): Robert ker, Kris Baker, Megan Beers, [Robert Bockover, Richard Booth, . Lynnelle Broyles, Phil Bruckler, Bob .J- Burton, Karen Christiansen, Marian to- Cook, Frances Elting. Rebecca i Everett, John Field, Eric Foss, M David Gibson, Lester Harvey, Alex : J Henderson, Vicki Hughes, Meg H Huszar, Kurt Jensen, Troy Lom- k Dard, Kristi Lund, Connie Mather, Michele Miller, Mike Moreno, Steve Pradd, Joe Schneide Sisneros, Andrea Strano, Thompson, Toni Tracey, Vargas, Mark Vargas, Janet Tina Marie Make Dave PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE MEMBERS II, FRONT ROW: Mike Payne, Adam Perlstein, Ed West, Kevin Ricahrdson; TOP ROW: Alan Reed, Chris Sarautos, Chris Uribe, Hideaki Wakni (not pictured: Ray Welch) Williams, Peggv Wilson Wynn. PERCUSSION ENSEM BLE I MEMBERS (alpha- betically listed): Bob Blackman, Ted Gable, Jesus Hernandez, Chris Kirk, Tony Knight, Joel Ontiveros, Mike Payne, Ken Sasaki. jazz ensemble, concert band, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble I and II 193

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Making sure he ' s on the right beat, Ted Gable takes a quick glance at his music sheet during a North-Arlington basketball game. At a North-Arlington basketball game Direc- tor, Mr. Locke instructs the Jazz Band. Mr. Locke directed all the musical organizations. - ! i 1 ' M F , I fa ra U n r r J [ — M !M -— JAZZ ENSEMBLE JAZZ ENSEMBLE MEMBERS, FRONT ROW: Ted Gable, Lynnelle Broyles, Mr. Locke; ROW 2: Toni Tracey, Steve Pradd, Meg Huszar, Phil Bruckler, Bob Blackman; ROW 3: Joe Schneider, Alex Hender- son, Chris Gable, Mark Vargas, Lester Harvey. TOP ROW: Javier Rivera, Robert Aker, Troy Lombard, David Wailes, Bob Burton; (not pictured: Carie Bott.EricYounce.) CONCERT BAND MEMBERS (alphabetically listed): Stacy Aker, Kim Bailey, William Bailey, Tandy Balcom, Lisa Barnett, Debbie DeVriendt, Dara Dunn, Diane Dunn, Mike Earnhart, Chris Gable, Harry Gill, Micah Goodwin, Julie Gordon, Jennie Guzman, Kip Hampton, Tia Hancox, Adrian Hernandez, Curtiss Hoagland, Ruthann Horn, Shell, -,i Janitell, Dan Jensen, Jeff Kast) Q ' j Lisa Kauffman, Steve Matus, Mar , j Moreno, Caroline Pegis, Miche Quinn, Sherie Sixkiller, Jeff Sta . ' - Vicki Stokes, Ben Tyson, Job j VanDenburgh, Eric Velasque Laura Westafer, Tom Wilson, Er Younce. 192 organizations

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Young Mix With Old Spreading happiness and cheer to the elderly in convalescent homes was a major project of the Future Homemakers of America (FHA). Baking cakes for birthdays or just visiting for a pleasant chat were a few things that FHA members did to enrich the lives of a few elderly people. Connie Pofahl stated, Hear- ing and seeing the laughter from peo- ple who appear so lonely makes me feel great. Is there more to farming than plan- ting seeds and feeding animals? Other important aspects such as landscaping and environmental research were vital parts of the farm- ing industry. The Future Farmers of America (FFA) worked hard to perfect these various skills. They came home from Los Angeles, Hemet, Orange, and In- dio fairs with 2 first place ribbons and 2 second place ribbons. The rib- bons were won in the landscape division. Not only did they work hard to win these group awards, but each member also spent much time work- ing with their own livestock hoping to sell them for the present market rates. Tired from walking, FFA members Gilbert Garcia and John Johnson hitch a ride on their first place float. FHA MEMBERS: Lounsbury, Lori Lovestrom, (alphabetically listed): Janine Connie Pofahl, Theresa Seeger, Ariola, Jerry Bonner, Trinese Shelly Sexton, Sandra Tapia, Coles, Danny Dickhausen, James Vance, Bobby White, Richard Dickhausen, Yolanda Mary Wright, Mrs. Anderson, Howard, Collen Johnson, Kevin advisor. FFA MEMBERS, FRONT ROW: Irrain Farris, Miss Pirtle, Mr. War- ren McCoy, David Champeau; ROW 2: Chris Garcia, Sung Robbins, Lisa Hartinez, Betty Hardcastle, Chris Hatch, Gilbert Garcia; TOP ROW: Troy Johnson, Robert Aker, Steve Foster, John Johnson, James Grady, Sharon Lundgren, Michelle Hudson, Amy Bush, Tandy Balcom, (not pic- tured); Scott Adams, Frank Baugh, Genevieve Bettencourt, Dan Bill) Laura Clark, Michelle Delashmit Keith Deming, Gabby Dragan, Rud Gil, Tracy Greenman, Michelle Hud son. Randy McHaffie, Christji Maclane, Merri McClain, Mik McFarland, Kenny Peck, Arlen Rippee, Dennis Rogers, Stephani Titsworth, Steve Watson, Erii ; Younce.) 194 organizations