Joliet West High School - Alpha Omega Yearbook (Joliet, IL)

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Senior Jazz Band members Matt Fliggen and Steve Flemko perform on trumpet and trombone, respectively. In Bloomington, the band freezes in its Hnal competition ' formation. fgtgieii Jsfillizi I K , ' K S 5 k f .- L Q' I x A . . K in -7 'V X ' f ' 'K H ,log ' 1 Q Q X K-, . ' K ,, -V t ,K V k A , 5 V, rfi f ' ' 4 I.. V, K 1 . V , I is tm-. ,t ti gl . ' :gs gfi 'TK K 7 I 7317: t l 'fflii 5: .lit EIS' Kill ' :JY K K If KKK KK K K 1 - - A . jlfkgfag-jikgjha g5'w'w,-J' K k fr I .5 - ' ', . ,jKK EV H: I. fi K. :gi gt 15' .ig ' P iv - r ft M K 15 - i s 5' 112. ' it efztzitq.f'e2r1.., -ti, 1- if 1' -I-f it i g . , .. f :Iv ' we T ti: L r' 3 il, if , fr, 5 - , e 'L 1 ' , ' , - fgg 1 ' T 5 A .S A T rssr 1 ' , I N at . H , at 5 -K - i K' Y N. H .QP -ae,wl-- gs --5 4- Qt ' , it 2 ,1-- - S .. 1 - i Q A t f .X K - K T if or A J ' . x f t...,,..a .N,w.g,,a, , .. , ..t3t..la.t.,s,1 42 ' is-if . , .. ., .... . r tt, - , t.t i r 51 lease 5 , . if ,,,',, rf.. ,kkkk k Q,-1 fic.: 1i1g.,f25?::1.:..af.A333Ttiger, - - A ..-axs K .assi .. . , ' ki I N... .:. ..,., r Band Enjoys Busy, Rewarding Year Led by Mr. Dean Sayles, the Marching Tigers enjoyed a busy, rewarding year. The 107 member band performed at four home football games, five parades, nine home basketball games, numerous pep assemblies, two concerts, solo and ensemble contest and state band contest. Broken into two groups, the band had internal competition between the black and gold bands, directed by student directors Ken Talarico and Ruby Robles, and Chris Thompson, respectively. The black band won the competition. ln addition to participation in all-state band and various school, church, community and state func- tions, the band competed in contests. Taking a second place at the Shore- wood Oktoberfest Parade, the band went on to take a third place in class AA competition in the Chicagoland Marching Band Contest at Wheeling High School, and to act as Honor Band at the Morris Corn Festival. At the Viking Invitational Marching Band Competition, the Marching Tigers took firsts in parade, field and percussion section competitions. At the Lancer Joust, the percussion section once more came out on top, and finally, at the Illinois State Invitational High School Marching Band Championship, class AA compe- tition, the band took third. Several individuals received var- ious honors. Marcelle D'Orazio, Jean Jacques and Chris Thompson were selected to participate in All-State Band. Thompson also received the John Phillip Sousa Band award, and Ken Talarico received the United States Marine Youth Foundation Distinguished Musicians Certificate. In addition to marching and concert bands, the jazz band prac- ticed during period 6-7 every day. Performing at the Bicentennial Theater, the NHS banquet, school concerts and in nursing homes, the 30 member band also gave pre-school concerts in the light court in front of the auditorium. Any interested mu- sician was welcome to play with the band. Non-musical members of the band made up the flag corp, the rifle squad and the color guard. 18 girls, mostly Tiger Paws, comprised the flag corp. Two members of a local drill team, the Firebirds, coached the corp. Members of the rifle squad were Holly Douglas, Gretchen Laux, Reyna Hens- ley, Jodi MacDonald, and Kendra Olsen. The color guard, including band sponsors Lynda Racich and Lori Guertin, was comprised of Karen Kobe, Kathy Maxwell, Mary Rubino, Jane Davis and Janet Seeley. 30 Drum major Ken Talarico directs the band. Senior Chris Thompson, backed by Junior Joel Sayles, solos at a Jazz Band concert. LIES KK n S H i'RiLl H

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Danckwart Selects A Cappella Tryouts for an a cappella choir were not conducted for the 1982-83 school year. Students in treble choir who were interested in a cappella, were selected by Director David Danckwart. One of the choral fund raising highlights was held on November 13 and 14. Both the freshman and treble choirs participated in a garage sale at choir member Michelle Rogina's house. Proceeds from the event amounted to 93950. Under the direction of Mr. Danck- wart, freshman choir met daily for 50 minutes. However, because of the large number of members, treble choir was divided in halfg both halves met daily for 50 minutes. Both choirs participated in four concerts which consisted of the following: the Fall Concert that took place on October 30g the Holiday Concert that was performed on December 195 the First Annual fToo Late to be Mid-Winteri Vocal Concert which took place on March 255 and the Spring Concert on May 18. Concentrating on the direction of Mr. Danckwart, freshman choir performs their songs at the Fail Concert. Singing Holy Lord God, freshman choir entertains the audience during the Hrst Annual fToo Late to be Mid-Winterj Vocal Concert. Choirs 29

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Y I The Marching Tigers, led by Drum Majors Ken Talarico and Mike Marmer. The snare drums lead the percussion section into the stadium before a football game. Black Band Sponsor Lynda Racichg Gold Band Sponsor Lori Guertin Senior members of the band perform for the last time at graduation on May 28. Band 31