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

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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

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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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King Tut iMat't Walshj and his back-up mummified singers perform during the Thespian sponsored talent show. The Lord Admiral iScott Wardj, Paul iTim Zemanj and Ringo fMike Brysonj sing a tune during their journey. John 1Sheree Scholarl is clearly dis- tressed as she and George iAnn Zobe0 consider their plight in Yellow Submar- ine. Jonathan Brewster fDave Shawj threatens his plastic surgeon, Dr. Einstein iNick Hatzisj in the production Arsenic and Old Lace. .Theater Buffs Choose Thespians, There is more to Thespians than just acting, said Thespian President Scott Ward. According to Ward, Thespians offered students an op- portunity to explore all facets of theater including make-up application, set construction, costuming, lighting and, of course, acting. Thespians is an international honor society of the theater. It is recognized by colleges as a positive factor when admissions people are considering applications and scholarships, said Ward. Thespians were involved in a variety of productions: Arsenic and Old Lace, Hello, Dolly, and a talent show. Sponsor David Danckwart and Ward selected twelve members to form a traveling troupe who performed at open house, the Guardian Angel Home and elementary schools. Ward wrote an adaptation of The Night Before Christmas, which the troupe per- formed at these functions. Other activities Thespians were involved in included t'Cabaret Capers, speech team, workshops, and the Reader's Theater production of Yel- low Submarine. Even though Thespians did not sponsor all of the dramatic activities, students received points for their participation in these activities. To become a Thespian, students had to receive ten points for a school year's dramatic involvement. Points were given for all types of theatrical work. Thespians had to receive eight points to maintain their memberships. Students who qualified point-wise for Thespians had to participate in an initiation week. New members had to clean the theater, learn the Thespian motto, write a speech stating why they wanted to be a Thespian, and wear a mustache on sponsor day. Thespian officers included Scott Ward, president, Pam Eklund, vice- presidentg Julie Miller, secretary, Nick Hatzis, treasurer, and Sheree Scholar, clerk. Car washes and candy sales helped raise money for the Thespians. According to Ward, some of the money raised this year will go toward a trip to New York in the near future. Each year, we would like to do something for the theater, this year we are leaving money to put mirrors in the dressing rooms, added Ward. Fleader's Theater gave the Thes- pians and other students interested in performance an outlet through which they could do oral interpretation. Paul, Ringo, George, John and the Lord Admiral took the stage for the Reader's Theater presentation of Yellow Submarine. Director Ed Blowers took his cast to district