Kentridge High School - Accolade Yearbook (Kent, WA)

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i A J.Bush 1. I J.Bush2. J.Bush4. Success Through Diligence Being a member of choir gives you a sense of togetherness yet it also builds up your emo- tions and brings out your own special personality, remarked Senior Tenor Ray Croteau. But togetherness wasn't the only thing the group strived tor. They worked diligently throughout the year preparing tor several choral competitions, including the North Puget Sound League Choral Competition and the Shoreline Competition. Also, for the iirst time in Kentridge's history, the chorus was selected to compete in the All-State competition. This took place in Richland Washington in early February. lt was really a great honor being selected to compete for the state title against the best choirs in Washington, commented Junior Lori Call. Besides going to competitions, the Concert Choir did a number ot fund raisers to help pay for their transportation. The choral program is all self-supporting, so we really had to depend alot on out-put from the members, expressed Senior President Jan Larson. The fund raisers con- sisted of selling popcorn early in the year and the annual yard-a-thon at the Homecoming game. They sold cheese, sausage, Christmas trees, held a bike-a-thon during the spring, and helped in the Bon Marche inventory taking place last July. L F. ? l ig ' J.Bush3. 1. Senior Alto Robin Sanders knows that hitting and holding the exact octave requires focusing her attention f on the Director. 2. Junior Kevin McCarthy blends his bass voice with Robin Boeh, LeeAnne Knox, Kimberly Kincade, Tami Caley and Shannon Higgins' mixture ot alto, soprano, and second soprano voices. 3. The Ken- tridge Concert Choir. 4. Sophomore Jim Battles puts his heart into his song. 5. Karen Baker, Jeanette Cooper and Ray Croleau share some laughs in a less serious musical moment. J.Bush5. Concert Choir 108

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kf . .sts Voice Lessons Over Choir Skills Girls' Chorus, conducted by Mr. Don Barrows, was an important prelude to concert choir. For the first time Mr. Barrows, experimentally treated the class as a voice lesson instead of stressing united choir skills. l want everyone to come out of the class feeling like they have individually improved their voice, commented Mr. Barrows. Although the skills centered around each individual's personal progress, sophomore Erika Leber noted, One of the main accomplishments we're shooting for is to induce one hundred percent participation and effort from each student. Another goal Mr. Barrows identified was to get all of the twenty-one Girls' Chorus members in- volved inthe solo ensemble contest. In recent years the chorus has received the highest contest scores and again settled for nothing less. N.. I-f-ug B W L. Call T. Sanchez 1 -ss ll. T. Sanohez 2. S. Smith 3. 1. While waiting tor their turn to sing, choir members Cin- dy Coffman and Lauri Shanks await their cue. 2. In class testing ot Lauren Hill and Melanie Goff proves to be ex- citing to the rest of the Girls' Choir. 3. Holly Heltzel, Toni Sites, Mary Ann Rutschman, Meagan Lundeen, Karen Amundson, Jennifer Mount, Sonja Ashcraft, Kim Sojak, Lauri Shanks, Erika Leber, Melanie Goff, Dawn Stark, Cindy Coftman, Nanette Smith, Katherine Howard, Bar- bara Bese, Valarie Duncan, Katie Martinson, Beth Kolar. 4. Intense concentration is displayed by Girls' Choir members Mary Ann Rutschman and Barbara Bese. 5. ' ' ' ' Studying the words to a song, Girls' Choir member Jen- nifer Mount prepares for a solo. . '-NN. si sn :Ti T. Sanchel-1. Sanchez 5. O2 Girls' Chorus

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Numbers Waiver But Tradition Rocks Steady Transition and Change emerged as the double-most issues of adaptation for the previous State Champion Marching Chargers. Facing the year with a reduction of approximately fifty members, as well as a new director and much less cash on hand, the 130 strong unit stepped strongly to continue a long standing Charger tradition. In all its size and strength, the Marching Band continually etched its name in competitions throughout the state. Appearances each year included the Central Washington State University Homecoming, the Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival and the Bremerton Armed Forces Day Parade. To add a new challenge, the band was hopeful of attending a competition to be held in Alberta, Canada in July. Functioning almost as a miniature community, the unite formed, on a trial basis, what was termed as the Band Council. This six person committee consisted of a President, Vice- President, Secretary, and three reps. tone from each classl, all of whom acted as an advisory group-taking suggestions and complaints. Commented Junior Heather Cummins, We really ad- justed well to our new Director, and carried the class of the KR Marching tradition to all the parades and football games we marched at. S. Maxon 1. With precision and concentration, Majorette Kelly Schnell gracefully entertains the crowd. 2. With a wall of sound, the Marching Chargers strike up a number for the crowd. 3. Drum Major Mike Fors exercises his authority .il and command. 4. The Kentridge Banner, proudly rpg ' displayed at every competition. Mft: . we B- .115 3 'V QP it if ,A st A. .- at t y . . 5 Q 1 l t. 1 . ' K .. '- E. Williams 3. 104 Morching Chargers