Kentridge High School - Accolade Yearbook (Kent, WA)

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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

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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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'ii-wi S.Landen 1. Practice Makes Perfect Striving for perfection and pleasing the audience, remarked Senior Lieutenant Donna Knoles, was our teom's major goal. But reaching this goal did not come easy to the twenty-eight members of the Kentridge Drill Team. They practiced long hours before and after school, at least eleven hours a week. In addition to the regular practices the girls attended many camps and clinics during the summer. Also, four of the nine officers went to a special camp in Texas to improve their dance skills. The members felt that their hard work and effort would pay off for them in the state-wide competition in Hanford during March. Aiding in the fulfillment of their goal, the team had the assistance and support of new advisor, Miss Kathy Rody. Being the advisor for the team was very worthwhile to me, they're really a great and committed bunch of girls, expressed Miss Rody. Besides long hours of practicing, unity and teamwork helped shape the girls into a prize-winning drill team. Drill team is a lot of hard work but it gives me a great feeling of closeness, it's like having twenty-seven sisters, commented Junior Lieutenant Kim Morrison. L. Flx Q, l is .jwc,5,fx 5 qJ J- Bush 2. s. smith a. 1. Cheryl Krebs demonstrates correct drlll team form. 2. Kristen Oxwang, Katie Schnell, Mary Ann Rutschman, Meghan Lundeen, Jennifer Mount, Denise Jackson, Pam Snoddy, Susan Nlkslch, Marcl Pollard, Jennifer Giles, Dawn Stark, Traci Dawn, Anita Alvestad, Chris Wlttress, Julie Lozler, Tammy Salomon, Dana Hastings, Leslie Holliday, Sharon Sasai, Kim Morrison, Mary Ruth Sparkman, Cheryl Krebs, Donna Knoles, Robin Sanders. 3. During a performance, Leslie Halliday and Kim Morrlson please the audience by showing a flexibility maneuver. 4. Drill team members put a flnal touch on their finishing routine. S. Landen 4. Drlll Team 105