Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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uke Lash rests his voice before rehearsing nother song. Members of Intermediate Swing take a break. ® 9 o a a » » q ® » a a 0 a ® a a a © )avid Latour demonstrates the importance of facial expressions and gestures while singing. “Tightest, closest knit group,” said Jeff Fletcher about this year’s Sw- ing Singers. Performng at a variety of places including the Pentagon, the Connecticut Connection in D.C., plus the Army-Navy and Spr- ingfield Country Clubs, this group had to be close and tightly knit. Becoming a Swing Singer began with an audition the previous April. If accepted, you were required to have second period free, to par- ticipate in all shows, and to main- tain a “C” average. The group got involved in school by helping to make a holiday tape with the jour- nalism department for the Christmas issue of the “Bear Facts.” After having established great prestige, the Swing Singers had possibilities of singing engagements at the White House and Disneyworld open to them. Ms. Olga Morales, one of their choreographers, also directed the Intermediate Swing, which was made up of 8th and 9th graders. Their performances included a Christmas show on December 17, plus presentations at pep-rallies and area elementary schools. The students in Intermediate Swing received excellent training that would help them in the future to become better Swing Singers. © © © € © © 000000 Music. Drama. And Art 277

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©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©6©©© The male Swing Singers listen for their cue to join in I Got the Music in Me” the Fall Festival. Mrs. Slosky teaches new choreography to the group. SWING SINGERS: Director: Mr. Robert Stambach; Members, Sopranos: Sue Bova Alison Peiper, Barbra Wilbur, Amy Wishart; Altos: Kelly Glass, Kathy Gress, Bonnie Richardson, Jenny Rivers; Tenors: Chris Collingwood, Mark Ell- ingson, Jim Mudd, Darrell Ross; Bass: Jeff Fletcher, Matt Klee, Tim McVey, Mike Wagner; Technicians: T.J. Farrentino, Tom Hytry; Choreographers: Ms. Olga Morales, Mrs. Susan Slosky INTERMEDIATE SWING: Director: Ms. Olga Morales; Assistant Choreographer: Heidi Swenk; Ac- companist: Tomiana Trimm; Members: H. Beets, P. Bischoff, D. Bova, R. Churchman, T. Demchuk, D. Heiser, N. Hovey, K. Jenkins, D. Lush, D. La Tour, J. McGuire, J. Sebatianelli, S. Sauders, T. Stowell, K. Vogelsang, K. Wilder The Swing Singers pose for their publicity posters. 276 Audio-Visual

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3 3 (5 o s o o o 3 o a s o s o o 3 3 3 oe © $ 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ©e ©eeo GUITAR I: T. Bottrell, A. Bowman, P. Cavanaugh, T. Delmonico, K. Fry, J. Gay, K. Gillan, A. Guilford, D. Hardy. L. Jacobson, C. Lawler, G. Lesavage. Y. Lipinski. B. May, A. McFarland, Craig Mitchell, C. Paul, M. Popovich, K. Rlchy, V. Stevens. P. Sleigh, M. Turner. GUITAR II: M. Anthony, K. Barker, M. Bian- chetta. N. Bischoff, R. Blackmer, C. Chipuoras, P. Culvyhouse, B. Devor, T. Gray, D. Hall, K. Keeseker, T. May, P. Nolan, C. Ogren, H. Peterson, S. Psioda, B. Quade, J. Richards, A. Russell, S. Sosa, L. Stephens, C. Warren, Throughout the year, students in Miss Slosky’s Guitar I and il classes found it to be a rewarding experience. Students played a variety of songs, from pop to classical. Miss Slosky brought in talented guests to instruct special workshops for the class. During each quarter, students were asked to do a special project. For several weeks, the students picked and practiced their music, and at last presented it to the class. Most of the students joined to learn to play, read music, play chords, or just to become more proficient on the guitar. At the end of the school year, guitar students felt a sense of fulfillment as they recalled the years activities and ac- complishments : ©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©©© Natalie Bischoff warms up in her Guitar II class. Mike Turner practices a song in his Guitar I class. 278 Audio Visual