Lakeshore High School - Driftwood Yearbook (Stevensville, MI)

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BAND BAND BAND BAND Early in November, a strange phenomenon occurs. Flags suddenly become flutes and bells change over- night to clarinets and oboes. By osmosis, or perhaps try-outs, the band miraculously divides into two smaller bands. It is truly a musical metamorphosis — concert season has begun. Recognizing the difficulty in producing good con- cert band sounds with over 150 band members, Mr. Lesser spilt the marching band into concert and sym- phonic sections. The bands have two weeks to prepare a winter concert; a light-hearted, combined band perfor- mance. This year, in addition to the traditional Christmas carols and falling snow, the musicians fine-tuned their theatrical talents to present “Law- rence Milk Plays Guy Lombago.” After Christmas break, the bands work intensely toward Band and Orchestra Festival, hoping to earn first dividions from four selected judges. Just as the band is judged as a whole, many students choose to come before an adjudicator and be rated individually at District Solo and Ensemble. This year, as always, many Lakeshore musicians returned with medals. Before returning to the pavement for parade marching, the bands present a spring concert. Awards honoring top senior band students, and scholarships for Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp are given. The concert bands’ last appearance is June 2 — when the remaining musicians combine to honor the graduates with “Pomp and Circumstance.”

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BAND BAND BAND BAND Saxes: Brenda Lyons, Kelton Reitz, Julius Turk, Brian Wisneski, Derek Goch, Mario Dipisa, Tony Brauehler, Mike Farrington, Diane Tungett, Michelle Harder, Susan Strejc, Kevin Brozovich, Shellie Bennett, Lori Spilger, Melissa Clanton, Albert Kohn, Mike Wermuth Percussion: Rayetta Hicks, Jacky Racz, Ninette Koehler, Kim Edwards, Mike Roden, Mike Nelson, Dave Goetz, Phil Dinges, Carl Ondraka, Todd Rockwell, Mark Verduin, Scott Ruble Obes: Tami Ball, Dave Gerken, Lana Ramthun, Theresa Pecoraro, Julie Korican, Bob Blackburn, Scott Frobel, Laura Laney, Rusty Perrin Low Brass: Bill Wilkinson, Matt Rogers, Rick Brown, Dave Pesko, Jim Weingart, Duane Tolsma, Cheryl Hoge, Eric Farrington. Flutes: Chris Reinick, Gayla Ruff, Jill Bailey, Denise Fife, Kathy Bedunah, Amy Warner, Sue England, Lisa Sorensen, Jill Wenzlaff, Jennifer Eppley, Kathy Porter, Alice Rosa, Donna Gore, Joyce Richter, Jill Sisson, Joetta Imler, Wendy Fritz, Kirsten Carr, Sue Diederich, Chris Hall, Michelle Krieger, Connie Petzke, Amy Schroeder, Tobey Taylor, Nancy Schutz, Dean Shink, Anne Westerbeke, Deanna Sankey, Karla Zielke, Heidi Helling, Tina Franklin. French Horns: Jane Erickson, Mike Groeschel, Alissa Wald, Benita Sokoloskis, Robin Totzke, Rick Hathcock, Jane Gatchell, Jeff Tollaksen, Suzie Schmaltz. Trumpets: Linda Groeschel, Carol Mensinger, Kim Klus, Jackie Kavanaugh, Karla Huebner, Elaine Katsulos, Dennis Horton, Mike Slabaugh, Bob Masterson, Mike Ernst, Ken Spitzer, Dave Reilly, Tony Smarrella, Dan Pinderski, Kevin Ingwersen, Dan Smith, Mark Gerber, Randy Riepma, Bob Roden, Simon Hoffmann, Tod Marsh, Dave McCon- omy, Chris Pinderski, Chip Avery, Jim Falvey. Clarinets: Connie Reinhardt, Jane Wilkinson, Betsy Wright, Lisa Nelson, Joan Vivardo, Lynn Van Pelt, Carolyn Pihulic, Julie Harris, Sarah Niemi, Kellie Klett, Chris Hanson, Leann Bradley, Vicki Owens, Jan Sisson, Kelly Krieger, Julie Czech, Lisa Niezgodski, Lori Lehmann, Cindy Hinkle, Brenda Spears, Ted Chen, Dave Roden, Jack Arbanas. Trombones: John Ratter, Paul Dzech, Scott Fleisher, Scott Bodjack, Mike Bredeweg, Greg Rhodes, Bob Wright, Brian Libs, Rick Toering, Renee Surch, Colleen Friesl.

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BAND BAND BAND BAND Eager to march! Practice, Practice, Practice. The mighty flute line: MARCHING BAND 'I want to go home already. For the sixteenth consecutive year, La- keshore’s mighty lancer marching band began their active year at camp Friedens- wald in Cassopolis, MI. Veteran director Arnold Lesser reflected on his first band camp experience and commented, “I took about sixty kids back then and we worked really hard. Of course we had a lot of fun. It rained every day — excpet for Thursday when we had a water balloon fight and got wet anyway.” Assistant director Thomas Mitchell, stated, “Marching band camp is an ex- tremely beneficial experience. It gets the kids physically and mentally prepared to face the season before them and unites them into a solid unit.” A senior band student added, “Through the rehearsals, meals, recreation, campfire, and other ac- tivities, you learn a lot about your friends and even more about yourself. Best of all, you bring home some really terrific memo- ries.” BAND CAMP R mthun, Edwards end “Temptation” IN THE BEGINNING Hail, Hail The gang's all here!