Mazama High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Klamath Falls, OR)

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TAKING IT ALL Symphonic band had one of its most successful musical seasons as its members won many awards and honors. Starting off the year three mem- bers, Jack Heaton, Rob Nitschelm, and Jerry Corder, participated in all-state band. In March these 3, along with Paul Sandoval, qualified for state at the solo ensemble con- test in Ashland. Jack was also hon- ored by McDonald s for being no- minated as a possible member of the McDonald's All American High School Band. At the OSU band contest held in April the band really showed its stuff by placing fourth in their di- vision. Ken Leppert and Jack Hea- ton received two of only six out- standing musician awards. The saxophone quartet of Denise Keopke,Jack Heaton. Derek Har- vey, and Rob Nitschelm also com- peted and won first place as they went up against other small en- sembles from Oregon and Wash- ington. Band director Charles Moresi had this to say of the year., This was an outstanding year for sym- phonic band. 4 Holding the John Phillip Sousa award and the Louis Armstrong Jazz award is Jack Heaton with Mr. Moresi. Jack was a valuable asset to the band program. Displaying their first-place trophy is the saxophone quartet of Derek Harvey. Denise Koepke. Jack Heaton, and Rob Nitschelm. PLAYING IT UP Twenty-one pep band stu- dents went through rain, snow, and storms to come and play for the basketball games. They really helped the school to keep their spirit up, and also helped the team to get going when the going got tough. Many rally routines were put to live music thanks to the band. What would a basketball game be without the fight song? Entertaining the basketball crowd is Mike Stanisich. Pep band helped to keep spirit going Playing his trumpet during a basket- ball game is Brad Loomis. Brad won this year’s director’s award for the most outstanding freshman. Front: Bobby Rhoades. Brad Loomis.Jeff Christophersen. Mike Murray. Mr. Moresi. Denise Keopke. Wendy Graham, Michelle Arbon Middle: Jenny Payne. Mike Stanisich. Tiffany Sranfill, Lorenzo Holmes, Heather Hicks. Back: Paul Walborn. Chris Wilson, Jason Rhine- vault. Troy Morin. Liz Meyers, Robin Stone. Merric Leiderman. Angel Graham. Brian Tyson UP ■19 Symphonic Band-Ml

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Front: Allison Avery, Heather Hicks, Debbie Freeman, Eric Mann. Carrie McClean. Tracy Santos. Kristin Shimek Second: Michelle Arbon. Cristian Reiten, Staci Mills. Jack Heaton. Rob Nitschclm. Paul Sandavol, Robin Stone. Mike Murray, Derek Harvey, Merrie Leiderman, Jenny Payne. Denise Koepke. Mr. Moresi Third: Kathy King. Brad Loomis, Steve Hamblin, Ken Leppcrt, Glen Franke. Albert Peugh, Trcvis Luzier, Eric Vanderhoff, Chris Wilson,Jason Rhinevault, Bobby Rhoades. Erica Lewis Back: Jerry Corder, Mike Stanisich, Curt Heidrich, Ty Hilliker, Steve Floyd, Lenny Spetter. Trent Harris, Paul Walborn. Putting on a good show is the concert band. This band helps many musicians gam experience for symphonic band. Front Lisa Hoff. Angela Lopez, Gndy Asimakis. Tammy Dentinger. Angel Graham, Michelle Arbon. Sheri Bates. Kathy King, Tammy Caillouette, Tammy Wiley Second: Seth Miller. Dan Lunsford, Troy Morin. Lorenzo Holmes. James Brown, Mr. White Third: Doug Ewing, Jacob Dillon. Jeff Christophcrsen, Jason Tobias, Todd Peterson. Greg Stucky, Holly Archibald. Dawn Caillouette Last. Tiffany Stanfill. Chris Howard, Rob Henderson KEEPING TIME The concert band is the building block for symphonic band. Stu- dents often spend a year or two in concert band refining their skills for symphonic band. Director of the group was Ken White. Members of the group also per- form in marching band in the fall as well as in all school and night concerts. Next year both bands will move into their new band room, which will provide more privacy and a better performing atmosphere. 140-Concert Band

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Singing solo! Michelle Dudek enjoyed participat- All That Jazz singers were: front; Alaina Bogle, Debbie Jacky. Montrece Bogle, Kerry Quirk, Judy Shaffer, second row, Michelle Dudek, ing in All That Jazz. Hrin Craig, Julie Forester. Denise Mears, Cheri Hager, third row; Chris Luft, Brian Caskey, Lenny Spetter, Erin Rogers, Mrs. Eitenier, fourth row; Albert Peugh. Ken Leppert, Scon Neel, Jamie Hampton, Curt Heidrich, Shawn Sorenson, and Brett Englestadter. THEIR VOICES CARRY ON. . . As Mrs. Eitenier says, Concert Choir is open to any student who wants to sing.” With this year's group boasting 44 members, it's obvious that a lot of people want- ed to sing. The group performed in Maza- ma's fall and spring concerts, plus participated in a special Mazama- Klamath Union concert at Mills Auditorium, where they sang songs from the movie musicals; The Wiz and The Wizard of Oz. Choir students Theresa Arnold and Regina Dumont had a special opportunity to attend the SOME A Solo and Ensemble Contest held in Ashland. This group has grown musically this year to become a fine ensemble. It is important to them to sing well, and they worked hard to achieve that goal. Concert Choir members were front. Wendy Smith, Debbie Godfrey. IXanna Vitale. Jeff McLean. Norma Ramirez. Jenny Deg root, second row; Julie Montgomery. Tina Petty. Joanne Poison. Leslie Cosscy. M.kc Kelly. Pat Finner. Jenny Wardell, Jill Wagner, third row. Wanda Pricm. Kami James. Gloria C ates. Deanna Gunn. Bill) Carter. Kenneth Erickson. Regina Dumont. Cindy I glum, fourth row . Cindi Audiss. Sara Coke. Theresa Arnold. Dan Lunsford, Jason Add). Todd llubler. Tammy Stevens. Kathy King 142-Concert Choir