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

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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

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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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CHOIRS LIFT THEIR VOICES TO THE SKY Projecting their voices! Concert choir made their voices heard. Introducing the performers is Mrs. Ei- tcnicr. She was the back-bone of ail Ma- zama choirs. Sixty-two students made up this year's Mazama AC Choir. In order to be in this elite group, the stu- dents had to audition for Mrs. Ei- tenier, their director. The singers performed mostly serious literature which ranged from renaissance through contem- porary time periods. They partici- pated in many singing activities, including the Mazama KU Choral Concert. SOME A Choral Festival, and the International Music Festi- val in San Francisco. In order to attend the special out of town concerts, the singers had to earn their way through various fund raisers. Many money-maker activities were held throughout the year. The AC Choir group worked very hard to accomplish what they set out to do. The music they per- formed was very challenging. Mrs. Eitenier says they met their chal- lenges with 3-D Excellence — Dedication, Determination, and Discipline; Becoming the best choir Mazama has seen. All that Jazz is a choir made up of students who auditioned for their membership and were willing to attend an early-bird class. They performed in several places throughout Oregon including Portland, Pleasant flill, and Eagle Point. They also performed as a special international festival in San Francisco where an untimely bus failure caused hours of delay. The best was made of the situation as the group toured the wharf with Mr. Fitzpatrick in tow. In order to cover the expenses for their out- of-town trips, the group held nu- merous fund raisers. All members were also in Ad- vanced Choir. Mrs. Juanita Eitenier (director) said, They have all demonstrated that talent, hard work, and the spirit of cooperation makes for an outstanding jazz en- semble. Advanced Choir members were: front; Crystal Myers. Lisa Griggs. Beth Hutcheson. Chris I.ounsberry. Greg Stuckey. Eric Chase. Niki Dean. Kristy i.aync. Arm Dahm, Laura Wagner. Michelle Dudck. Debbie Jacky, second row; Judy Shaffer, Vt anda Webber. Denise Mears. Nita King. David Hunt. Hunter Jackson. Jeff F.nglestadtcr. Hrin Craig. Julie Forester. Kristin Shimek. Christina Stuckv. MontreCc Bogle. Michelle Turner. Jolene Coates, third row; Hrin Rogers. Yvonne Ouellette. Colleen Bicktord, Leah McGuire. Mickey Lipe. Brett Fnglcstadter. Alaina Bogle. Valjean Young. Sandy Reeder, Tonya Wright. Yvonne McGinnis. Su ann Wells. Melissa Stuck, fourth row; Brian Caskey, (.had Ensor. Orville Morris. Lenny Spetter. Jason Vonccnt. Scott Neel. Shawn Sorenson. Mike Tucker. Albert Peugh. Nathan Kruse. Keith Paschal. Chris Aper. Scott Walliman. Greg Dykes, Barry Barger. All That Jazz, AC Choir-143