Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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CITY LIGH First Row: C. Fiske, D. Tomlin, 8. Phinkett, K.- Kenyon, M sell, E. McCormick, 8. Owens, Second Row: KR. Nelson, Ki ck, d. Moogalian, S. Farmer, C. Vasco, B Hoecke, K .K. Headley, Third Row: C, Sizemore, J. Horst, T. Silver, ntgomery, L. Robertson, 8. Davis, J. Phillips, Fourth Ro Campbell, M. Brenner, A. Hunt, K. Hicks, J. Smith, K. ock, M.Turbeville, K. Davis, S: First Row: J. dohessa. arter, R, Nunnaly, N. H J. Housto J. Smith, Johnson, eward, Fourth Row: | Trepkis, §. Price, N. Spitler, J. Men vin, K. Wi n, E. Pickler, T. Farlow: MADRIG First Row: L. Gonzolas, L. Phi Second | Row: S. Hesston, M. Santemyer, L. Roberts, | Kenyon, R. Lanhani, G. Czyszczon, G. Kren kK . Loth, K. Nance, A. Hunt. JILL CARTWRIGHT, LIBBY BROWN, AND JENNY TINDALL re- hearse some of the jazzy steps typical of a performance. TODD KING AND JENNIFER BELL perform as a couple. OW: First Row: C, Leyo, J. Bell, J. Cole, M. Cave, Second Ro Cartwright, S, Patrick, J. Ketron, M. Boler, T. King, C. K J. Little, B. Dillard, T. Merrick, M. Grow, T. Sanborn, d Row: J. Spruill, L. Paulette, L. Smith, K. Bi- gainatti, J meron, M. Hartsfield, C. Smith, M. Tracey, d. Prather, F h Row: D, Pinkleton, L. Brown, J. Tindall, K. King, D. Harrington, D. Daniel, T. Sessions, S, Schweikert, EK. Munro, Fifth Row: R. Rath, 8. McGlynn, A. Wall, J. Huggins. THE MADRIGALS GIVE AN EXCEL- ; LENT PERFORMANCE at the tradi- tional Christmas concert. Bes seomaaer 20) ACADEMICS CHORUS a” ‘Ulere than Dust a Pretty Vacee

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Performance Band and Orchestra Excel or the bands and orchestra, hours of hard work and dedication all led to one thing — performance. With personal ambition to do their best and pride in their group expertise, students excelled in concerts and competition. The marching band was the most visible of the groups, per- forming every Friday night dur- ing the football season and at pep rallies. The band, full of spirit, helped spread its enthusiasm to students with its recognizable beat. The combination of music and marching skill in their perfor- mances impressed students. The concert band also achieved excellence despite great adversi- ty. Their director, Mr. Jim Hale, suffered a back injury and had to miss a month of school. Senior leadership took over as drum ma- jor Steve Lyons directed the band in its Christmas concert. Steve commented later, “I felt such a rush of power. It was incredible.” MARCHING SYMPHONIC BAND: Front Row: T. Nida, K. Rosbe, C. Lamberth, L. Bdrry, L. Schumate, A. Lutz, J. Prentice, A. Porterfi Braun, G. Thompson. Second Row: T. Colley, K. McKinney, T. Beattie, D. Garulot, §. Brooks, J. Johns, D. Neale, A. Long, J. DeNunzi Cozens. Third Row: Mr. Hale, M. Phillips, S. Bradley, E. Wise, C. Julian, K. Hooper, Al Lio, J. Riley, L. McDaniel, T. Bayer, J. McCorma Witter, V. Storer, B. Hines, A. Flinchbaugh, J. Holmes, L. Andrus, L. Denny, M. Chittenden, G. Yowell, S. Miller, A. Smith, M. Poliquin. Kiviko, M. Scheidrich, C. Gehr, E. Powers, J. Brown, D. Coalren, K. Whitehead, D. Dqwalle, J. Roberts, J. Powers, M. Smith, R. Spruill, Collins, G. Hague, J. Kotas, D. Irons, M. McCurry, C. Ryan, J. Trider, S. Green, D. Walker, L. Mink, B. Powers, P. Lefever-Garber. Fifth Greenfield, D. Blankenship, M. McCurry, C. Lewis, E. Murphy, G. Ross, J. Price, J. Ghtes, J. Leichnitz, K. Cullum, E. Smith, D, Hickman . , : ‘ a GD ite shes ae, th e = Se of . The concert band went on to earn a “1” at festival in marching and symphonic competition, making them an honor band — a distinc- tion shared by few other bands in the state. Of course, like any band, they also engaged in exten- sive fundraising, including spon- sorship of the Battle of the Bands. The orchestra, though smaller than the bands, was a close group of talented people who also donat- ed much of their time to their mu- sic. ‘It’s a lot of hard work, but it pays off,” said Ben Dorsey. The orchestra performed superbly at Festival, in Virginia Beach. Stan- dout performers Eddie Cho and Amy Catron received special hon- ors. They were chosen to all-re- gional orchestra, and Amy Catron went on to be first chair in the state, an unprescedented honor for the school. For the orchestra and band, it was a year of excel- lence in performance. at en POE, ti I j MR. KELLNER DIRECTS THE ORCHE prepare for upcomi RLESSLY ORCHESTRA: Front Row: D. Keliner, T. Dela H. Schnurman, 8. Phillips, A. Packer, E. Wis Catron, C. Smith, E. Cho, U. Chen, B. Davis, Willis, J. Byrum, B. Witcher, J. Cookus, B. Do G. Nofsinger. Lyons, H. Marley, J. Brown, A. Mullens, S. Wood, P. Cooper, J. Jones, H. Gryder, C. Martin, D. Davis, H. Mills, M. Howell. Back Row: J, Vandercook, L. Roberts, A. Grills, K. Goforth, J. Julian, E. Newland, L. Melroy, M. Werly, J. Hughes, L. Hayward, C. Schutzes, S. Samuels, J. Jaiinston, N. LaPara, J. Flaherty, K. Miller, G. Crane, K. Anonick, C. Petry, C. Leyo, A. Brooks, C. Cramer, J. Knight. BAND ORCHESTRA ACADEMICS

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JUST FOR SHOW SEN- IORS, DAVID HARRING- TON AND JOHN HUG- GINGS practice some dance steps during class. Chorus SENIOR JUST FOR SHOW MEMBER, COOKIE LEYO, performs with the all- important, enthusiastic smile. MELISSA RUSSELL, A MEMBER OF CITY LIGHTS performs with the rest of the chorus. More than Just a Pretty Voice he Midlothian High School chor- uses participated in several major events throughout the year. In November the Midlothian Madri- gals and Just for Show combined to present J. S. Bach’s Cantata 80, “Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott” with the orchestra. The Mixed Chorus and City Lights also performed works by J. S. Bach. The holiday season was celebrated with many area con- certs culminating with an evening concert on December nineteenth and an in-school concert on De- cember twenty-second. Also in December, Just for Show attend- ed a choreography retreat where two choreographers from New York City came to Midlothian to work with the group. In March, Just for Show trav- eled to Raleigh, N.C. to partici- pate in the North Carolina Show Choir Invitational and won the Grand Champion trophy. On March eighteenth, all of the chor- uses attended the Virginia Music Educators’ Association Choral Festival at Clover Hill High School. City Lights and Mixed Chorus received superior ratings, and the Madrigals and Just for Show received excellent ratings. Just for Show then travelled to Lynchburg, VA to the Blue Ridge Show Choir Invitational as the reigning Grand Champions where they performed an exhibition. The next weekend, Just for Show and City Lights competed in the Mid-Atlantic Show and Jazz Fes- tival at James Madison Universi- ty where both groups received su- perior ratings. As the school year came to a close, all of the choruses presented a spectacular spring concert with singing and dancing. Just for Show and the Madrigals were also invited to sing for Bac- calaureate. Many chorus students contin- ued to share their singing and dancing talents at the spring musical, Paint Your Wagon. Just for Show members, Tonia San- born, Sean McGlynn, David Har- rington, Todd King, and Jill Cartwright all won leads in the play. Leanne Gonzolas, a member of the Madrigals, captured a fe- male lead in the production. While chorus was just a class for some, many opted to share their remarkable talents, as in the musical and other local produc- tions. The talent of the four choruses was evident throughout the school year, from rehearsals dur- ing class time, to countless awards at weekend competitions to the spring musical. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY VIRGINIA CHORUS ACADEMICS Wore than Just a Pretty Vorce hae