Mount Vernon High School - Yearbook (Mount Vernon, IA)

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J5le Bacher play5 during Jazz Band practlce k I 1 D Paullrlarker John Fllngold, Wendy Wood5, Mllfe Blngold jam at an early rnornlng Jazz Band Carney Susie Bacher Sandy Ahrens, and Dave practice. :gil ., a l A w we ,, J ,f 'Q5 ' , ff' a - n ',,, ' H, Y - lVERPlOHJAZZ BAND: Row 1: Dennl5 Jordan, Bow 5: Jame5 Draho5, Sarah Martln, Warren pn Mullen, Chad Beclxllng, Chadd Plotz, Sutherland, Milse Carney Susie Bacher Sandy bw 2: Pat White, Ll5a Lynott, Paul Marker John Ahrens, David Ringold. ngold, Wendy Wood5. Plot plctured, John Slwretta, Heyln Hanna.

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1986-87 was a year of firsts for tne Mount Vernon Jazz band. Despite los- ing 3 saxaphonists, they retained most of their veteran talent They began competition at l,aPort City where they received a one rating. After a change in their literature, they played in the Tall Corn Jazz Band Festival at UNI. On Tuesday, February 17, the Mount Vernon Jazz Band went on their first tour, playing at various schools includ- ing LincolnfStanwood, Preston, Cuba City, Wisconsin, and Dewitt Central. They finished the year in the District competition at Monticello where they finished third. The band received nine solo and sectional awards, two of which were awarded to the rhythm section, making the first time a rhythm section from Mount Vernon had ever earned an award. Chadd Piotz concentrates on the rnusic Paul Marker John Ringold and Wendy Woods help Support the trombone Section. Mike Carney practices early in the morning, -ii un' it ,f pf' ,AZ and fm Chad Reckling acyusts his mouthpiece in ora to get a perfect tone W, 4,

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The Pep Band of Mount Vernon has traditionally been a group envied by visiting schools, students and parents. This year's Pep Band received several letters complimenting them on their outstanding performances. Pep Band is not an organized band. All participants participate on a volunteer basis. The Pep Band has to be com- mended on its active participation and dedicated members who showed up for many games. They were a boost to the moral and enthusiasm of all team members. 5. 'Y' ff' ft zkiqgi A ' -lx V fs, T.-tif' V. fi? 'T - . mr , -. a 9,1-'ir dye F' T. 1' 1 , .--V l ,ent P ., .-...aye , 5u5le Bacher and a guest performer from West Branch converse before the halftime show E-T3 JY? ivy.- ,.'4-f'l.s ,-0 Q ' 4? 7:-sn-:gf ' r PEP BAND John Bihgold, Jeff Miller and Dah Schellberg help fill out the brass Section. Dehhis Jordan does hl5 best to get the pep going at a basketball game.