Parkland High School - Par Key Yearbook (Orefield, PA)

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Senior Jeff Micco directs the marching band for his second consecutive year. As drum major he conducts the music and directs the band’s formations. Drum Major Jill Reinhard conducts the Trojan Marching Band at halftime, during the Homecoming football game against Northampton. ‘Furst’ new band director leads Trojan marchers Ste xitUf For the first time ever, Mr. Alfred Reimschissel chose to have another person, Mr. Stephen Furst, direct the marching band. Mr. Furst led the 76 members of the marching band to a successful and enjoyable season. Senior Joanne Derricott stated, “I think someone new adds enthusiasm and I also think Mr. Furst will get more people interested in the band.” Mr. Alfred Reimschissel continued to direct the members of the stage band. Band and band front worked harder than ever, starting with earlier practices, and earlier deadlines. Senior Ann Toth stated that majorette practice demanded more of her than ever before, but it was worth it. Band drum majors, Jeff Micco and Jill Reinhard both led the band for their second year. Jeff commented, “Of the two years of drum majoring, I liked this year the best. The band seemed to get a lot more respect than any other year. There was a lot more combined spirit between the groups. The band front’s organization can be attributed to two new advisers. Barbara Panner led the silk squad and Parkland graduate, Debbie Altemose, directed the rifle and majorette squads. The band and band front’s main task turned out extremely well. The performance at half-time reflected all of their hard work and dedication. Overall, the band and band front enjoyed the togetherness of both clubs. 19 Band Band Front

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arching to a new beat The Trojan Marching Band performs the Parkland Alma Mater during thepre-game show. The band performs before the game to boost the spirit of the crowd. 18 The majorettes demonstrate their great skill while they perform at a home game during the half time performance. Student Life

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Marathon breaks tradition with less time, participants Maybe Bowie’s “Ch-Ch-Changes” would have been a better theme for the Dance Marathon. “Let’s Go Crazy’’ by Prince was the theme, but the distinction between this marathon and ones in the past was a focus on breaking tradition. First the Key and Leo Clubs followed Mr. Donald Fleming’s suggestion to shorten the event from 25 hours to 12 hours. Another major difference the clubs initiated was shifting the event from March to Nov. 16-17. Marathon participants also would be able to see how others benefit from their achievements. The Parkland Alliance For Youth will use the money to set up media centers in the elementary schools to educate young children about drug and alcohol abuse. local radio station. Key and Leo Clubs chose senior DJ’s Jim Fortney and Eric Rigler to keep the students rocking for the 12 hours. Both clubs’ members actively involved themselves with the planning of the event. The decorating committee decorated the gym with purple, black, and white balloons and a purple brick wall which participants signed. Presidents of Key and Leo Clubs, Anne Emmerth and Kris Breininger, wore the traditional tuxedos contributed by The Top Hat Unfortunately, the changes were not enough to atttact students. In fact, a disappointing 45 students showed up to dance out of the the 100 who had signed up. Mr. John Ritter commented that the students’ lack of interest will most likely lead to the end of the dance marathon for at least a couple of years. Instead of hiring DJ’s from a 20 Student Life