Richmond Heights High School - Yearbook (Richmond Heights, OH)

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What ' s thia? I don ' t read music, I just play by ear. Larry has been the Jazz Band drunimer for the past three years. Summer Concert. Jack Vrh and Jim Dworning play their trumpets at a summer concert in the Richmond Heights Park. A summer concert was enjoyed by all. Horny. Playing together is an important part for Matt Tagliaferri and William Eversole. The two trombonists participated in a Brass Quartet that competed in competition. ' Fame . Jazz Band solo vocalist Stacey DiFrancisco :hecks to make sure she is singing the right chords, stacey sings songs like Fame . The bald brigade poses for a picture with their bar- ber, Mr. Potokar. It is ironic that the only one who did not go to Mr. Potokar was his son, Bob. Most of the wrestling team with the ex- ception of Mike Maclellan, Dan Hanson, and Jeff Girbino had their heads shaved. Pictured here are Jim Skernivitz, Bob Potokar, Jim Pawowski, Chris Courtney, Mr. Potokar, Jeff Zitel, and Me- sha Adkins. Potokar said, It makes you feel like a whole new man, it makes you crazy! Bob Suszek said, When I saw Potie ' s, I had to get mine done. — J.2. The Bald Brigade Jazz Band 129

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super musicians JAZZ BAND Members swing to in beats What is Jazz Band? Jazz Band is a group of the school ' s finest musicians grades 9-12. The requirements for being in it are simple. If you are good enough, you can join. This year the jazz band got off to a slow start. With no show choir to back up and the doubt of soloing it, Mr. Maneri commented, I had my doubts about this group of musicians, but they have been proving themselves every time they prac- tice and perform. With Mr. Maneri conducting the group, they played such concerts as The Key Club Show Choir Extravaganza, in which they were featured. The Pre-School Kiddy College, and many retirement homes Leather. Jazz band guitarist Larry Richardson prac- tices his chords. The Jazz band played at the Show Choir extravaganza. around the greater Cleveland area saw performances. Jack Vrh commented, The retirement homes were the highlight of this year. When you get up in front of 100 or more gazing faces just drinking in every song you play for them as if they were starved for it, you fill up with a Omerza, David Pelleg, Brian Matz and Todd Rayer, Guitarist — Larry Richardson, and Keyboardists — Barb Sherwood and Sung Hui Choe, all under the direction of Norman Maneri. They played such songs as Rosanna by Toto, Tell Her About It , by Billy Joel, and the group ' s theme The Jazz Band membership increased to fifteen in its third year. feeling of accomplishment, like you did something worthwhile. It was incredible. Members of the group included. Drummer — Larry Schwenk, Trumpet players — Jack Vrh and Jim Dworning, Trombonists— Matt Tagliferi and William Eversole, Saxophone players — Rafe song In The Mood by Glenn Miller. The group had a rather productive year, commented Matt Tagliferi. We all learned how to read each other, than sim- ply read music, and in my opinion that is the key to a successful band. — L.S. 128 Jazz Band

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upperclass power JR.-SR. CLASS Student Officers try to please The Junior and Senior class officers were in charge of organizing fund raising events to make money for activities. The Senior class officers are President, Mike MacLellan; Vice President, Bob Suszek; Secretary, Sharon Abramovich; and Trea- surer, Kim Meyer. The Junior Class officers were Presi- dent Mary Kay Virant, Vice President Kathi Kelly, Secretary Kelly Lafferty, and Treasurer Judy Nagy. Senior class adviser is Mr. Clayton Cosimi, and Junior class adviser is Mr. Michael Noreika. The Senior Class had a number of Decision Time. Junior Class officers Kelly Lafferty and Judy Nagy, Mary Virant, Kathy Kelly hold their own meeting. Their main concern was the 1984 Prom. Splat! Nick Tibaldi, Dave Bill, and Jeff Girbino smile at their mess. The Mr. Senior contest ended in a three-way tie, as they all got a pie. I ' m so happy! Karen Adomaitis proudly shows off her Koala bear. Her bear was one of the many prizes awarded in the Junior Class magazine drive. successful events. They sold over three hundred spirit hats for $2.00 a piece. They also sponsored a Roman Toga party for Christmas and put on a Variety Show. The Senior class used its money for two things: buy paint to paint the shed, and pay for Prom. the Juniors at the beginning of the year. The Junior class ' s main source is the magazine drive. This year the Junior class made $1,000.00 on the drive, and the high seller was Jeff Zitel. For his sales he received a giant Macho Mug. If you don ' t have the money to work The Senior Class sponsored the Christmas Toga Party. The Senior class usually pays for the D.J. at after-prom, but may also help with other various expenses at prom. The Junior class president is under a great deal of pressure at the beginning of the year. They have to get lounge priviledges for with, it ' s real hard, stated Junior class President Mary Kay Virant. Undoubtedly two of the largest clubs in the school have memberships of over 70 each. They sell magazines, sponsor major dances, and arrange for the fineJ moments of high school life — graduation. — J.Z. 130 Junior — Senior Class