Robinsdale Armstrong High School - Gyre Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Varsity Choir Sings Out Row One: Denise Milstein, Ana Benson, Richelle Marten, Kerry Kleyman, Joel Hohenstein, Holly Vrieze, Connie Grantwit, Autumn Wohlwend, Forrest Brandt, Jenny Elrod, Jenny Parks, Benji Latz Row Two: Katie Schultz, Linda Gauvin, Elizabeth Schreiner, Kara Serie, Kathy Sessions, Kara Pilon, Mark Queen, Brenda Millin, Cristy White, Becky Jackson Row Three: Choir Director Mike Dailey, Sam Baker, Heather Osborne, Sara Maroski, Chrissy Held, David Marten, Joy Campbell, Tina Agar, Cari Johnson, Sharon Hall, Bob Bloomquist, Scott Koltes ith the addition of the ninth graders to Armstrong this year Wcame the addition of the Varsity Choir. This choir is com- posed of 34 ninth grade students and is directed by Mr. Dailey. They perform in the Winter and Spring Concerts, as well as, the Festival 281 that is performed with Cooper. This year the Music program at Armstrong has expanded to include these newcomers and they have added to the excellence of the Armstrong Music Depart- ment. Mark, Bob, and Scott concentrate on their music. Can ' t get enough of that music. 67

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Concert Choir he Concert Choir consists of 72 T singers and is mainly composed of sophomores, and a few juniors and seniors. As a fundraiser, the Con- cert Choir sold Happenings books.They also participated in a winter and spring concert, contests and a winter festival with Robbins- dale Cooper High School. The Concert Choir can be proud of all they accom- plished this year. Above: Let those notes come through. Left: Have you ever tried singing in this position? Below Left: Row One: Kelly Cochrane, Elisa Wile, Kari Eide, Karrie Legra; Kristal Hanson, Jennie Lee, Amee Buster, Dee Hoffman, Kaia Moquist, Raka Mustaphi, Megan Friedman, Stephanie Anderson, Leann Freeberg, Gretchen Olson, Karen Gannon, Heather Nelson, Liani Austin. Row Two: Melissa Kozmik, Trisha Murphy, Amy Schuneman, Jennifer Hanly, Jennifer Bertelson, Jeni James, Tricia Pearson, Romone Flournoy, Murray Blehart, Troy Tiedens, Donna Vaught, Sidney Berg, Cheri Robinson, Kathy Walters, Maggie Dow. Row Three: Kristie Walker, Kris Davis, Debbie Rubin, Karen Johansen, Shawn Spence, Chris Ball, Laurie Wilnkman, Tanya Hetland, Jacques Lewis, Adam Rudoy, Jason Wold, Dave Pestel, Anna Odegaard, Amy Carrison, Gretchen Julseth, Chris Cartwright, Kris Wilfrid, Kim Larson, Chris Arel. Row Four: Kelly Pederson, Ann Peterson, Maggie Peat, Melissa Anderson, Shelley Moen, Tanya Garner, Karen Cervantes, Andi Leyse, Bob Morley, Chris Larson, Andy Bauer, Liz Mueller, Pam Hein, Christy Suttell, Hilary Cooperman, Paige Karno, Laura Shaw, Alexandra Robinson. Ed leads the choir. 66

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Jazz Symphonic Band The Armstrong Jazz En- semble consists of 21 mem- bers who enjoy performing music and working together to create the ultimate band. These dedicated musicians give up free mods, Monday evening, and leisure time to rehearse. This band is di- rected by Mr. French who helps develop their skills. In the spring they go out on tours, play at company and organization dinners, and participate in contests. In February they play at the Lake conference Jazz Fest, which this year was held at Osseo High School. Jazz Band; Row one: Matt Griggs, Steve Seeger, Josh Elliasen, Fred Grey, Jim Halvorson, Timna Odegaard, Mark Olson, Jeremy Rotthstein, Will Prigge, John French, Bob DeValk, Mark Weigle, Dave Blehert, Pete Meyer, Row two: Pat Testerman, Reid Anderson, Eric Gratias, Zane Petersen, Josh Peskay, James French (director). Far Right: Eric meditates at the vibes, while Dave heats up his horn. Right: Jazz band lets out their hot air at a cold winter Monday night rehearsal. Symphonic Band: Row one: Tinna Hung, Rachel Peat, Jenny Francis, Chrisy Johnson, Kris Johnson, Kate Oberg, Jenifer Meyer, Stephanie Untied, Betsy Erbaugh, Row two: Sue Levine, Jill Sonnichson, Sara Carlson, Shawn Bury, Lisa Francis, Kris Guttormson, C.T. Borowiak, Jim Halvorson, Paul Kreuger, Mark Olson, Debbie Cameron, Timna Odegaard, Row three: Bob DeValk, Janis Gandrud, Pete Meyer, Jeff Gove, Tom Gundermann, Dave Blehert, Misa Saros, Reid Anderson, Pat Testerman, Marc Weigle, Matt Griggs, Brigette Berlin, Steve Seeger, James French (director). Row four: Eric Gratias, Josh Peskay, Chad Juenke, Jeff Gottstein. Symphonic band is a group of talented students who are interested in music. Some of them are involved in other musical activities. The band is directed by Mr. French. The band officers are Tom Gundermann(pre- sident), Reid Anderson- (vice-president), Stephanie Untiedt(secretary), and Misa Saros(treasurer). They helped with the fundraiser, planned their spring trip, and represent the other band members. They gave two concerts. Band is defi- nitely a valuable class to take. Although it ' s a lot of hard work, practice, and time, it ' s rewards are great. 68