Rock Island High School - Watchtower Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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A-Squad: Jennifer Rodamsky, Cathy Zeil, Krista Butterfield, Vikki Stearns, Stephanie Quade. Drum Majors: Margaret Kuehl, Christian Erikson, Troy Anderson. Percussion: Bottom row: Missy Darr, Jeni Gustafson, Amanda Priest. Row two:Aaron Wilkins, Erik Wilson, Curt Oelschlaeger. Row three: Vinny Lam, Shelly Reed. Top: John Gripp. Flaggs: Left: Danelle Edgington, Melissa Ver- sluys, Angie Jennett, Sylvia Gunter, Leila Cotton. Middle: Jenny Fredrickson, Barb Melchi, Lisa Ball. Right: Richelle Dailing, Denise Whitcomb, Leticia Reyes, Cindy Ar¬ nold, Devona Mallory. RIHS Band. ..They put the spirit and zip in the air wherever they go From the marching Rocks to the pepped up players, to the concert band, the Rocky musicians have been on the move from the beginning of the year on. The Marching Band begins their school year in mid-August with practices from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with only a short break for lunch. The long days in the blistering sun pay off however when the band shows the results of the weeks of practice. Parades, competition, marching and football games are the showcase for these musicians as they work their way through the fall. Shortly after football season and marching end basketball and Pep Band begin. Twice a week rehersals get the group ready for those exciting nights in the fieldhouse. The Pep Band lends a festive air to the evening and is appreciated by the fans and the team alike. The Concert Band begins its season as soon as the marching uniforms are stored. Classical pieces, as well as marches, an d many other types of music are played to suit the talent, taste and quality of sections and students. The Christmas Concert and the Spring Con¬ cert are the two main performances pre¬ sented. The Rock Island High School Band does not only provide a learning ex¬ periences and good times for the mem¬ bers of its groups but it adds pleasure and entertainment for the entire community.

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ORGANIZATIONS At school, organizations are tickets to fun, leadership, and activity. If Rock Island High School was a Carnival Cruise ship, then organization sponsors would be cruise directors. These clubs sponsor dances, parties, and community projects. Everyone can find a diverson (besides shuffleboard) to amuse themselves. 27

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R.I.H.S. Marching Band All Staters: Front row: Rosie Choi, Pam Hagen, Virginia Plutz. Back row: Jon Schrader, Wendy Czekalski, Curt Oelsch- laeger, Gretchen Wood, Christian Erikson. Saxophones: Front row: Craig Braet, Doug Tucker, Jason Nelson. Back row: Bill Schut- tler, Brent Metcalf, Andy Gale, Mike Bauer, Jason Smith. Low Brass: Front row: Lael Deleu, Alexis Rowe, Amber Pollack, Falena Cotton. Row two: Todd Ziegler, Brian Smith Eric Robb, Andy Pfister, Brian Dorch. Back row: Devin Viers, Jeff Patty. Cadres’ (Top to bottom). Lisa Ball, Curt Oelsehlaeger, Angie Rockycki, Bill Schuttler, Shelley Reed. Laura Kent, Nicole Martin, Krista Butterfield. 29