ROWVA High School - Rovan Yearbook (Oneida, IL)

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It s hard to pick just one or two memorable moments out of this year because I’ve had so many. This year has been the best so far and I’ve loved every minute of it. Going to Farming-ton this year with the Jazz Band and Swing Choir was great. When the Jazz Band performed in the morning. I was terrified because I had to play a different part than was used to. We were all a little nervous, I think. Then after a long wait and listening to the lllini lose their basketball game, the Swing Choir performed. You have to admit, tripping over the threshhold to the gymnasium during the first song is not getting off to a good start. We stood still during the next song, so I didn’t have to worry too much. Celebration, our last song, was a lot of fun to accompany, since we had Micheal to play drums and Carolyn and Pat playing trumpet. At night, Swing Choir performed again, and we all enjoyed ourselves — even the mistakes we made didn’t matter because we were having fun. The memorable moment was when the Jazz Band played. We were all so tired. As soon as we started playing, we knew we had the first-place trophy clinched. We built from there, and by the time we played ‘Rock Slide, our last song, everyone was really hyper and smiling like crazy. We had our own cheering section consisting of the Swing Choir and a lot of ROVA parents. The feeling I had then is hard to describe, we played completely together for the first time. We were laughing and jumping around like little kids and we loved every minute of it. I’m going to miss everyone in Jazz Band — this year was special because we were all so close. I’ve learned a lot from the seniors — not only music related things, but how to really enjoy yourself and have fun. — Angela Olson, sophomore Although it is hard to pinpoint my most memorable moment, I think I would have to say the senior party at Mr. C’s house at the end of the school year. Band has always been one of my favorite activities throughout high school and have so many enjoyable memories to save from band practices, performances, early mornings, and late nights. At the party, the seniors all got to reflect on all those memories we ’ve shared together and enjoy each other’s company for perhaps the last time of the year. We looked over crumpled souvenirs and photographs of the past parades, trips, and other fun times we enjoyed in band. This memory will always be very dear to me because those people are very special to me for they have shared the laughter, the pain, and the pride of working together in band as one unit. — Joyce Almquist, senior The Best Times Our Lives. 6 Opening Section

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I believe seeing over 30 past Kings and Queens on stage during the Homecoming Coronation ceremony would have to be the best moment of this year. We should all thank Tonya Lau-bach for her diligence and hard work in trying to contact all the past Kings and Queens in the first place. — Mrs. Harland My fifth hour as an office page was the most memorable for me this year. I had so much fun spending time with Mrs. Snyder, Mr. Sappington, and all the other teachers that came in and out during the hour. I really enjoyed all those times and really missed Sandy when she went away. — Rachel Ryamond, senior If You Could Save Time In A Bottle What Moment Would You Save? I would have to say the senior breakfasts at McDonalds, everyone seemed to have gotton so close this year, that the breakfasts just seemed to be a booster for everyone to become even closer to each other. We seemed to be just like one big happy family. — Sue Green, senior My 4th hour Accounting I class stays in my mind as something to remember! Although homework was a constant regularity, the class was really fun. I think I will remember most of all the people and the “rowdy times that we had in there. — Doug Carlson, junior Some of the most memorable moments of this year for me, I shared with my friends and teammates on the varsity volleyball team. These of which I am writing were most commonly entitled “pancake parties. ” For those on the team, it meant an hour or two at someone's house before a game. We frequently went to my home for the most part due to its locality. Upon arriving “home , we would immediately began “pigging out on anything from Smurfberry Crunch topped with blueberries to pancakes and Pepsi. During these sessions we attempted taking our turns at fixing the food. I will be as bold to say that these parties probably helped us to function better as a team. This concept was extremely visible against Alwood and other conference rivals. We had learned to ignore our fears, anxieties, and to relax and have fun. And isn’t that what high school is all about? I’m sure I speak for myself as well as many of the others, these memories will always be kept fondly within our hearts. — Tonya Laubach, junior Opening Section 5

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Band was the most memorable for me. I feel that all of the seniors in band worked together to help the younger ones. We realized this was our last year and we gave our all to every contest and event. Next year, I think that all of us in band will miss marching season and Mr. “C” a lot. Also, FHA is one activity that I’ll always cherish. We had so much fun — Halloween parties, Daddy date nights, mother daughter banquets, etc. These activities will be remembered by me along with all the added advice and encouragement given by Mrs. McQueen. — Marty Worrell, senior The first sock hop when the Wombats played would be the time I'd like to save. It was a night when everyone saw and talked to was happy and having a good time. You don’t have or see many moments in life when everyone you are dose to and care about are happy about the same thing. — Teresa Prince, sophomore Opening Section 7