ROWVA High School - Rovan Yearbook (Oneida, IL)

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 Despite a severe lack of experience, the Jazz Band had a really successful year. They started out the year with a first-place at Augustana. They received a disappointing second place at their own jazz festival and then went to Western Illinois University to compete. They made an incredible showing at Kirksville and received second place, the highest placing they've had there in several years. They finished the year with the Farmington Festival. Amanda Asplund (piano), John As-plund (bari-sax), Bryan Holmes (trombone), Angela Olson (tenor sax), Julie Paul (alto sax) and Michael Rittenhouse (drum set) received soloist awards at festivals through the year. Often times, performances without a judge are more relaxed and exciting. Some such performances were at the Knox County Teacher's Institute, the Lions Club Pancake Supper, and at St. Mary's Square. The Jazz Band had a clinic with the Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Band this winter, and any remaining ego was quickly stamped out of existence. All the jazz members overcame their humiliation, however, and returned that night to put on a concert with Wesleyan's band, where they put their new-found knowledge to work. The Jazz Band maintained their wild 'n' crazy tradition this year. Between performances and practices they had stool stacking contest, mass bowling competitions, imitation strip poker, and pie fights. They cruised downtown Kirksville and were promptly egged. Combining performances and pandemonium has always been what the jazz band does best, and it shows no sign of stopping now! Th-th-that's all, folks! Looney Tunes Rhythm Julie Harpman, Michael Rittenhouse, Amanda Asplund, Tom Todd, Tonya Laubach. Saxes — Angela Olson, Jerod Gross, Deanna Bray, Julie Paul, Christie Cain, John Asplund. Trumpets — Karla Windsor, Carol Stewart, Julie Lake, Mary Robbins, Jon Nelson, Chrisy Tyc. Trombones — Rob Kalb, Kathy Laird, Bryan Holmes. Jazz Band 29

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Merry Melodies Front Row: Noelle Snyder, Patti Behymer, Laura Holmes, Renae Blair, Shelly Orwig, Deanna Bray, Amanda Asplund, Michelle Cottingham, Ari Millen, Stacy Rylander. Second Row: Kelly Quinones, Sharon Malcolm, Teresa Laubach, Karla Windsor, Lynn Stotts, Dan Reem, John Asplund, Tonya Laubach, Mary Jane Theesfeld, Stephanie Carlson, Julie Harpman, Angela Olson, Christie Cain, Kellie Folger, Tracey Hubbard, Tracey Copeland, Karin Owrey. Third Row: Betsy Bodenhamer, Karen Hutchinson, Kim Whalen, Tami Kirk, Jerod Gross, Theresa Anderson, Shelley Johnson, Julie Paul, Scott Larson, Julie Lake, Mary Robbins, Jon Nelson, Kiersty Thomas, Chrisy Tye, Carol Stewart, Todd Rogers, Mark Stevens, Amy Mundwiler, Kathy Carlson, Rob Kalb, Kathy Laird, Bryan Holmes. Fourth Row: Tom Todd, Derrick Appell, Jim Robbins, Michael Rittenhouse, Steve Copeland, Kathy Loveall, Jim Keneipp, Rob Schulz, Kris Loveall. As usual, the concert band had a busy year, filled with much hard work. The band started practice at the beginning of November and in December they performed at the Christmas concert. In March the band gave their annual winter concert, and in April they competed at Organization Contest. They received a division II rating in sight-reading and three division 1 ratings in prepared competition. One of these division I ratings was a perfect score, a very high honor for the band. These scores earned the band the right to compete in Honors Band, the state concert band competition. In May the concert band finished the year with the annual Parade of Bands concert and ice cream social. 28 Concert Band

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Chorus members are (floor) Tracy Prince and Mr. Ruehmer, instructor; (first step) Terri Kemper and Kathy Carlson, (second step) Dawn Woertz, Patti Behymer, and Sally Carlson; (third step) Stephanie Stotts and Julie Harpman; (rear) Bryan Holmes, Bob Watt, and Luke Marquith. With a total of 11 members, the chorus again proved quality is more important then quantity. Performances this year included the Wataga Senior Citizens and the Galva Senior Citizens. The chorus also performed in the annual Junior Senior High School Christmas Concert. This year, they also held a spring concert to showcase the Junior and Senior High choirs. The 1984-85 chorus continues to celebrate life through music in all forms, and they had a great time doing it. 30 Chorus