Rubidoux High School - Eyry Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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very one was anxious, cries of What do you think he ' s going to be like? rang out from all corners of the room. Soon all gues- tions were answered, as the new band di- rector, Charles Gray, walked through the door. Mr. Gray had many goals for the band. One of them was to take the band members to different places to perform in parades and competitions. I look forward to doing new things with the band, instead of just staying in Riverside, stated Theresa Guerreo, a clarinet player. Being on band took a lot more than the years involved learning how to play an instrument. A major part of it was learning the formations and marching. An interesting point came from Mike Riggs, Band is a fun way to express your talent. It took a lot of time and caring to get this group where it stands. Every Tuesday and Thursday were spent practicing. It was worth the effort, the band has really improved in music and marching, said a triumphant Tony Morales. e

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Four Pleasure M, ■ ■ usic makes the world a better place, stated Lee Ann North- way, a member of Girls Ensemble and Madrigals. This was one student who was proud to be included in the digni- fied groups known as the choirs. I show my school spirit by doing the best I can during concerts and at school, voiced Vicki Popejoy. It really helped when you had a great teacher and that is what the choir groups had. Under the direction of Staci Della-Rocco, the choirs were led to concerts in the spring, the Disney- land Candlelight Processional at Christ- mas, and various festivals throughout the year. The students ' approval of their teach- er also helped. I like Miss D because she is really sweet and she gets along well with all of the kids, added Maria Stacy, a member of Mixed Choir Girls Ensemble, and Concert Choir. Why would anyone be willing to go through the gruelling hours of practice and hard labor it takes to become an accomplished singer? Raul Ynequez stated it for all, when he said, I fell in love with it! e MaJci i22jnusic is eir ler th i2iS££fcChrlsT £22£2«iond g J e Gebe don » ' r ° nt ro AW n s 7o°L u r y cy Ga ► d ' T a ll ey ' , ' e - J f s on Woods Sh ,oe Prac ices , ne r Dart Ct choir. es new number S °en w n mixed Mari Stacey , Vocal Music 45

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Mike Ascolese stands in formation alter school at practice. A lot ol time was spent learning the rou- tines. Patiently waiting lor halltime to begin is Shawn Martin. The Marching Band was an impor- tant part ol hall-time routines. Waiting for practice to start is Andy King. Learning how to play an instrument, like the drum, took a long time. Front Row: Angie Gabaldon, Maria Stacy, Kim Richmond, Michelle Venaas, Heather Cullen. Second Row: Felipe Vasguez, Anthony Rivera, Brad Hood, Steve Ross, Troy Wellman, Greg Gresham. JoAnn James. Row 3: Mike Ascolese, Adrian Williams, Sam Rose, Sophia Martinez, Mi- chelle Holstee, Melissa lackson, Kelli Lewis. Row 4 : Gerals Eldred, Mike Mayottee, Steve McGrath, Chris Poole, Andre Rodriguez, Ricky Sandoval, Tony Morales. Row 5: Gma Calderon, Tammy Hellow, Raoul Delacruz, Aaron Hanna, John War- eing, Shawn Hines, Chris Eldred. Row 6: David Haley, Michelle O ' Bnan, Burl Gregory, James Melton, Brent Ross, Lloyd Reichardt, Debbie Fer- nggia. Row 7: Andy King, Michelle Abate, Yvette Adams, Alice Williamson, Tom Martin, Carol Rupp, Javier Martinez. Row 8: Raguel Val- lin, Cathy Gross, Tanya Welch, Linda Brenner, Janeen McKinney, Tina Reed, Naida Ybarra. Row 9: Melissa Mayottee, Dede Drummond, Lenee Woodrutt, Jason Chevalier, Jennifer Wil- liams, Tashaa Bratton, Neil Black. Row 1 0: Rondo Smith, Tamara Powell, Jennie Vandervelde, Keith Metcalle, Stacy Alexander, April McDonald, Ju- nior Payne. Band 47