Santa Teresa High School - Compendium Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Taking up an instrument is a tedious chore. But for junior Rob Grocock, it's . . . A NOTEWORTHY FORTE 1 right, play that one ' ' more time. No, no, no! That's too ad- vanced for you. Let's try 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'!'’ Anyone who has ever taken music lessons knows the frustration of learning to play an instrument. Ju- nior Rob Grocock, however, is one student who has stuck to his music for nine years. When Rob was very young, his mother realized he had a natural in- clination for music. Rob was really interested in his toy musical instru- ments. Also, he would recognize cer- tain songs on the radio and respond to them. She encouraged him to take violin lessons when he was in second grade. He quickly mastered the vio- lin and played in the Oak Grove School District Honor Orchestra. But by fourth grade he had to quit be- cause Proposition 13 eliminated the school orchestra program. So Rob set aside his violin and took up the clarinet. Soon after, he started playing the tenor saxophone in the stage band at Bernal Junior High. In ninth grade, Rob became the leader of the S.T. band's clarinet sec- tion and managed to take up the pi- ano at the same time. Currently, he is the drum major of the marching band, which involves conducting the band and assisting the students in addition to playing. Said band in- structor Mike Reed of Rob's musical abilities, He is a remarkably mature and talented young man. Music offers a release from ten- sions and everyday stress. It is a tal- ent that I enjoy and feel good about using, Rob explained, though he admitted, I'm lazy, and I don't enjoy practice. This is a definite obstruction in my growth as a musician. When I take lessons, I don't practice, but I honestly believe I play more when I don't take lessons! Although Rob wants to be in Jazz Band next year, he doesn't plan on majoring in fine arts or music. Never- theless, he plans on playing music for many years after high school. But keep your eye on those night- clubs, orchestras, bands, and Juliard ... because you never know! By Terri Lin. Huff and puff. Watching the action at the Silver Creek game. Rob puffs out Louie. Louie on the cfannet. He has been playing the clarinet for 5 years. “I never thought that all that practice would pay off,” he exclaimed. Mom was right! Photo by Tom Un. s Juniors [ TB3

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Her mother recognized her talent and desire to play when she began her soccer career by scoring ten goals during her first game. like to take other people's glory away, stated Keri DeWald, referring to her defensive soccer tech- A winning smile. Ken DeWald, sitting in a school soccer meet- ing. discusses the team uniforms, which cost $60 each. They may be expensive but they've real sweet. stat- ed Keri. Photo by Val- erio Orsolini niques. During her last eight years of soc- cer. Keri has played every position except goalie. She likes playing for- ward so she can score, but prefers to play fullback. Sheila Dayog, sweeper for our school team commented, Keri's real dependable as a full- back, I can really trust her to stop the mother is very proud of the way Keri has handled her life during this emo- tional time and will continue to sup- port her through out her soccer ca- reer. By Valerie Orsolini. other teams players. In addition to the school team, Keri has played for San Jose Sunshine, the District II team, and the State team. She prefers playing with Dis- trict and State because there is more competition and everyone is pretty much equal. Soccer offers Keri a chance to compete and travel. As a member of Sunshine, she has attended tourna- ments throughout California. While playing for District, Keri traveled to Sunnyvale where they received first place. After being selected as a State player, Keri and her new team went on to win second place in the L.A. tournament. As a result of her im- pressive skills, Keri was one of eigh- teen state players invited to Regional Camp located in Tacoma, Washing- ton. While at camp, Keri seriously in- jured an already weak ankle by breaking three bones in her foot and fully detaching all ligaments and ten- dons. This forced her to leave camp before completing the program and ruined any chance of her playing re- gional this time around. “Even when I'm hurt I push myself so I don't let my team down, she explained. Injuries have always been Keri's worst enemy. Every time she gets hurt my heart drops to my feet, stated Bonnie DeWald, Keri's moth- er. I have continued to play because I wanted to impress my father and to make my parents happy. Since her father died, soccer has become the number one outlet for her anger. Her People io4