Valley Forge High School - Archive Yearbook (Parma Heights, OH)

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CONCERT BAND-Bottom Row: D. Lichvar, D. Eggett, L. Kling, R. Jovan, G. Skala, L. Carr, D. Dolloff, F. Paine J. Tasky, C. Smith, J. Dyck, W. McClelland, G. Telmanik J. Wasil. Second Row: J. Hoffman, F. Bartholomew, S. Lach D. Maile, D. Kruse, J. Stober, C. Stepanek, D. Parrish, S Swan, T. Moeniel, S. Brown, D. Dimas, D. Strrniska, D Mathews, N. Ferretti. Third Row: C. Ziegler, C. Messerknecht, K. Yanko, L. Tulloch, D. Bray, D. Powers, M. Stiffler, R. Jen- sen, F. Galvan, R. Hilfer, G. Gonda, D. Benson. Fourth Row J. Meinke, P. Frohman, T. Stephen, T. Koerper, D. Cochran S. Mabry, G. Kobs, J. Meeth, D. Martens, B. Dray, T. Srail L. Rose, D. Godman, J. Wolf, L. Pabst. Fifth Row: R Neumeyer. Accomplished Musicians Strive Mr. Cowden and the Orchestra graciously accept well deserved applause. 84

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Orchestra accompanies Anita Pontremoli during assembly. They Entertain Members of the Valley Forge Orchestra rapidly discovered that being a musician requires more than the ability to translate musical notes into sound. Daily practice kept players at the peak of their abili- ties. In addition to the annual fall, winter, and spring concerts, the orchestra competed in the State Orches- tra Contest, where they won a Superior rating from all four judges. Music from Bach to Gershwin found its place in the orchestral repertoire. Outstanding members of the orchestra took part in the Lake Erie League Festival and in the All-State Orchestra. Joe Hruby acknowledges the audience's appreciation for his cello solo. After football season the membersgof Valley Forge's Marching Band regrouped into the Concert and Symphonic bands. The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mr. David Petrella, performed in con- certs throughout the winter and spring seasons. Exceptional members competed in the Greater Cleve- land Solo and Ensemble Contest which was hosted by Valley Forge. A performance at commencement completed a fine year. W-Zffsilf 5Y1x7'.'2f Q -5. I ' 1 ' SYMPHONIC BAND-Bottom Row: L. Mackert, S. Inger- soll, L. Stevens, T. Kirk, M. Euse, K. Rasen, C. Lord, G. Greschuk, D. Lichvar, M. Duke, J. Michalske, J. Mizisin. Second Row: D. Strawhacker, M. Groenke, J. Hruby, L. Lanzcr, D. DeMarco, R. Moser, D. Dimas, C. Ferencz, R. Bittel, D. Jerome, M. Wilkins, L. Carr, N. Bergsieker, K. Spanagel, K. Brand, P. Nespeca. Third Row: R. Novak, J. Chesney, N. Ferretti, B. Voelkel, J. Kreutzer, T. Ruth, R. Spindler, G. Kubit, M. Cool, D. Bray, S. Roush, M. Zier, R. Zizka, L. Sunyak, G. Kapela, R. Modney, T. Calkins, J. LaRosa, J. Liguori, T. Moenich, R. Deal, D. Sollberger. Fourth Row S. Euse, T. Stephen, M. Gerace, D. Kozik, D. Niemi, R. High B. Schwarzer, L. Smeyak, J. Shibley, K. Vojnar, J. Sebek A. Coyner, R. Zizka, J. Baloun, J. Jicha, D. Benson, R. Valent D. Wakey, W. Barry, R. Black. Fifth Row: L. Schultz, D Monoc, T. Thompson, B. Wojeik, D. Tinay, G. Deepe, A. Ven- sky, R. Harper, L. Haburchak, J. Cutietta, J. Krafcik, K Potetz, D. Hartman. 8

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Concert Band displayed its musi- cal talent in concert performances in February and May. Members of the band, along with Symphonic Band and Orchestra, acted as mod- erators and guides for the Greater Cleveland Solo and Ensemble con- test which Valley Forge hosted in February. Members also partici- pated in the competition. In all the events Valley Forge partici- pated in, over 6O?6 of the candi- dates received superior ratings. The varied presentations of this musically disciplined group ap- pealed to many audiences. Mr. Elliott coaxes a crescendo from the Girls' Choir. For Perfection Of Performance Boys' Glee performs for Christmas Chorale