Warren Hills High School - Lamaton Yearbook (Washington, NJ)

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Sing out. Lifting their voices, choir members joyfully sing with the Christmas spirit while performing in the Winter Concert. Taking note. Waiting for their cue to begin, seniors Amy Andreeko. Chris Cioffi and soph- omores Brian Lee and Kevin Conklin glance at the upcoming music. Great Performances The audience was hushed as the lights of the auditorium dimmed and the curtain slow- ly began to open. Seated on stage was the 38 member Concert Band waiting at attention for director Mr. Yaremczak to begin conducting. As his arms raised into the air, the sound coming from the band was astonishing. Next the lights shone as the 30 member Chorus along with Ms. Davis walked onto the stage singing harmonious melody. Thus began the Winter Concert on De- cember 17. With that performance finished, Concert and Stage Band along with Chorus members looked forward to performing with one another once again in the spring. But where to go now after the long hours of prac- tice? That question was answered for the 21 member Stage Band, as they began practice for the Athletic Di- rectors Convention that was held in Atlantic City on March 23. Before this performance was given, mem- bers of the band had to spend many long hours practicing to compete in County Band. The final outcome of the competition was that six mem- bers received first chair. Before the Winter Concert took place, Chorus sang in the Fine Arts Presentation held on October 30 in the auditorium. Ms. Davis directed their singing; they became a smash hit. A performance was also given for the Women’s Club on December 15. As the year came to an end, the music and singing stopped, but the loud roar of the audiences’ clapping lingered on. 22 Organizations

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Attention! Curtain Call Opening night. Wobbling knees, actors’ chattering teeth and sweaty palms were just a few of the reactions as the curtains opened and the play “Flowers For Algernon” was about to begin on December 4. But let’s go back in time just to see what went on before the play even began. Try-outs were a nerve- racking experience, as students be- gan audition process by taking num- bers and waiting in nervous tension until it was their turn to read lines. After many long hours of listening to readings and call-backs. Mr. Scur- ato chose the cast. Students waited impatiently on cast list day until it was posted tenth period. When the 2:33 bell rang there was a mad rush to the main bulletin board and stu- dents left with smiles or tears. If students didn’t get a part in the play, they could still be seen in their Theater Arts class. There they learned production, acting and even performed skits. With these areas learned, they could look forward to trying out for the spring musical “Fiddler On The Roof”, where once again they would have to audition. But why try-out for a part in the play? One reason according to sen- ior Chris Brandt was, “You get to meet people you didn’t know before, and when the play is over you end up becoming good friends with them.” A power-packed punch. Staggering from senior Mike Yurinko’s slug in the jaw. sopho- more Chris Eissing makes way to fall onto the ground during play practice. What do you think? Sophomore Chris Eiss- ing (Professor Nemur) and senior Rick McCord (Burt) discuss the effects of brain surgery in the play Flowers For Algernon . Words of advice. During play practice after school in the auditorium Mr. Scurato gives sophomore Brian Blaine pointers on his lines. Drama 21

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Christmas tunas. During the Winter Concert. sophomore Jen Dooley and senior Becky All in unison. During Concert Band practice. Miller perform to the music of Christmas Fa- Mr. Yaremczak plays along with sophomore vorites. Tom Wilson and junior Steve Kinsey. Practice makes perfect. Band members seniors John DeGregorio. Chad Schwartz- kopf and Becky Miller practice for the up- coming musical Fiddler On The Roof . Do-Re-Mi. .. After school in the choir room, junior Jean Bowers and sophomores Jen Es- calante and Jen Bullock sing to the tunes of Jingle Bell Rock. Giving it her all. Preparing for the upcoming Athletic Directors Convention, junior Allison Neggers plays the trumphet. Allison's many hours of practice has earned her a spot on the NJ Symphonic Band. Concert and Stage Band Chorus 23