West High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Torrance, CA)

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M 4 V 2 fr ,ple G' Blowing into their French horns on cue, senior Man- uel Tormo,junior Shari Bagwell, and senior Debbie Har- vey complete the harmony. ElMmJQwywMof Emwmh -hoon kong WWW W ' Demonstrating his authority, Director Jim Banim conducts the practice session. Celebrating a World of Holiday Magic, the West High Band per- forms at the Toys on Parade Sr Tournament of Champions. Q- With eyes on the notes, junior Apeksha Marphatia expresses con- centration and skill. EHNU 85

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morching to the rhythmic dt riving to school, a glimmering light reflects in a band member's rearview mirror. Curious about the extreme brightness, he glances over his shoulder to discover that it's the sun rising. Presenting oneselfin public by 7:08 a.m. was a task shared by a relatively small number. Dur- ing competition season, Monday nights were designated as the official practice time for the entire Entertainment Unit. These sessions proved successful as their ratings soared. At the Colton competition, as well as in Sierra Vista and Claremont, this group earned the eminent Sweepstakes recognition for all categories in- cluding general effects, music, and field pattern. Not only was competing a factor, but this presti- gious group was involved with other activities, such as hosting the South Bay Field Tourna- ment at El Camino College. In addition, fun- draisers were by concerts and the sale of Christ- mas trees. The profits were primarily directed towards their long awaited Scandinavian tour scheduled for the upcoming summer. 'll love my job because it combines my two major loves-teaching music and teenagers, stated Director Jim Banim, l like being a part of a students day. Copy and Layout by Helen Yoo Photos by Charlie Suh and Edwards Photography 'mi I yr sr .. ,,,,, . , M, J P fy Q r,,t .,' ' I '17, 597 f uv ir ! r r if ' Band Members, Row 2: Shari Bagwell, Apeksha Marphatia, Mami Takahashi, Sheri Ochi. Row 5: Marion Wang, Carol Izu- mikawa, Doria Hai, Satoko Kanno, Esther Lee, Sam Goldman, Carol Cheshire, Viliami Mataele, Edith Lauw, Jae Pak, Dana Kan- eoka, Gavin Wasserman, Monika An- wandter, Mary Jane Tom, Brian Hoffman. Jeff Pavlin, Jeff Hodson, Tracy lmhoff, Yu- zuru Hasegawa, Cindy Kim, Scott Uyeunten, Nicole Covington, Cynthia Bullock, Tim Ed- gar, Dora Rodriguez. Row 4: Dena Shin- moto, Jennifer Hardy, Gloria Huang, To- moko Nakamizo, Virgina Wang, Mira Cha, Sheng-Lin Huang. Kent Yamachi, Dan Ogle. Randy Tanabe, Mark Stavlo. Judy Park, Hei- di lmhoff, Gloria Chang. Shelly Wu. Robee Gamo, Leslie Teruya. Amy Wilson. Row 5: Melanie Tasato, Sharon Krinsky, Woo Song, Anil Goud, Soo Song, Arthur Wong, Nicole Arnn, Henry Kim, Cameron Vilhauer, Rich- ard Ko, Beth Miles, Karen Heidebrecht, Bri- an Groven, Rori Standridge, Sally Kim, Chung Ko, Michelle Kershner. Row 6: David Ozenne, Kevin Patterson, Scott Doughty, Henry Pfister, Hunter Moore. Steve Allen, Steve Lurie, Raul Alarcon, Melinda Hardy, Pam Huebner, Alisa Miller, Kim Hayden, Brett MacArthur, Zuki Garcia, Willie Chou, Manuel Tormo. Row 7: Kevin Landino. tat- suya Hasegawa, Kristy Yamasaki, Steve Loof, Jack Hsiao, Mike Dovrat, Joe Miles, Larry Kelly, John Varesi. Jay Mastick, Kim Sutherland, Willy Song, Sun Yi, Liz Little, David Kim, Min Bae. Row 8: Daniel Kim, Bri- an Hillman, Eddie Mora, Larry Barnes, Rich- ard Gibson, Jerry Kosch. Scott Bradley. Da- vid Rauschenbach, Sauron Church, Debbie Harvey, Joel Baxter, Kenny Kim, Charlie Suh, Betsy Griffith, Dan Chaung, Chris Wang.

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V Captain: Lisa Brunken, Co-captains: Tracy lshikawa. El Camino! West Colton Field Tournament . Claremont Field Chino Street and Field Sierra Wsta Field T Place Arcadia Band Tournament of I stakes Place A Je 'Er