West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

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Blaring trumpets, roaring cheers and multitudes of applause were familiar sounds heard during many school activities, such as football and basketball games. Groups such as the Marching Knights, Orchesis and Pom pon girls were responsible for entertainment at numerous school activities. This is not to say that sporting events were the only hosts of these various groups. Many of the groups plan individual concerts and shows. Blue Dolphins performed a sparkling water ballet show. Theatre-goer ' s wishes were fulfilled during the showings of Ten Little Indiansand the Children ' s play. The Concert Choir gave another sparkling performance, featuring excellent harmonies. Hours of practice and several months of planning are necessary for even the simplest production. But the long, hard hours of sacrifice are rewarded in realms of applause directed towards the various groups performing— The Performing Arts. Using one of their many formations. The Marching Knights perform to the music of The Little Drummer Boy, as Orchesis members wait for their cue.

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Conducting the West Leyden Marching Knights band through the school song is none other than Mr. Idaszak at one of the many halftime shows in which the band played. Hours of long practice are whats needed and what makes the Marching Knights one of the best bands around, just ask anyone thats ever heard them or any of the members. Concert Band: Front row: Cheryl Firlinger, Kathy Smith, Cinny Cepp, Daria Reck, Debbie McMullen, Tiffany Traczyk, Val Michuda, Nadine Parenti; Row two: Mary Sittar, Cindy Glowienke, Lisa Cicero, Sheri Oratowski, Diane Betterman, Sue Thomasson, Kathy Tolosko, Sue Ensign, Fran Hughes, Mary Papaleo, Lori Schmidt, Roberta Prost, Bryan Cottman; Row three: Carol Hartman, Bryan McMahen, Lori Platek, Teresa Albright, Anna Misko, Amy Perkins, Debby Rubolino, Carole Elwardt, Cecillia DeFranco, Diane Behnke, Adam Machaiek, Bob Clowienki, Mickey Kolief, Pat Sigvedsen, Karen Hasteltine! Mary Misko, Linda Ceragioli, Steve Lotze, Brian Newman; Row four: Karen Sedlacek, Vikki Gonzalez, Chris Newman, Cindy Hovey, Russ Tabaka, Joe Mistrata, Scott Knuth, Bill Hjelmgren, Matt Hedstrom, Larry Lloyd, Rich Loftis, Wayne Jacob, Rich Behnke, John Misko, Angela Bostleman, Kevin Asher, Norb Ashby, Sam Hubbel, Brandon McMahen, Jim Cepp; Row five: Mark Strobel, Ed Trojanowicz, Rich Loftis, Tom Tauber, Al Hanneman, Ken Morinaka, Matt Sell, Lorie Buczkiewicz, Sam Jaster, Lee Brigham, Nick McMahen, Larry Fortino, Rocky Scorn, Cheryl Lukes, Kevin Machaiek, Sal Occipinti, Pete Riban do, Scott Pack, Steve Cuzzi; Row six: Sheryl Platek, Cheri Walt, Karen Kuklinski, Sandy Weinert, Chris Paschen, Mike Mistrata, Jim Craehling, Sam Morici, Al McMullen, Cliff Johnson, Steve Ginski, Nick Kernene. The real thing; after long hours of practice inside and outside, Russ Tabaka and the Marching Kinghts are ready for the real things as they perform the half time festivities. 60 Ibui uua ' • —