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

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[nj(o) LMJULnj Varsity Band: Front row: Lisa Zussman, Janet Voss, Kelly Hoffman, Adam Machaiek, Linda Kesee; Row two: Jeff Byker, Steve Kalish, Kathy Stout, Fran Ingrassia, Debby Rubolino, Anne Bailey; Row three: Ron Dubrock, Ken Schmidt, Ben Italiano, John Misko, Kim Blake, Doreen Sobioch, Kurt DiCico, Jim Schwichtenberg, Jim Majors, Tom Drozd; Row four: Cory Starr, Jeff Asher, Rick Behnke, Pete Delestrez, Dave Mocinski, Gerry Albers, Bill Brown, Scott Martens, LouAnn Schultz, Mike Michaiek, Bob Misasi; Row 5: Kim Aubrey, Sheri Oneby, Tom Jaeger, Mike Caffero, Chuck Reed, Rich Brain, Roger Rodefer, Mr. J. Idaszak, director; Row six; Roberta Prost, Dave Ceick, Vito Ingrassia, Chris Drozd, Roger Bain, Andy Ryndak. Cadet Band: Front row: Cheryl Bieber, Dwight Paulus; Row three: Steve Lee, Rock Patty Smith, Nadine Parenti, Julie Duda, Joan Cochairo, Sue Bussa, Dawn Keller, Loraine Kolasa; Row two: Debby McMul- len, Kathy Smith, Lou Perro, Laura Shekut, Lynn Thacker, Camile Aldana, Steve Scacia, Scorn, Carl Peterson, Cliff Johnson, Steve Vandenberg, Fred Kolassa, Ken Trenhale, Chris Halverson; Row four: Dan Cooper, Tom Mariani, Kevin Bedard, Steve Vazzano and Mr. J. Idaszak, director. Beautiful Sounds The coming of age of the Music Department has brought with it an outstanding reputation, as well as, many perfected musicians. As you hear the familiar strains of Rocky throughout the fieldhouse, you get a sample of some of the talent that has been developed within the depart- ment. The fame of the Marching Knights has spread throughout the state, as seen every October on State Street during the annual Columbus Day Parade. After many hours of practice, the Concert Band, directed by Mr. Joseph Idaszak, presented many football half-time shows and added an entertaining touch to the home basketball games. The band ' s annual spring trip brings a climax to a hectic concert and marching schedule. Led by Steve Guzzi, Kevin Asher and Mark Stroebel, the Stage Band has grown considerably over the past two years. In an effort to educate people about jazz, the Stage Band, directed by Ms. Karolee Sidler, practices once a week for three hours in preparation for their Parents ' Dance, assembly performances and the Mewlrep Jazz Festival. The Concert Orchestra rounded out their year by adding the seasonal music department concerts to their already hectic schedule. Providing music for the annual spring musical, which was THE MUSIC MAN, is a major task taken on by Orchestra members. 6T

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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 ' • —

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Taking a slight pause, necessary to relieve the tense daily practice sessions, Cathy Mecko rests her cello and bow and takes a breath before continuing on with the music. Showing the other side of Stage Band, Kevin Asher and Ms. Sidler take a moment to relax and clown around to relieve the pressure prior to one of their concerts. Performing one of the many tunes played during the Christmas Assembly are Stage Band members Sal Occhipinti, Lori Platek, Lee Brigham and Pete Ribando. 62