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Seniors James Saker and Walter Chung are chosen for
the McDonalds All American Band. However, Saker was
one of two finalists to represent Nebraska. (photo by J.
Gallentine)

Practice Pays Off

' ' G et in a straight line! Hurry up! I got a chance to participate in All·State.
don't care if it's only 20 degrees All-State was a chance to compare them-
outside, get out there and march!" selves with other musicians throughout Nebraska.
This was a typical morning for many band Students tried out at Elkhorn High School on Oct.
students. 12. Practices and the final concert were held in
Marching season was from August to Novem- Fremont.
ber. On Oct. 7 it all paid off when they went to Finalists included: (Band) Junior Ann Mateg-
districts at UNO and got a 2 on a scale from one rano (Orchestra) Seniors: Walter Chung, Jolene
to five , one being the best. Holter, (Alternate) Donna Kalveledge, Corinne
Junior Deb Will said, "Marching was a lot of Petrelli, Laurel Thiel, Laura Witte. Juniors: Dawn
fun , but towards the end of the season it got really lnzauro, Nancy Kaldor, Lisa Mutzenberger,
cold outside." Colene Schaaf, and Dave Sutton. Sophomores:
Besides marching band there was also a Bryan Gumm and Jean Wei.
specially selected honors band. Any student who There were also other special awards
was interested could sign up. It was then the students could try out for besides All -State and
directors job to select a few students whom he felt Honors Band. McDonalds offered an All Ameri-
were the best. can Band for high school students from all over
This band performed in Columbus, Ne. the United States.
Relating to this experience, Junior Brad Two seniors from each school in the state
Pickel said, "The Honor Band was a lot of fun. were chosen to represent their school in the
I'm glad I was chosen because it gave me a chance McDonalds band. James Saker and Walter Chung
to compete with other percussionists from all over were the two seniors selected. These students
Nebraska. I learned a lot." then sent in audition tapes and two seniors from
Besides competition, orchestra and band each state were chosen.
members had several chances to play in the pit Saker was one of the two finalists chosen to
for the school musicals. Many long hours were represent Nebraska.
spent practicing according to Senior Jolene Saker said, "McDonalds was a great experi·
Holter. "Playing in the pit was a good experience. ence. I was really proud to represent our school
It was harder than playing in regular orchestra and our state."
because in pit we were accompanying the · C. Schaaf·
singers." Many band and orchestra members also

During an early morning practice the drum section keeps the
beat for the rest of the band. photo by 5. Sartin)

All State Qualifiers: front-Kristi Larson, Beth Schaefer, Brown , Dan Lestrud, Ron Leach Not Pictured-Walter 197~
Am y Earlbacher, LaDonna Hieb, Ann Mategrano Second Chung, Dawn lnzauro, Donn a Kalveledge, Corinne Petrelli,
Row- Bryan Gumm, Lisa Mutzenberger, Jolene Holter, Colene Schaaf, Laurel Thiel, Laura Witte (photo by
Kris Howard, Cindy Schultz back- Jean Wei, Nancy J.Johnson)
Kaldor, Dave Sutton, Kathy Kautz, Beth Wingert, Jeff