The marching band made outstanding progress throughout the year. Everyone's playing was much improved and the students made steady progress in marching fundamentals. The band practiced on soggy ground many mornings, but at least no performances were rained out. Keith Elias was the Drum Major. Keith was chosen for this position because he gets along well with the band members, and also for his exceptional musical ability. State Marching Contest was a disappointment for the Prairie Marching Band as the judging was quite inconsistent. The composite rating was a division II, with individual judges awarding a division I, a division II, and a division III. Below Left: The band shows good formation as they march down the track under the direction of Keith Elias. Below: Members of the flag team were: Chris Goetsch, Sarah Hartman, Dawn Faas, Caroline Voss. Rachel Hartman, Left Front Row: Suzie Gallagher, Dian Gallagher, Sue Zach, Kathy Uthoff, Kathy Poduska, Shelley Dubishar, Minnetta Freeburg, Julie deNeui, Julie Koutny. 2nd Row: Susan Reid, Connie O'Connor, Dave Buresh, Gayle Loomis, Kim Glass, Dave Kerber, Laurie Eden, Aimee Gregor, Amy Bubon, Tracy Tollefson, Pam Ritchie, Janice Mackey. Back Row: Lynn Schrader, Bennie Grimm, Jerry Bennett, Tom Hofer, Keith Elias, Jon Gillette, Doug Tomash, Jerry Fry, Kathy Yarbrough, and Michael Bach all received division I ratings at small group contest. Band 57
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