1994-1995 Mentor Top 25
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Enjoying her third year singing first soprano in Top 25 and A Cappella Choir, MELINDA DODDRIDGE is excited to be completing her high school years. In school, Melinda is involved in National Honor Society and community service. She is high school DARE representative who works with the sixth grade students in the Mentor Schools. Next year, Melinda will be attending Miami University and majoring in systems analysis.

Senior, TONY PETRELLO is singing in his second season with the Mentor Top 25. He sings bass in the group and in A Cappella Choir. Tony is an active member of drama club at Mentor High and lake Erie College. Tony is a valuable member of the Television Productions Department at MHS. Tony plans attending college and majoring in television productions radio broadcasting.

As a third year member of Mentor Top 25, senior VALERIE ROBERTS , sings second alto for both the group and A Cappella Choir. She also enjoys playing the synthesizer during performances. Valerie is a member of AFS and the community service club. She has committed a lot of her time to National Honor Society where she serves as secretary. For the past four years, Valerie has been a member of the MHS varsity swim team. The college of her choice is Miami University where she has chosen to pursue studies in international business and French. Valerie will be visiting Versailles, France to fulfill her senior project goals.

As a senior, AMIE CLAUSEN , is enjoying her second year in Top 25. She sings second soprano in the group and also in the A Cappella Choir where she serves as President. When she not singing, she accompanies Top 25 on the synthesizer. Amie is a member of Renaissance, community service, and AFS. Her senior project will be three weeks in Spain, where she will be reunited with her Spanish "brother". Amie was the musical director for Memorial Junior High's production of Guys and Dolls. Church choir is an important part of her life.  Following graduation, Amie plans on attending the University of Dayton, where she will major in music therapy.

Singing bass, JEFFREY VICTOR , is enjoying his second year as a member of Mentor Top 25. He sings bass in the A Cappella Choir. He is also singing with the Northcoast Chapter of the Johnnycake Ridge Barbershop Quartet Singers. Jeff has participated in theatrical productions at Mentor High, Willoughby Fine Arts, and Lake Erie College. In the future, he plans on attending college to study theater and music. Jeff would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him.

For three seasons, senior JOE RAWLEY has performed with the Mentor Top 25. He is a member of the bass section in the group and A Cappella Choir. Joe is an active member of drama club. He was a 1994 member of the Ohio All-State Choir. Joe is a member of National Honor Society and serves as Vice President of the MHS Senior Class. This fall Joe will be attending the University of Evansville to major in vocal performance and Spanish.

Sophomore, JENNIFER WINDLE , is enjoying her first year singing alto with the group and Mixed Chorus. Jennifer is secretary of the MHS Sophomore Class, a member of Renaissance Club, and a freshman wrestling statistician. She is proud of her two ensembles who received superior ratings at solo and ensemble contest. In her spare time, Jennifer can be found either sleeping, eating mashed potatoes, or enjoying friends. She would like to thank her family, the Ross', and her mom for their never ending love and support.

Senior, ROCCO WHALEN is enjoying his third season in the Mentor Top 25. He sings baritone in the group, Men's Chorus, and also A Cappella Choir. In his free time, he enjoys sleeping, watching television, and playing softball. Upon graduation in June, Rocco will be attending the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts. He hopes to become a executive chef some day.

BECKY CLARK is a senior performing in her second season with Mentor Top 25. She is an accompanist for both the group and A Cappella Choir. Becky sings alto in Top 25 and A Cappella Choir. She enjoys skiing and playing the piano. Although she is undecided about a major study, Becky is planning on attending Ohio University next fall.

SUZANNE PADUANO , a senior, has been in choir since the 7th grade and has been a member of Mentor Top 25 for two years. She has participated in several solo and ensemble contests receiving superior ratings on her solos. Suzanne is a member of A Cappella Choir and was in tennis and drama in the past. Recently, she is involved with various clubs at MHS. Suzanne is planning on attending lakeland for one year and then transferring to a university of her choice. While in college she would like to pursue a career in early childhood development.

DAVE ORLOSKI is currently a junior at Mentor High School. He sings baritone in A Cappella Choir and Top 25. He is a MHS student council representative. During the summer, Dave enjoys swimming and playing tennis. In the winter months, he likes to ski. Dave plans to wrestle in his senior year at Mentor High. In the future, he plans to attend Case Western University pursuing the challenging field of medicine.

JULIE FARRON , a junior, is currently enjoying her first year in Mentor Top 25. She sings alto in the group as well as A Cappella Choir. Besides her involvement in Top 25, Julie also enjoys dancing and is currently enrolled in a class at Lake Erie College. She is also very active in the drama at MHS and Willoughby Fine Arts. In the future, Julie plans to attend college at Idaho University.

NICK MARKIJOHN , a sophomore, is currently enjoying his first year in the Mentor Top 25. He sings tenor in the group as well as in Mentor High's Mixed Chorus. In addition to singing, Nick also enjoys participating in sports. In the fall, he was a member of MHS's junior varsity soccer team. He also plays indoor soccer and intramural basketball. After graduating from high school, Nick plans on attending college to study broadcasting or education.

Performing with the Mentor Top 25 is an experience REGINA MANLEY has been enjoying to its fullest. Singing alto for the group, this is Regina's first year as a member. She also sings alto in A Cappella Choir. Regina has been an active member of choir for the past five years. Each year she has participated in OMEA District Solo and Ensemble Contest receiving superior ratings. She is involved in drama at Willoughby Fine Arts. Her hobbies include listening to music and writing songs. She also likes to work with children. Regina's future plans are to attend college and major in vocal music since performing professionally has been a lifetime dream and goal.

Sophomore, RYAN FEOLA , is in his first season singing bass with Mentor Top 25. He serves as the treasurer of the MHS Sophomore Class and is vice president of Mixed Chorus. Ryan is a representative for MHS student council. He plans on going out for track this season. After graduation from high school, Ryan plans include college.

JACOB TITMAN is a junior this year and sings tenor with the group and A Cappella Choir. He is also one of their accompanists. He likes to be active and his hobbies include skiing, racquetball, running, volleyball and most of all being out doors. Jacob is very active in the Church of the Blessed Hope's youth group and is a member of the Youth Choir. He enjoys spending his summers away at Bible Schools and is active in community service. He favorite subjects include biology and chemistry. Jacob eventually plans to join a field where he will be able to apply these interests.

STACIA SOWERBY is enjoying her first year of Top 25 as a sophomore. She is also a member of Mixed Chorus where she sings first soprano. Stacia is an accompanist for both Top 25 and Mixed Chorus. Other than Top 25, Stacia is a member of MHS Student Council and is active in the speech and debate club. Out side of school, she enjoys playing the piano and dancing. In the future, Stacia hopes to become a lawyer.

JEFF LEAKE is a senior this year and is enjoying his second season in Mentor Top 25. He is a two year member of National Honor Society. Jeff is a tenor in both A Cappella Choir and the group. He enjoys relaxing and listening to music. Jeff's future plans include pursuing a career in the field of engineering at Ohio State University this fall.

JEANNA GALANTE is a junior singing in her first season with Mentor Top 25. She is a member of the A Cappella Choir where she sings alto. Jeanna is a varsity football cheerleader, a member of Spirit Club, and active in community service. She has been taking gymnastics for seven years and was a national competitor last year. In her free time, Jeanna enjoys going out with friends. In the future, she is planning on attending Case Western Reserve and majoring in premedicine.

MOLLY RICHARDS , a senior, is enjoying her second year as a soprano in Mentor Top 25. When she's not singing and dancing, she's participates in the PALS, FLA, community service, and Interclub Council programs. On rare occasions when she has a bit of free time, she spends it writing plays, listening to musicals, and catching up on the latest movie. In the future, she is planning on attending college to study theater.

CHRIS BUES sings bass and is the percussionist for Mentor Top 25. As a senior, he is performing in his second season with the group. Chris is an active member of the MHS Music Department singing in A Cappella Choir and serving as a percussionist for Wind Ensemble and MHS Orchestra. Chris also sings bass in the Northcoast Chapter of the Jphnnycake Ridge Barbershop Singers. Chris is a busy member in the drama program as well. In the fall he will attend Kent State University to major in Theatre Management.

KAREN WALSH is performing in her second season with Mentor Top 25. She sings soprano in A Cappella Choir and the group. Karen enjoys being around new people and visiting new places. She likes to swim, paint, and run in her spare time. Following graduation, Karen plans on attending college but is undecided regarding a major study.

Junior, BRIAN FIEBIG , is enjoying his first season in Top 25. He sings bass in Top 25 and A Cappella Choir. In his free time, Brian likes playing the guitar, listening to music and playing pool. He is a member of the Mentor Varsity Football team. His future plans include attending a four year college to study music.

GARY HJELM , a senior, is now performing his second season with Mentor Top 25, and also sings bass in the A Cappella Choir. In addition to Top 25, Gary is a third year varsity letterman on the MHS Swim Team. This year he has also been an intramural soccer coach and a powder puff cheerleader. Gary enjoys hiking, watching cartoons, and napping. He will be attending Ohio University in the fall.

Senior, JESSICA GRACE , is thoroughly enjoying her first year as an alto with Mentor Top 25. In addition to the group, she is actively involved as a state officer in the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. Jessica was a member of the MHS basketball team. She is also a member of National Honor Society, a three year Renaissance student, and an alto in A Cappella Choir. This spring Jessica will be traveling to Versailles, France to complete her senior project. In the fall of 1995, she will be attending Miami University majoring in research chemistry.

ROBIN BOROVIC is singing second alto in her first year with Mentor Top 25. As a senior, she is Vice President of Mentor Theater and is a member of A Cappella Choir and the Inkwell staff. She thoroughly enjoys her advanced aerobics classes. Robin plans to major in communications and theater following graduation this year.

Singing tenor in his second season with Mentor Top 25 is junior, PHIL MEYERS . He is also a first tenor in A Cappella Choir. Phil is also involved in nutritional studies with weight training. He spends his summers helping athletic trainers for school athletic programs. Phil's hobbies are playing the guitar and football. After high school, he plans to study exercise physiology to become a person trainer at either Bowling Green or Toledo University.

JOHN FERGUSON is a junior attending Mentor High School and is currently in his first year with the Mentor Top 25. He is also in the A Cappella Choir and sings tenor for both groups. John enjoys playing golf and playing the guitar in his spare time. After graduation, he plans on attending college and possibly majoring in engineering.

As a sophomore, MEREDITH ZINSSER is enjoying her first year in Top 25. She sings first soprano in Mixed Chorus and the group. At Mentor High, she is actively involved in theater, student council, and International Club. Outside of school, Meredith takes lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, and flute. After high school, she hopes to attend college and major in either theater or English. Meredith would like to thank her Mom and Dad for their support.

CATIE RAWLEY is a sophomore performing in her first season with Top 25. She is a first soprano in the group and also in Mixed Chorus. Singing and dancing is a major part of Catie's life. She has been a traditional Irish Ship Dancer for the past ten years. Catie would like to pursue studies in nursing while being a member of the Air Force or she would also be interested in a musical career.

SPENCER CAHOON is enjoying his first year as a sophomore in Mentor Top 25. He also sings tenor in Mixed Chorus. He is an active participant in drama. Future leaders of America and community service club. In his spare time, Spencer enjoys bicycling, skiing, and ice skating. He is currently planning to attend Case Western Reserve University with a major in engineering.

JILL SIMMONS , a senior this year, is enjoying her second year in Top 25. She sings first soprano in both A Cappella Choir and Top 25. This year has been filled with activities for Jill from National Honor Society, Drama Club, and Renaissance. In the future, Jill is planning on attending either Marietta College or Bowling Green State University to major in communications. She would like to say thanks to all her family and friends, especially her mother and father, for all their support and love.

Performing in the second year as a tenor in the Mentor Top 25 is senior, JUSTIN CATLETT . He serves as treasurer of the MHS Senior Class and secretary of A Cappella Choir. He is also a member of National Honor Society. Earlier this year, Justin led the MHS Varsity Soccer team to its first state championship. All his years of playing soccer will payoff when he takes the field this fall as a first division University of Akron player. While at Akron, Justin plans to study pre-med.

Singing first soprano in Top 25 and A Cappella Choir for the last three seasons is senior, LAURA FISCUS . During her high school years, she has been on the soccer and swim teams. Laura is a member of National Honor Society and was a member of the 1994 Ohio All State Choir. She is active in her church youth group, sings in the teen choir, and participated as a Ministering Puppeteer. Next fall Laura will attend Bowling Green State University where she plans on pursuing a career in education with a major study in mathematics.

Performing in his third year with Top 25 is senior DAVID HABERMAN . David sings first tenor in A Cappella Choir as well as in Top 25. He is treasurer of the choir. David is a member of the North coast Chapter of the Johnnycake Ridge Barbershop singers. He has been active in OMEA sponsored contests and has received superior ratings. In his spare time, he enjoys playing baseball. After graduation, David plans on attending either Bowling Green or Heidelberg College majoring in mathematics or music. He would like to thank his parents.

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