Archbishop Rummel High School - Raider Yearbook (Metairie, LA)

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Band marches to successful year Clad with new uniforms and aided by the talented Chapellettes and Drill Team, the Raider band marched to numerous awards and honors. Under the direction of Maurice Varnado, this year's band was again successful as those of years past. ln addition to providing attractive exhibitions of precision and music at football half-time shows, they participated in various endeavors and marched in eight parades during the Mardi Gras season. Band 23

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OPPOSITE PAGE, LEFT: Drum maior Steve Borrello directs the band at a football halftime show. OPPOSITE PAGE, RIGHT: Performing at a football game are Ileft to rightl Victor Leggio and Anthony Serio. BOTTOM: The trumpet section ofthe concert band rehearses before school. They are lleftl Russell Zeller, James Callaghan, John D'AngeIo, Eric Bland, Steven Campo. RIGHT: An intense Murphy Whitman. 22 Activities

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The band was one of two bands from New Orleans that marched in the Krewe of Mid City's Greatest Bands in Dixie Contest during the Mardi Gras. They also participated in the Argus Parade in Metairie, where they placed second in band competition. The Raiders were also the only band from New Orleans to receive a superior rating in the New Orleans Deep South Marching Festival at Tulane University. The Raider Stage band provided excellent entertainment at various functions throughout the year, including the Fine Arts Festival and several Parent-Booster meetings. They also played at the basketball games as well as participated in several contests. The band traveled to the Lafayette and Loyola Jazz festivals and received superior ratings both times. The band was honored further by the government of Poland by being invited to give a 23-day tour of the European country during the summer. 24 Activities