C E Ellison High School - Free Spirit Yearbook (Killeen, TX)

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ROBERT BOWIE, lohn Thompson and Chris Plourd follow the varsity band as it marches in the Veterans' Day parade. MEMBERS of Stage Band ll are lfront rowj Robin Hilewitz, Thomas Bolin, Mike Sam- mis, lim Cettys, l2nd rowl David johnson, loseph Polchinski, Samuel Evans, Ord rowl Harry Kitchens, Willie Tenort, Morgan ln- graham, Mel Sandico, Terry Quisenberry, Paul Turner, l4th rowl lay Iamandre, Curtis Murchinson, Joe Nazario, Pat lust and Ysidro Ramirez. MEMBERS of the district band are ffront rowl loselyn Meno, Liz Koloski, Ruby Barbosa, Scott Miller, Michelle Lenox, Tina Stratton, l2nd rowj Kristine Nilsen, Kristin Lydahl, Laurie Frate, jackie Moody, Renee lennings, Saundra Broaddus, Randy Celino, 166 Band Ly t l rpybyRandyRay Grd rowj Gerald Price, Pat Parsons, Larry Gross, Kris Fidler, Richard lohnson, Thomas Bolin, Marshal Robinson, Dale Culver, Ken Williams and Duane Driver. LEADING the varsity band in the Fire Prevention parade is drum major Renee Ludwig. , ,

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i it Makine lt to the Top The beginnin of a winning tradi- tion highlightec? the junior varsity band. For the first time the band received a division one at the region marching band contest at Temple High School. As Kathy Quilhot said, 'lt felt great-really super! Maurice Bomer said, l'The clinician told us that we probably wouldn't get a one. We were really surprised when we did! The band began its practices dur- ing early August. These practices were intended to teach the many new members how to execute basic marching fundamentals. Rehearsals continued until school started when daily practices were held during first period and on Monday nights. These prepared the band for its precise halftime shows during the Thursday night junior varsity football games, featuring special numbers performed by the color guard and drill team to songs such as 'New York, New York and uFame . In preparation' for the marching contest held in mid-November, the band practiced selected pieces such as ilThe Battle Hymn of the Republic , 'Trumpet Voluntary , UBrian's Song and llFlammin' Rose , a special number performed by the drum section. These songs and the well-practiced marching of the band combined to form an ex- citing show according to half-time spectators. The contest judges ap- parently agreed with them. WAITINC for the band to begin its next song is twirler Sandra Broaddus. IEANNE GAUTIER and Sandra Broaddus are the junior varsity twirlers of this year. Band 165

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a THE area band member is jackie Moody. REGION band members are ffront rowl Kristin Lydahl, Ruby Barbosa, Michelle Lenox, 12nd rowj Kristine Nilsen, Liz Koloski, jackie Moody, Renee lennings, Saundra Broaddus, Randy Celino, Grd rowj Pat Parsons, Larry Gross, Kris Fidler, Richard johnson, Thomas Bolin, Marshal Robinson, Ken Williams and Duane Driver. lhflllll 'iv X X I vf l l -A-l J . Y fr-f 2 4 ., rc. 1 ...ck 1,4 Solo for Success A band hallway filled with cases and practice rooms stuffed with musicians were signs that a big event was under way. After marching season was over, some band members took time to practice music for the district's solo and ensemble contest. Students were able to choose from different classes of music, depending upon their ability and the difficulty of the pieces. Solos were done by many students including joselyn Meno and Mike Stockman while ensembles ranged from trios by clarinet players Kristin Lydahl, Ginger Chafin and Annette Birdwell to a forty-eight piece group of Wind Ensemble members. After hours of practice, band members played for judges. Students receiving a division one were given medals. As Tommy Bolin said, 'lPracticing for solo and ensem- ble takes a lot of work, but it's worth it. Renee Jennings added, nThe extra work helps everybody perform better. The awards for their accomplishments were ap- parently appreciated by the participants. PEP RALLIES are hectic for the band as it performs and cheers with the crowd. PRACTICING her solo is Maira Rivera. THE varsity drum section performs at theSpirit Spectacular.