Edison High School - Oracle Yearbook (Huntington Beach, CA)

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Successful Band Travels The success of the band was attrib- uted more to the individuals that made it up than to a single leader. The direc- tors spread the responsibilities throughout the band and gave every- one a chance to voice his or her opin- ion. It was up to the seven section leaders to call any special rehearsals and to drill their sections if needed. The overall program was led by Drum Ma- jors Tony Bolstad and Jeff Gomes and by Student Director Dave Kory. The two main events of the marching band this year were a trip to San Fran- cisco in February and participating in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena on January 1. After competing with nearly 100 statewide bands, Edison ' s band and banners were chosen to represent Or- ange County in the Rose Parade. Sev- eral practices were held during Christ- mas vacation to prepare the band for the 5 Vi mile long parade, which was covered by local, national, and interna- tional television. When in San Francisco, the band performed in the Chinese New Year ' s Day Parade, and then spent two days enjoying the wilderness of Yosemite National Park. The students spent most of their first semester raising money for the trips and planning their activities. The year was summarized when band director Gary McJilton admitted, I anticipated a good band and a good year, but it all turned out better than I had ever expected! Drum Mapr Tony Bolstad (lop left) witti Assis- tant Drum Major Jeff Gomes, Tony Bolstad leads tfie marching band (bottom left) during a practice before ttie Rowland Heigfits Band Review. Dave Kory, Jim Patterson. Joe Dean, Ivlark Kaser, and Brad Timon (top rigtit) concentrate playing and marching just before the Chino Band Review The drum section rehearses cadences (bottom rigtil) during practice before the Tustin Tiller Days Parade. Marching Band 117

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Banners Have Winning Year The 1980-1981 Banner Brigade, led by captains Tracy Blake and Kim Tiff and by lieutenants Susan Clemens and Sue Bigger, had another award win- ning year. A Banner ' s year starts in summer, and as third year girl Jann Adcock explained, Summer camp is the first event we participate in as a team. We did extremely well this year, and that was only the beginning! The Banners went to two camps this year, one in Santa Barbara, and one in Ir- vine. At Santa Barbara, they received first place in competition, first and third places in drill downs, and the superior trophy for having the highest score in camp. At Irvine, the Banners received another first place in competition; first, second, and third places in drill downs; the spirit trophy; and one again, the superior trophy. Once the year got started, the ban- ners performed at all the home football games, all the parades, and some pep assemblies. At four parades, the ban- ners received a perfect thirty out of thirty score, and in one of those pa- rades, received fourth place out of nearly fifty competing tall flag squads. The banners thought up all of their own routines under the supervision of advi- sor Jim Keys. Majorette MIctiele Johnson poses for the cam- era. Banner Brigade. From row: Susan Clemens, Tra- cy Blake. Kim Tiff. Sue Bigger, 2nd row: Denise McCarron, Michelle Stapleton. Jodie Woodman. Kathy Jagiello. Carrie Webb. Jann Adcock. Te- resa Weston. Jodi Boddie 3rd row: Susan Al- varez. Jenny Lent. Robin Perez. Beth Holland. Kris Carlson, Patti Bolstad. Top row: Jodi Kahler. Colleen Knox. Gina Dilday, Alicia Caldwell. Jor- dana Wilson. Julie Love. Colette Sanders, 1 18 Banner Brigade