Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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GRIN AND BEAR IT. Jeff Arnold (left) smiles candidly as he practices field maneuvers. LONESOME BUGLER. Crutches serve as a leaning post for Kevin Smith (below) as he rehearses the show from the sidelines. LINE IT UP. The drill team performs their 50-yard line routine during the drum solo. PURPLE PRIDE. Members of the flagline (above) lead the band around the track during a pregame show. A-TEN-HUT! Drum Major Hans Kell (left) readies for the CSU Band Day parade. 15 Band

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SHOUT IT OUT. A megaphone acts as a mechanical mouth for Mr. Clark (right) as he commands the band to line up for the halftime show. SUNSHINE SONATA. At a shopping mall in Phoenix, the band (below) performs a concert on the first day of Fiesta Bowl activities. Bobcat band keeps up tradition Following their winning tradition, the Bobcat marching band continued to reap various first place and gold awards in both state and national competitions. The highlight of the year revolved around an invitation to compete in the Fiesta Bowl National Pageant of Bands in Phoenix. Profits from band parent-sponsored concession stands, proceeds from a combined concert and auction and community support all contributed in raising the funds necessary for the long trek to Arizona. On the first day of Fiesta Bowl festivities, both the marching and jazz bands presented concerts at a local shopping mall in Phoenix. The next day, the group marched in the 9th annual Fiesta Bowl Parade. Filmed by television cameras, the event aired on KOA-TV Channel 4, Denver, on Christmas Day. During the last day of activities, the band competed in the field show competition. The marching unit earned a second place gold award, just missing the championship trophy by three tenths of a point. In other competitions, the band dominated their division at the Colorado Bandmasters Association competition, winning special awards for best rifles and flags and for outstanding drum major, Hans Kell. They also won first place trophies at the CSU Band Day and at the Cinderella City parade. Filming for the television show, “Nashville on the Road” marked a second TV appearance by the band. A marching segment is included in the opening of each show. In the early spring, the band presented two concerts. The winter concert included such pieces as “Festival Fanfare,” composed by Band Director Charles Clark, and “Emperata Overture,” while Sousa highlighted the sixth annual pops concert. Also, 20 band members earned chairs in the Welco League Honor Band, and a concert was presented in Estes on Feb. 26. Competing for the fourth year in the Canon City Apple Blossom Festival, the band finally reached a goal set a few years ago. By earning overall high scores in the field marching and parade events, they received first place in both and swept their division. The group ended the year by holding next year’s drill team try-outs, and rehearsing marching music. Besides competing in marching shows and performing concerts, the band also provided entertainment during the halftime of all home football games, and was a main feature in the homecoming parade. The jazz band also stayed very active, arousing spirit at home basketball games, and performing for various local groups. Commenting on the band’s performances, Mr. Clark said, “I think the band did really well this year, as they appeared in different things more successfully than ever before.” Drill team picture is on page 89. 14 Band

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SWING TO THE BEAT. Football and volleyball cheerleaders Laura Schroeder. Carolyn Backstrum. Karen McManus. Lisa Abrames. Cathy Sinner and Julie Ford attempt to arouse spirit in the student body during an afternoon pep assembly. CHEER-IOS. Fancy formations come easy for boys' cheerleaders Laura Schoedcr. Cindy Acton. Lisa Abrames and Carolyn Backstrum. fi 16 Cheerleaders