Everman High School - Beacon Yearbook (Everman, TX)

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Dressed in dazzling gold uniforms, “That Golden Band from Bulldog Land” marched cadence to a series of patriotic tunes and complicated forma- tions in celebration of the Bicentennial. State-wide competition in the Cotton Bowl and U.I.L. contest brought awards and recognition to the ninety- piece group. Extra practice paid off. As the September sun rose each F riday, the band marched onto the field to put the shine on that evening’s performance. Between those hours they had played for pep rally, for the twirlers, and for the Royal Majestics. An active Band Booster Club helped furnish a sound system for the Stage Band—also a stu- dent body favorite for concert assem- blies. Golden sounds from a golden horns brighten dull days. The band anxiously awaits the Drum Major’s whistle to start their flashy and unique entrance that has led to standing ovations and high contest ratings. Determination to strive for perfection . . 16 Golden Notes Stir Purple Spinit . Becky Manasco watches for her cue to play ... John Hinkle toots his Sousa March.

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A i Al Fifty-five snappy, high-stepping Royal Majestics, sponsored by Mrs. Rachel Bailiff, captured twelve ribbons at SMU summer camp. In early morning Au- gust practices, the seven officers drilled the individual squads into precision formations, then polished the routines in daily work-outs before and after school. They still found time for money-raising projects, such as selling sta- tionary and stadium cushions to help finance their summer training camp. SO A I A Al Ale a ay Nd On me FO a MP3 D. Mosley, V. Gon- zales, R. Lily, T. Huckabee L. Binion, K. Tipton, L. Sikes, T. Hendon E. Williams, J. McKnight, M. Crabaugh, M.J. Pollard (left) Uniform girls sway to the Bulldog chant. (above, top to bottom) Betsy Glaze, Cindy Carruth, Lisa Oliver, Laura Secoy, Debra Price, Cathy McClung. Activities 15

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With careful selection Mr. Samuelson had chosen 24 of the best band players to make up the well known “Jazz Band.” Unlike the Symphonic Band and the Concert band, the Jazz Band played special selec- tions arranged just for this type of band. (1) David Weeks, (2) George Tabor, (3) Jan Elmore, (4) Joe Flores, (5) Bryan Thompson, (6) Tony Swin- dall, (7) Sidney Herren, (8) Willie Brewer, (9) Mary Ely, (10) Larry Nuckols, (11) Steve Hollinger, (12) Mitch Ratzloff, (13) Don Weeks, (14) Phil Lawrence, (15) Kevin Kill- ian, (16) Mike Thompson, (17) Mike Crawford, (18) Ricky Car- ruth, (19) Matt Kelso, (20) John Hinkle, (21) Theresa Schultz, (22) Susan Schultz, (23) Cindy Herren, (24) Ellen Buice. The Concert Band consisted of mostly Freshman and some Sophomores. The Con- cert Band needed to grow to its full potential with out holding back the more expe- rienced students. Both bands played classical music but the Concert Band’s mu- sic was not as difficult to play as the Jazz Band. (1) Travis Watts, (2) Dwight Wells, (3) Sonya Ransom, (4) Linda Berg, (5) Donald Gilbert, (6) Kim Brown, (7) Andy Whalen, (8) Robby Glo- sup, (9) Doug Barnett, (10) Sharon Scroggins, (11) Al Reese, (12) Ralph Salvo, (13) Dane Johnson, (14) Fe- licia Gipson, (15) Clint Dill, (16) Geroge Williams, (17) Lori Wel- born, (18) Jana Bourland, (19) Marilyn Johnson, (20) Jimmy John- son, (21) Lynn Hickox, (22) David Conners, (23) Tony Gregory, (24) Deanna Burks, (25) Sharon Jones, (26) Laura Morgan, (27) Angela Parten, (28) LeAnn Gilbert. Activities 17