James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Twirls and Swirls Together with the Band and Drill Team, three Majorettes per- formed during the half-time at football games. Pam Konopik and Debbie Venz were first year junior twirlers, making them ineligible for competition. Senior twirler Leslie Kirwan took part in competi- tions as part of Madison's band. The titles junior and senior twirler are an equivalent to J.V. and Varsity. These majorettes, with or with- out the Band and Drill Team, helped bring recognition to Madison through their fine performances. Majorettes 149

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First Impressions Supporting a huge metal banner while keeping step to the Drill Team routines is not as easy as it seems. Five dedicated girls had the job of mak- ing that all important first impression on judges and crowds. Attracting the attention of a rowdie group of football fans takes imagination, perse- verance and talent. Bearing the Madison banner, the girls marched in front of the Drill Team and led the way to many victories for both groups. Diane Potter led the spunky group in their cru- sade to maintain Warhawk pride. 1 Sergeant Diane Potter. 2 The corp presents Madison's banner dur- ing half-time. 3 Banner Corp: Sherrie Williams, Shira Mc- Daniel, Christy Smith, Madeline Parish, Diane Potter. 4 Senior twirler Leslie Kirwan. 5 Twirling the fire baton takes much skill and concentration. 6 Junior twirlcrs Debbie Venz and Pam Kon- opik. 7 Leslie at an afternoon practice. 148 Banner Corp

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Onward to Fame T he Guiness Book of World Records might be interested in Madison High's Marching Band. On a trip to a Disneyland competition last fall they were able to cram nine students into an Aztec bus bathroom. Folks who are awed by this may wonder what else the Marching Band has accomplished. One look at our trophies should answer this question, stated one of the marchers. The awards won this year alone equal those of several previous years put together. When one considers that the band director is new this year and the drum major is the youngest in Madison's history, this is worth noting. All the band members really stick by each other, says Jim Lee, the drum major, and our adjustment to Mr. A. (as members call Mr. Artemez) has been incredible. Jim can't speak highly enough about the friends who jokingly dumped him in a trash can at Disneyland. We work a lot, sure, he says, you have to; but it's enough fun for me, anyway, to almost make me wish I wasn't graduating early. It appears most band members are in complete agreement. 150 Marching Band