John Tyler High School - Alcalde Yearbook (Tyler, TX)

Page 25 text:

Don't Rain On M Parade Brigadettes, junior-Senior Squad, Sophomore Blue Brigade, cheerleaders, Lion Guards, and the band participated in the annual Tyler Rose Parade. Rain drenched last year's parade, and unfor- tunately it had to be cancelled for the first time. However, with many drill teams, pep squads, bands, clubs, and sunny weather the parade was a great success making it a memorable occasion for all. Later in the year band and Blue Brigade added their sparkle to the Christmas parade, along with other high schools and organizations. There was also a parade held honoring Earl Campbell. 1 Do I start the drum roll now? Melinda Polly gets ready for the parade. 2 They say flute players have to have short nails-here Ramon- da Pinckard keeps hers trimmed for playing in the parade. 3 lunior-Senior squad and Rose Parade. 4 Two cheerleaders take time out for a cat nap before the parade. 5 Cheerleader Sheila Craven plays a game of charades imitat- ing the Blue Brigade. sophomore Blue Brigade priss through the 2,,:,1,'2.a3L

Page 24 text:

mx . , 3 . 2' b X 9 I Ls i , W Q,1w:E?53a' X J rig, new ,, A at

Page 26 text:

sm. . .Strike Llp The Band Flourishing under the direction of Mr. james Williams, better known as Prof, were the marching and iconcert bands. Superstar, Rocky, I Wish, and a Fifth of Beethoven were some of the songs played in pep rallies and at ffootball games to give spirit a 511051. Also at halftime of the gfootball games, the Marching ifgions performed routines to Qrnarches. Longview High School Qflgrosted the UIL' Marching Contest 2iiij N0vember where the Marching ,Lions made a two. Several mem- lbers of the band attended the All 'Region Band contest with Ramon- da Pinckard and Mark Cozart to All Zone Band and All Area Band. Cozart went on to All,State Band. Solo and Ensemble. contest, held at East Texas State Univerrsity. in March, was attended by ta brave majority of the band. The concert band participated in a UIL con- cert and sightreading' contest held in April. Concerts were given to the local junior high schools in the john Tyler district. The annual Sounds of Spring concert brought the band's year to a fgfiqse. members end the pep rally with the cry BiG BAD lOHN! 2 Brad Kyles, gggehior, practices for the trumpet section before the pep rally. 3 Prof, Mr. flliaiiifes Williams, shows his enthusiasm by a spirit sucker, 4 The Marching is finish a half time performance with lohn. 5 Gwen Owen and Laquita seniors, express excitement about the qioiig of town trip, 6 Kelli Lloyd, junior, dilf ently marchesiaround the mountain ifbef-gre pre-game entertainment. , X ' ' T 4., is. f- if W , 9 2, f - Mm J' Q is 4 Wmg Wet if sz ge- gf ,rw .f ffgrf a f' V9 2 'f Y 4 a iv Q3 wa ie fa ka We , as .. R i 5335 in rms- i ' f, faztiiu 5, fawsae i ' ' tibeea -, ff -' -1 u ,asf , f pf -Q agf,1,f'u,'-gr ' e 4 we F'-Tig, ,W J ' iff- 1' 'rgv .fl f ' ' W ,fc . if ,