Marcos De Niza High School - Libro de Oro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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Glenn Thopsey, Jennifer Meador, Robert Bentley, and Samantha Hart, members of the outstanding drum line, stand at attention before the halftime show. Bend Forms Family Ties The Padre Band shined through. They were enthusiastic and promoted spirit school-wide. The countless hours they spent together formed a bond of friend- ship. The band members spent one week in Prescott during the summer practicing at band camp. Marching season demanded many hours of practice and patienceg they arrived at school by 6:30 a.m. and were there many days until 4:30 p.m. The time they spent together united them, making them feel more like a family, rath- er than just a band. .a. in A lively crowd cheers the Padres to victory. is Sports - 73

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Why do you go to football games? H To show school spirit and support the team' 7 - Corbett Upton H To be with friends and to have a good time.H - Michelle Culpepper Below: Responding to a touchdown, Padre fans show their approval. Below: Kelli Jorgenson, Fashion Dixon, Jenny Allen, and Jennifer Smith clown around awaiting the start of th football gam Above: Varsity cheer, Sharon Crawley, Marne Page, Adam Phillips, Dawn West, Dana Zbanik, Kori Single- ton, Suzanne Anthony, Karen Randall, and Gioia Pitts, promote spirit at a pep assembly with a floor cheer. Fridoy Night Meons Footlooll riends, laughter, and good times were just a few of the reasons why people went to football games. On the average Friday night during football season, the stadium was filled with ener- getic crowds. Football games were a very social event for the Marcos' student body. The reason why most people went to the games was to be with friends. According to Lisa Dannenbaum, To show school spirit and have fun, were the reasons why she attended. Jole Straley said she went, To get together with friends from other schools. 72 - Sports Another reason was the half-time show. The Padre Band was extraordi- nary. The performances put on during half-time were great entertainment. In ad- dition, cheer and pom pon always promot- ed spirit and kept the crowd excited. Of course, the most important reason was the football team itself. Many stu- dents showed fierce loyalty to their team, intent on helping the Padres win. Each student or fan had his own reason for going to the games. The football games kept friendships strong and gave many great memories. Above: Marc Dias shows his school spirit.

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Players Win Vdrsity Positions . 1t...?sed?'f?iffftV5FS3fYsFetlilisllil iff, . .QQ:mfsef111ffr67194Lf. h ' '1,iiVxf49f.iff,g +QgfAY?5 SOQQ , is or i jfs' ' .. . .?4..t.ft-.w Q., v AQ4 . . G 1 f':iEj:121.i, ii ,LLD 'iiTQQ.g ,,,b iiig , kU,J,,. iz Q: --i, 'ici' TQQGQD Li J , . Zl'I.l ' .ZQfI2gf'!??gii5Tff'1 . , q,,..,, , Lm., ix .. n,,,, , i ::i,,i3 egg i , ff .. H The starting line up was deteriorated by injuries, no pass, no play and players moving up to varsity level.7 7 Jason Pintus observes the game from the sidelines, since a borken leg keeps him from playing. 74 - Sports n a season riddled with injuries and per- sonal changes, Coach Colbourn said the junior varsity football team did well considering the adversity they overcame. Thirty-five boys tried out, all thirty tive made the team. Coaching the junior varsi- ty team were Mr. Colbourn, Assistant Coachg Mr. Jim Heiberger, Assistant Coachg Mr. Jim Rance, Head Coach. The highlights of the season were the only two winning games was because seventeen of the players were either hurt, had failing grades, or were moved up to varsity. The junior varsity's outstanding players included Jeff Bell, center and linebackerg Blake Mitchell, tight endg Brandon Rob- erts, fullback. All in all, the season was played to the best of the students' abilities. two winning games. The main reason for Junior Varsity football team. Back row: Mark Tobler, Jeff Cole, Blake Mitchell, Jeff Bell, Robert Martines, Chris Johnson, Frank Matus, Matt Fox, Clint Elliot, Curtis Brown. Fourth Row: Tim Mullenauex, Paul Franco, Sam Allen, Dan Vurich, Tim Logan, Mike Moore, Jesus Rodriquez, Sam Ybarra, Don Henderson. Third row: Greg Wallig, Jefl Young, Coach Colburn, Coach Rance, Coach Heiberger, Gary Poteet, Chad Jurico, Brandon Roberts. Second Row: Roy Orosco, Matt Hackett, Troy Price, Mac Gillis, Rob Chaves, Eric O'HanIey. Front: Fred Milan, James Carrillo, Glen Mayberry, Dave Clark, Gary Machinsky, Andy Vincent. J.V. team members anxiously await a touch down from Marcos during second quarter.