Paris High School - Owl Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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concerts mek N Busy schedules kept bandsmen and choir members hopping ,oncerts were a way of showing off what the bandsmen and choir members had been taught. lt also gave them the chance to play before an audience before going to contest in which there would be other bands and judges staring them in the face. The concert season for band started the week after marching season was over. It started out slow but soon picked up to a full paced speed for the students as well as the directors. Mr. Garza and Mr. Brigance were fortunate enough to have the services of two student teachers from East Texas State University helping him with tryouts and routines for the marching contest which the band attended. Tryouts were based upon the students ability to play scales, and technical fingers, and 1 8 heck raising sight reading. They were scored with a point system and those with high enough scores became the first band. The students ranking second in score became the second band. These two bands were performing bands. However, there was a third band for beginners and those that were not really dedicated to being a great bandsman. y Choir auditions and rehearsals went much the same as did the bands. The newly formed Swing 8t Co. had tryouts based on their facial expression and voice control. The major part of the choir's year was centered around the musical, Hello Dolly. lt was a busy year for the performing groups and they had a tough job keeping up with the demands made upon them. n in! Rehearsingr during applied music, Roger Strip and practices on the trap set. Many students were scheduled for applied music to continue practice on their instruments. Performing his solo, Swing 8. Co. member Paul Joe sings a special song for the Choir's Christmas pro- gram. Lend i ng members Fox add a program. part

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Veekly, Wildcats gave pep talks to 'le team and crowd at pep assem- lles. Here, Butch Towers stops for pplause at the Homecoming rally. l Y 'f-fs? In Homecoming, one could not find car on the par ing lot that had not een bombarded with shoe polish. ay Garza is caught zapping a Volk- wagen that afternoon. Anticipation and anxieties came to ID end during halftime ceremonies on Dctober 5, as Toni Coleman was announced Homecoming Queen for 979. Mr. Buck Coleman escorted his laughter that night. l l spirit

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kt., Dilferent expressions are shown by members of the choir as they hear a lecture about the upcoming contest. If hbibyo Listening intently, Tracy Nowell and Laurie Greer sit patiently as Mrs. Davis goes over the plans for the choir program. S icin u the act Rick Williams P 9 P , Y and Mary Gail Miesch provide accom- paniment during one ol the numbers, heck raising 1 9