Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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David-Nice face! The lower brass players of the Marching Mohawks Can I have your attention? Two little drummer boys We are SO excited! The awesome drum section The Agawam Marching Mohawks strut their stuff 27

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Band and Colorguard The seniors of Band and Colorguard Will you marry me? The 1986-1987 Marching Mohawks had a very successful season. Supervised by Mr. Davis, Mr. Thomson, and Miss Watson, the band and colorguard worked extremely hard and dedicated themselves in order to be a success. In addition to attending a variety of public functions, the Marching Mohawks showed their excellence at a variety of competitions. The band has been undefeated in all parade competitions for two years consecutively. In the Fall Foliage Parade at North Adams, the group took first place. In both the State New England Division III and Columbus Day Parade competitions they achieved the award of Best Band and Colorguard, in Trumball and Foxborough the band and colorguard were awarded second place in the Field Show. The drum majors for the 1986-1987 season were Senior Teresa Martone and Junior David Ziegert. Band president, Melissa Martin, assisted by vice-president Joe Bourbannais, manager Scott St. Hill and secretary Jodi Pirnie, helped to keep the group in order. Flag captains included Claudine Bouchard and Denise Coelln, while Marie Tourville was the captain of the rifle section. The success of the season was due to the exceptionally hard work and dedication of all the members of the Marching Mohawks. 26 My teepee or yours? Left, left, left right left

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Jazz Band The Jazz Band met every other day, under the direction of Mr. Scott Thomson. The members wre given the op- portunity to play music in a jazz atmosphere. The 1986 Jazz Band was lead by senior President joe Bourbonnais and Vice-President Chris Hamel. They received help from Mike Smith as manager and Jodi Pirnie as secretary. The players revealed their talents winning second place in the Western Mass, competition and first place in Virgin- ia's Dixie Classic Jazz division and best overall in Virginia. They were also given the privilege of playing at Chez Josef for the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Syracuse Jazz Festival and Montreal's Festival of Music. Mr. Thompson-What's with the third tuba? How about a little sax? Back L to R - Chris Hamel, Vice President; Mike Smith, manager; Joe Bourbonnais, President; Jodie Pirnie, Secretary Concert Band The 1986-1987 Concert Band, headed by Mr. Thomson, met every other day during school with extra rehearsals during concert season. President Melissa Martin and Vice- President Joe Bourbannais helped the band perform successfully at the Winter Concert, “Pops Concert, and various concert competi- tions. The major award the band received was a first place division title at the Virginia Beach competition. 28 The Conert Band Officers The 1986-1987 Concert band