Archer City High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Archer City, TX)

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“Who called me ’Dum Major’?’’ I used to be scared to death of Karen Aulds. She was drum major when I was a 7th grader in my first year of marching band. I winced every time she walked by, praying that she hadn't just seen my out-of-step marching or heard my out-of-time notes. I lived in fear of her turning her disciplinary wrath upon me, loudly announcing my every mistake to the entire band. I was afraid of her, respected her, and sometimes hated her. She was most unlike me in every way — her shy, frightened, little beginner. Yet four years later she was me. During the two years I was drum major, I learned that I had to be strong, tough, and demanding. I was often in charge of discipline, so I had to be disciplined myself. I had to push the band to keep working when I, too, wanted to quit. There were many, many times when my job was difficult, but I always had to keep trying. Even when there seemed no hope, I had to show everyone that we did have a chance. It hurt to yell at my friends, and it was painful to be ignored. But I knew I was the one person who could never give up. Although our year was far from glorious, we proved one thing — we didn't quit over a few bad ratings. And I will always remember Mr. Fetsch — and respect him — even when dozens of other directors have come and gone. I may have not always been the best of drum majors, but I stuck it out. I hope others do too, because I know that one day the Archer City Wildcat Band will be on top again. by Deanna Roy ABOVE RIGHT: Drum major Deanna Roy. RIGHT: Band director Fidelis Fetsch pre- pares to jump from the high dive at the band’s summer pool party. FAR RIGHT: Flag Corps members (top) Amy Davis, Debbie Black- burn, Julie Lowack, Traci Parish, (bottom) Teresa ABOVE: Doug Fulford, Freshman All-District tuba; Becky Sandifer, High School All-District flute; Heather Bollman, High School All-District tuba; De- anna Roy, High School All- District, All-Region trom- bone. RIGHT: Twirler Karen Mendenhall. FAR RIGHT: Drum major Deanna Roy di- rects marchers to Old Time Rock and Roll. 22 1 organizations Page sponsored by HOPKINS PERFORATING SERVICE Box 958 Archer City, TX

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FAR LEFT: Jama Leamon tries to twist her cropper into making the correct size pic- tures. LEFT: Melesha Eldridge pigs out during an after-hours workshop. BELOW: I quit! says Emilie Haning as she throws the Cat’s Claw pages in the air. Future Homemakers of America keep group alive ABOVE: FHA OFFICERS: Me- lanie Meador, secretary; Tere- sa Flemming-Kloxin, presi- dent: Jackie Graham, vice- president. RIGFIT: FFIA — First row: Jackie Graham, Marsha Mydlowski, Lee Ann Bishop, Missy Jancik, Shannon Teichman Second row: Dee Ann Blackburn, Anna Hilbers, Kandie Tally, Rita Moore Third row: Melanie Meador, Teresa Flemming-Kloxin, Becky Sandifer, Monica Broday organizations III 21 Page sponsored by ARCHER COUNTY ABSTRACT 111 South Center Archer City, TX

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LEFT: We love our band bus!” says Band Council. (Clockwise from left) Jama Leamon, flag captain; Melesha Eldridge, vice- president; Karen Mendenhall, secretary; Khristie Davis, president; Deanna Roy, drum major. BELOW: Newcomer Doug Fulford in- spects grass as he watches practice in hopes of an opening in the show. FAR LEFT: Karen Mendenhall rocks to Old Time Rock and Roll,” a fa- vorite of the fans and play- ers, at an indoor pep rally. LEFT: Debbie Blackburn twirls her flag in the band hall when high winds force corps inside. BELOW: “Being an upper classman can be fun! says Jama Leamon after making fresh- man Bill Crutcher carry the bells as Traci Parish tags along. organizations III 23