Aviation High School - Talon Yearbook (Redondo Beach, CA)

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Rip -Roaring Half -Time Student leaders of the Drill Team work with their sponsor, Mrs. Wyatt, to make up routines for the show. A t pical half-time performance required 19 hours of preparation. The Drill Team and Band not only spent their designated class period to pre- pare for it but many a lunch period too. To make up one of these half-time perform- ances first the leaders of both the Drill Team and Band decided on the theme, the music to go with the theme, and the formations which would be used. The next step for the Drill Team was to make up routines while the Band members prac- ticed their music. Once the routines were made up they were taught to the 60 Drill Team members who strived many days after school for perfection. The pro- gram was now to the point where both groups could practice together on the field for the night practices. By Thursday night all was taken care of and all were bus doing necessary jobs like making pom- pons and getting uniforms cleaned. Fridav night was the big night and the work still wasn ' t completely done. Both Drill Team and Band arrived an hour early to run through last minute practices that would guarantee a perfect performance. Claire Chandler, Drill Team cap- tain, was quoted as saying, The response we re- ceived from the crowds was the only reward we needed. Claire Chandler, Drill Team Captain, leads the Drill Team in rou- tines at an after-school practice. Members of the Band work hard practicing formations in addition to perfecting their musical scores. 65

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Manh n Un ts Band and Drill Team Combine Efforts to Create Ri The Band and Drill Team proudly present a half-time performance, the result of a week ' s hard work and effort. lr %( iMlCw I ■ L ... TV hl -»i f Drill Team members work after school three times a week, perfecting their precise routines. Working as a unit to coordinate themes for upcoming performances, Mr. Raven, Mrs. Wyatt, Claire Chandler, Kathy Mahan, and Dar- lene .Akridge argue out their viewpoints. 64

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y itt. Noontime Entertainment Falcons Spark Spirit asJR Armed with pistols, hats, and garters the Pep Club enthusiastically generated spirit to pull the Falcons on to victory. Color Day, marking the last football rally of the season, proved to be most decorati e and festi c. Streamers and balloons were hung from every corner of the gym. Colorfully creative posters were displayed above each class seating section and the stands boasted a mass of brilliant colors. Every year at this time students show their school spirit by turning out in original costumes of orange, black and white. This year pie-eating, Color Day and airplan e throwing contests promoted fun and excitement for all students. The contests and competition yells scheduled were part of a plan to stress more audi- ence participation for the enjoyment and unity of the entire school. Class of ' 68 candidates for the Ciiilor Day contest were Dan Ree.se and Mike M .Mpin. Dan emerged triumphant over the other ( andi- dales because of his creative use of the I ' alcon colors. I