Big Sky High School - Sunrise Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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Get set for... the 1984-85 Starlite Drill Team. That was a common statement as halftime got close. The team performed some exceptional dances during halftimes at games and during the rowdy pep asseblies if crowd response was an indicator. The variety of performances, the flash and glitter, and the longsuffer- ing determination of team members showed in every performance. Sometimes during the early mor- ning practices l wondered. But when we get done doing a performance and heard the applause, it was all worth it. said Senior Starlite Kris Sindelar. Thinking up routines for schedul- ed performances wasn't a simple task. The two captians, seniors Mary Brown and Michelle Pastian dedicated long hours to decide on what the per- formances would look like. Members insist that to be a Smrlite takes dedication. agility and a big smile. Also practice. During the sum- mer. After school. It took a lot of the girls' time. Being a Starlite does occupy my time, but I enjoy it very much, said Junior member Phoebe Earling. This year the Starlites payed for their own new uniforms for road trips. The way we look on our trips reflects upon the school, said sophomore Becky Mostad. Money for the uniforms was raised by doing several fund-raisers. One such money-making activity took place during the Christmas season when the girls earned money wrap- ping gifts at LaBelle's. The girls started their performances early in the year. From performances at halftime of boys' football games and girls' basketball games to mar- ching with the Eagle band in the University of Montana Homecoming Parade, the Starlites appeared public- ly frequently. The variety of uniforms and dance routines was also pleasing to fans. The girls did several traditional high- kicking routines. But mey also did several radically different dances. One different dance was at a girls' basketball game when the girls tumed all the gym lights out and danced with flourescent green dayglo sticks. It was truly a crowd- pleasing routinc. One thing many people don't realize about Starlites is that their season is longer than most other extracurricular activities. The girls often start by attending summer camps. The season ends sometime after the end of boys' basketball in late March. A That means a whole 10 months of planning, practicing, fund- raising and performing. Indeed, the 1984-85 Starlites were always ready to get set for LIGHTS MUSIC S'C3FlllISS EIIWZVS ready to Q0 OH SHOW LORENS HOUSE OF CARPET 3841 Brooks 251 2700

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SMILING PRETTY - Mary Loran, Shelly Howe, and Wenda Schmelebeck smile to conclude a performance. GOT IT NOW - Juniors Lisa Close and Julie Underwood sparkle at girls' basketball halftime. PROUDLY DISPLAYED - Sophomores Barbra Peterson and Gwen Childs carry Big Sky's banner in the U of M homecoming parade. 1,2,3 AND 4 - Big Sky Starlites senior Michelle Pastian and junior Diane Englert led the march in the UM homecoming parade. HATS OFF - The hat and cane routine capped a lively performance. ROUND-N-ROUND - The round kick routine was one of the girls' favorite maneuvers. WAITING PATIENTLY - Senior and captain of the Starlites, Mary Brown awaits the music to begin and the performance to start.

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They play... with style and energy - definitely a trademark of the Eagle bands. No matter what the event, it seem- ed that the Eagle band was there in one fonn or another. Whether it was to spark up a dreaiy assembly, strut a fancy routine at a football halftime or ad color and dash to the U of M homecoming, the Eagle band was always ready to play - always involved in community events. Band makes you feel that you've accomplished something, not just for the community but also for yourself. It's a little extra in life, said band member Jenifer Cluts. Summer was not a dull oiT time for the band members. Up at the wee hours of the moming, the marching band practiced the steps and sounds for their performances during halftime at Big Sky's home football games. The University of Montana Homecoming Parade demanded in- tense practice as well. The dedication and hours of work paid off in the fmal chilly perfonnance. The Big Sky Band marched and played very well in the parade. The weather was a little cold but that didn't stop us at Band director Richard Erickson said. The lively Eagle pep band played for sporting events during the whole year. They began with girls' basket- ball games in the fall, at pep assemblies, and continued for wrestl- ing matches, boys' basketball games, and even girls' volleyball matches. Additionally, members got involv- ed in specialized musical groups such as the Eagle Jazz Band and the MCHS Youth Symphony. The variety of music was widened this year with the tuneful sounds of today. The reflection upon the school can also be depended upon what songs are played. The mood of students at games detennined what song was go- ing to be played. t'We strive to be the best that we can be, said band member Maria Montoya. Band members may not have the formulas to be the biggest success, but they do have the funk to keep om' feet movin' and our hands clapping to the snappy-classical tunes... ITH SI YLE Eagle B3I'lCl DIBVS fllll SGEISOH of tUI'1GS 5 2 -Band Qi :lf S