Booker T Washington High School - Graffiti Yearbook (Pensacola, FL)

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Fha FQWQ PEQQQE, 'TIM-B Q Q Q W 'I-ii LUUEUIE UDUEIDIEGJU A DRUM MAJORS: TARIK DAWKINS AND SHONNIE CAPS What are you doing after school? I have to go to band practice 'til 4:3O! The band members always had practice rain or shine - practicing with scales and out to the range to learn the show or work on a marching problem. The first weeks went by slow, the hours long. Learning where to go, when to go, and when to mark time and when not to, all had to be perfected before adding anything to the show. Friday nights were a blast with people running around trying to get uniforms, gloves, or shoe polish together. Laughter and talk filled the band room as everyone silently wished for a great half-time and a win for the team. The first three games came and went. Finally, the attitude changed. There will be no third quarter break, said Mr. Tipton, the team needs us. Cheer and play for them the entire game. The section with the most spirit will load first and get the football for a week! That sent the band on its way, They played and played and played. The chaperons handed out drinks as voices became hoarsegmouths dry from screaming and playing. The hours at practice slipped by as minor adjustments came and other numbers perfected. The best A reward the band received 3 all season was the sound of . Mr. Tipton's voice echoing, Bring me 2510 on Monday for We're going with the football , ' f your motel room in Gainesville. ,X team to sectionals. Now, play for your team! This was great news. Marching in a college stadium where the music sounds great. For the seniors it meant an extra game to march and great memories. We did it, Mr. Tipton! We showed them what we've got . . . the Best! - Elizabeth Thomas I gig Band 43

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Q Small 5 cl , .. Before lining up on the field for their first performance Wendyjones, Carol Farrugia and Lisa Clarke smile hoping they will remember the show. The tuba section marches in last as the drum cadence echoes through PHS' stadium. The flutes exit the field after performing a long Homecoming half-time show. While the other band members march during the show, Amy and Kara have a permanent spot . , . in the front! Let's show them what we've got, Mr. Tipton says before the beginning of the Veterans' Day Parade.