Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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BURNS’ Band CONTEST Cold, windy weather did not stop competitions. Bands from all over North and South Carolina came to Burns on Oc- tober 25, 1980 for the 1980 Burns Cup Marching Band Festival. A total of thirty-four bands partici- pated in the third annual band con- test. Members of the Burns Band, the Booster Club and lots of hard work from Mr. Rohleder and Ms. Taylor

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'Vica Mechanics: BOTTOM ROW — Steve McMurry, Jeff Williams, Steve Mayhew, (pres- ident), Keith Allen, (vice president), Todd Davis, Arnold Dale, David Shelby, James Reynolds, Jimmy Carter. SECOND ROW — ‘Stuart Willis, Bruce Martin, William Swink, Jeff Doster, Kevin Richards, Jeff Lail (secre- tary), Grady McDaniel (sgt. at arms), Todd Felker, Mr. Cabaniss (advisor). THIRD ROW — Mark Brackett, Gary Greene, Webb Powell. TOP ROW — Steve McNeilly, Kenny Hallman, Chuck Connors, Bobby Gillespie, John Blan- ton, Randy McGill. TOP — Keith Allen, undisturbed by anyone or anything, works hard on the engine block. BOT- TOM RIGHT — Steve Earl brings a trowel to test the mortar Bryan Lewis has been mixing. VICA Mechanics Carpentry Bricklaying 97

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made this year’s contest, again a big success. Sending invitations, making rules, getting judges, preparing con- cessions and programs were just part of the preparations. Burns’ band members served as guides to the visit- ing band of their choice. It was a cool, windy day but that didn’t stop those bands from ‘‘doing their stuff’. Each class brought many winners. But the one band, regardless of class, with the highest overall score, took home the Burns Cup. The 1980 Burns Cup went to East Mecklenburg High School Band from Charlotte. The 1980 Marching band went to three contests. The first at Western : Carolina University, brought a third place trophy and best drumline. Then came Richmond, where the band re- ceived a superior rating and placed fourth. Again the Burn’s drumline came out on top. Last, but not least came Mullins. The band received a aso Page 98: TOP — South Mecklenburg fans run out on the field as their band receives the Burns Cup trophy. BOTTOM LEFT — Band President, David Cline, presents a rat- ing trophy to a drum major at the Burns Cup. BOTTOM RIGHT — Thinking about the band’s performance takes senior Teresa Hasting’s mind off the performing band. Page 99: TOP RIGHT — “‘Have a Coke and a Smile’ says sophomore Lori Stinchcomb while she awaits the announcing of the trophies. BOTTOM LEFT — “Why don’t you hit me with your best shot’’ expresses the look on drum major Keith Hayne’s face after winning ‘“‘Best Drum Major” at Mullins this year. TOP LEFT — Juniors Sandra Dixon and Melissa Buff listen to another one of Keith Haynes’ jokes, while senior Stan Mur- row wishes he wouldn’t have said that as junior Mark Elam stands up in shock. BOT- TOM RIGHT — Making sure everything was under control was one of Mr. Rohleder’s toughest jobs at the Burn’s Cup. Band Burns Cup 99