Charles Page High School - Sandite Yearbook (Sand Springs, OK)

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'It Was Like Learning To Walk Again . . . Crowd-I-'leasing Style Change can be a fortunate beginning or a saddening end- ing, however, with the band this year it was a definite beginning. At first I was surprised and mostly confused, but as the summer practice progressed and our s ow started to develop I knew we were on to something really new and great. This statement by field commander and senior Randy Bur ess was also experienced by all one-hundred-thirty-six San- dites durin the summer and fall. An extencid summer practice, beginning on August 8, and early 7 o'clock mornin practices developed the pre- viously conventional six-to-five band to a more pleasing, dynamic, crowd raising, eight-to-five group. Because of this audience-pleasing st le, the band was overwhelming- ly victorious in many field' competitions during the year. One major victory occurred in Missouri where the band took practically every award possible. As a result of the end of the old more ridged marching style, a new promising beginnin was achieved and maintained by the infamous Pride of Proud Country. It was like learning to walk again, remembered senior Lisa Seigmann. After five years of marching one way, it is almost impossible to chan e, especially when it's nothing like what you had learnedgbefore. Eight steps to every five yards was the basic manuever achieved by the marching band. A tough change from the previous six steps required an entire concentration and co- ordination attem t by all the members. Glide, keep your head up, don't fook down, are all you sophomores this dumb, and get in diagonal, were all screamed, cried, and bellowed by the diligent band members. However, it was only a joint effort by all the members to achieve a winning season. Although Broken Arrow won a few first places to our seconds, we left all the competitions with the best band, remarked junior Beverly Tilley. Just because they had twice as man people as us, we had the most pleasing show, and by far, the best people. A sense of pride was developed from this change as every- one worked together for one goal. The winning in Missouri showed this pride as the organization proved to the world that the were number one. In addition, a totally new coronation occurred as the band honored its annual court durin a halftime performance. At first it was so different I Eidn't know whether I liked it, but when I saw all those people I knew I didn't, laughed queen Susan Forbes. In truth, I will always remember that night and the fact that I was the first band queen crowned during a halftime show. As the band played Ready to Take a Chance Again , Janet Paden, Mary Robertson, and Susan Forbes araded before a cheering crowd. I was so cold . . . we had to sit on the sidelines in those dresses shivering, but I really liked the feeling of being in the s otlight, remembered Janet Paden. I'fl always be proud to have represented the band and to have held such an honor, commented Mary Robertson. At the end of the football and marching season, enterin the new finished band room marked the beginning of concert season. As daily practices produced two remarkable bands and also two accomplished stage bands, the individ- ual efforts of each person a ain provided the necessary foundation of any successfui organization. A statewide reputation was more than upheld this year, it was magnified as the Pride of Proud Country led this region in a new trend- setting style. This year's band had a definite ending that was a fantastic beginning. AND THE BAND PLAYED ON - Providing entertainment at every home game, the Pride of Proud Country likewise plays for the cheering Sand Springs crowd during the Jenks game. , 108 Band

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GENTLEMEN LEND ME YOUR EARS - Pep Club president Liz Woodward encourages the Sandites to come out to the game at a football pep assembly. Teacher 'Battles' Two Sponsorships . . . Spiriters Revive An old but new group came alive as the Pep Club was revived. Absent for nearly two years, the club brought about many thrills and exciting projects. Sponsors Mrs. Marcia Ritter, Mrs. Kaye Battles, and Mrs. Peggy Whaley worked hard and put in much effort to make it a success. Presidents for first semester were Liz Woodward and Angie Ballard. The Pep Club really showed a lot of spirit and I was proud to be the president, stated 'unior Angie Ballard. Mrs. Battles was reall on top of things considering she started the election for officers in the previous school year, commended junior representative Tracey Hopper. Second semester president was senior Sandra Sutterfielcl, I enjoyed my presidency and I was honored to be elected president for the second semester. I only hope I fulfilled the requirements, she said. Members were alwa s there with smiling faces and cheerful attitudes at athletic events and pe assemblies. Another school club sponsored b Mrs. lgaye Battles was Youth in Government. Members ol? this group had the op- portunity to realize what Oklahoma's politicians go through after they are elected. Youth in Government participants met after school, on week ni hts and talked about politics and the way that they thought they should be handled. Mrs. Battles really does make war on some olitical decisions made b the politician, punned Richard, Fisher, at least she makes us think about their decisions, he added. As president of organization, Richard helped the others in etting ready for pre-legislature and legislature, which real- Fy does take lace in Oklahoma's capitol. Besides allpthe government aspects of, Youth in Govern- ment we do sponsor the only tricycle race in Charles Page history, stated senior club member K le Wallace. The tri- cycle race was one of the highlights 0? the ear. The event took place in the front drivewa of the schooll Money raised helped send the students to feg in the spring. Pep Club 107

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i is t LONG LIVE THE QUEEN - The radiant Ms. Susan Forbes, escorted by band president Rich- ard Fisher, shows her joy after being crowned band queen during halftime ceremonies per- formed in her honor. UNTYING THE KNOT - Band president Richard Fisher diligently unties the ribbon holding the crown used during the Coronation. Susan's royal crown bearer and flower girl were her nephew and niece, Michael and Michelle Forbes. SAY CHEESE - Draped in a beautiful green satin gown, the glimmering band attendant Janet Paden stops her royal processional to pose for pictures with her escort, field commander Randy Bur- gess. , i 'M-V. .,,: -fv,. c -fiv Band 109