Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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On April 24, the Chopticon band rode three buses set out for thir- teen hours travelling to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The band trip turned out to be an exciting and rewarding experience. The Chopticon Band made a lasting impression on the town of Gatlinburg and the music competitions. The band placed in all four competing events. They placed first in jazz and parade band. A disappointing second was given in marching band and a third place in concert band. The schedule was very busy between competitions but time was allotted for meals, out on the town shopping, and sightseeing. The activities included massive money spending, go-carts, parties in the hotel, squirt guns, video games, and eating at all the many restaurants. Band members, instructors, and chaperones enjoyed themselves thoroughly and have four trophies to show back home at Chopticon. Jazz Band — Front Row: Corey Wilkerson. Sandy Quade. Dawn Reamy. Brady Bur- roughs, J. C. Guy. Second Row: Preston Wood. Steve Barber. Tony Bush. Gabby Houchens. Steve Roberts. Greg Sparks. Sharon Thompson Back Row: Earl Jester. Eddie Quade. Billy Rayle. B. B. Tompkins. Joe Adams. Josh Rhoads. Loren Nelson. Crissy Gates. Jamie Wilkerson Perfect form and plenty of practice lend confidence to anyone’s perfor- mance. Vicki Stevens plays the flute at a CHS assembly. Combinations Concert. Jazz and Gatlinburg

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Practicing helped, but I have to pay attention too! Sandy Quade concentrates on her music at a Concert Band performance O.K. . . . who cleaned the room? Now I’ll never find anything! Souvenirs tell the tale . . . Cleanliness was definitely a top priority Surviving the band trip was a major in Gatlinburg accomplishment for some members! GATLINBURG AWARDS BEST FRONT Marching Band JAZZ BAND - BEST SOLOIST Alto Sax — Heath Haulkland Trumpet — Loren Nelson CONCERT BAND Best Section — French Horns Oh. waiter. Mr. Magdic needs another order! Tony Bush. Mr Magdic, and Candy Baxley take time out for a steak dinner during the Gatlinburg trip Waiting is sometimes the hardest part! Sheila Bryant, Vicki Zwiep, Pam Hammer. Mike Brenton. and Mr Jester anxiously await the scores r130-------------------------- Combinations Concert. Jazz and Gatlinburg

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GROWING One main event in the NHS school year was to induct their new distinguished members. Being one of the largest inductions in the history of CHS, proved our quest for excellence was alive and well at CHS. True to the qualities that gained them membership into this organization, members gave of their time to help others. One project was a tutoring program. On Field Day NHS held a Car Wash to raise some extra money to balance expenses. Even though the rain and gloomy weather may have dampened their spirits, it didn’t harm their fun. They also held a moneymaking soda sale. A SNOWMAN INDOORS! Mrs. Sakran’s door was covered with Christmas spirit in the door competitions, it placed second overall. Lights out. candles glowing . .. ready for the reception? Tracey Curtis after being inducted, escorted by Charolette Lacey while Missy Sullivan and Caroline Zimmerman follow close behind. Combinations National Honor Society