Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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Psyched Chriaty ( atea somehow found lime to practice alone even before the Swing Silks’ gathered. Careful concentration were the key concerns of Becky Hrahm, Jackie Keamy. and Lisa Vaccaro during the Veterans’ Day Parade on the Naval Base. “Drum majors Heath Haukland, Shelly Dixon, and Denver Gaston is your band ready?” the speaker an- nounces. A salute from the drum majors followed and Chopticon admirers cheered wildly for the Showband of Southern Maryland Choti- con’s marching band was psyched up and ready to per- form to the best of their ability. We knew we had the poten- tial to increase our record every competition. What else could three long hours every night have been for, but to perform for the best? Prac- tice was always needed. Right, Mr. Jester? But the Up flag girls and instrumen- talists found themselves ask- ing, “What am I doing here on a Friday night?” And then their questions were an- swered when the thrill of competition arrived. When asked what members enjoyed the most about band; competition because of the excitement and adrenaline pumping under stadium lights. “To defy the odds and win the chapter again.” was Billy Rayle’s ultimate goal of his last year. Freshman Jonathon Youngsom felt band as a place to work, be involved, and belong ... And first place goes to Chopticon High School. With a careful eye to the other two drum majors, Denver Gaston tried her best to always keep the right tempo. The tuba section, Andy Stauffer and Steve Barber, made their effort for the deep, brass sound. Feature: Marching Band 163

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Trumpets Front Row: Carol Powers, Tabatha Bowman, Ricky Quade. Back Row: Ricky Ryan. Jamie Wilkerson, Kevin Hugel. Chrissy Gates, Shawn Perry. MGA Left: Tabatha Bowman. Jimmy Pool, Jennifer Gregory. Anne Bottorf. Trombones l ft Kurk Zimmerman. Joe Adams. Christina Raegan. Billy Rayle. Johnathon Youngston. BeBe Thompson. Tubas Left: Preston Wood, Steve Barber. Andy Stauffer. 162 Marching Band — MGA

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164 NHS - SGA NHS Front Rou Donna Thompson. David Barth. Paul Krush. Caroline Zimmer- man.. Second Rou Mrs. Sakran. Kathy lallande. .Jeff Smith. Rochelle Mac. Mary Gibson. Lee Hasting. Mr. Younkins. Third Rou Kathy Nelson. Klizabeth Franklin. Kelly Owens. Tracey Curtis. Jimmy Mihovetz. Greg Russell. Fourth Rou Tavi Gan- dara. Terri Wood. Becky Dryden. Heath Haukland. Sara Quade, Karen Davis. Bon- nie Harrison. Back Rou Dennis Repassi. Steve Nelson. Shannon Brubaker. Ricky Long. Ray Wiles. Fred Sanders. Alden Estep. Robbie Winslow. Radio club Front Rou Jimmy Pool. Troy Fitrell, Tracy Collins. Renee Dobson. Kris Maloney. Bonnie Warring, Second Row: Loren Brickey, Amy Estep, Karen Vose, Leslie Richards. John Bowling. Top: Joe Pybum. Science fair participants Left: Eric Flemming. Tim Shaw. Mary Jean Devilio. OC delegates Front Row: Chanelle Holbrook. Troy Fitrell, Cory Wilkerson, Jimmy Pool, Back Row Mary Ann Bogey. Kelli Wilbur. Debbie Wood, Dawn Phillips. Danelle Holbrook. Physics club Front Rou Jeff Smith. Tim Poe. Stacy Reynolds. Kati Gun- di. Second Rou : David Barth, Paula Stevenson, Joe Cheseldine, Tavi Gan- dara. Back Rou Chrissy Gates. Heath Haukland. Paul Krush. Mark Murdock. SGA Front Rou John Holloway. Debbie Dotson. Karen Dotson. Dianne Johnson. Kim O’Connor. Second Rou Jimmy Pool. Kelli Wilbur. Chanelle Holbrook. Danelle Holbrook. Debbie Wood. Back Rou Cindy Butler. Renee Holton. Elizabeth Franklin. Troy Fitrell. Cory Wilkerson. Julie Rosenfield.