David Crockett High School - Texan Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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5 ci left: Sometimes the pressure before a concert can get to be too much. Senior Tom Artiss reverts to the security of a warm blanket. below: Director Bill Dick works the orchestra to get ready for the Baccalaureate service. . , ,, , M, . 5, lil I ,lrwjw f Q65 2 ,fa ,iff ,X 5 9, .,e,, .. u ' , 7 3m., www rmost The chamber orchestra often performed without the complete orchestra Here play at the Cougar Gold awards assembly above Melissa Reaves writes in corrections score for an upcoming competition ...,, ,.X, ., --,- - A 'Nil XL, -V ,,..4,,, .X . X CMA. '- - um' M Tai - Scott Kendall, Andrew Vaughn, John Kimberly, Andy Hendrix, John Culp, Lara Brown, Darcy Webb, Tom Monahan ' 'NM ' .. 723251-be?+3kfr::M' ' Jenny Smith Iconcert masterj, Karrie Cole, Holly Everett Kpresidentj, Lisa Saunders Ihistorianl, Amy Farris fvice presidentj, Melinda Lane I historianj, Mike Werst, Bill Dick fdirectorj, David Jarrot, Mitchell Mills, Ricky Milk, Tom Artiss, Howard Hudiburg fasst. directorj minnilf' x F A I Y+X . '.'RIT ' -1 ..x ' A ge . 13 N . fi WIA! front row Kim Kessler Rama Snyder Melzssa Reaves Cynthia Bishop Jamie Compton Amy Gaines Angela Beatty back row Kevin Cauley Heather Mills Kara Galbraith Angela Curry Bev Noah Tammy Winters Tammy Paulson Craig Murray I : . . . ' . ' . 1. ' . ' ' . . . . ' : ' . ' . ' ' : ' . 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 Orchestra!127

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Strings Orchestra maintains excellence through changes Despite many changes, the or- chestra had another successful year. The orchestra received a new director, Mr. Bill Dick, at the beginning of the year and had to adapt to his way of teaching. This year the orchestra also won sweepstakes for the fifth year in a row. We had our ups, downs, and sometimes had some pretty bad feelings, said Senior Tom Monahan, but we came through with sweepstakes again, and that's pretty good. When Mr. Dick ar- rived, many students were disap- pointed. Sallie Banks had been the director for five years, and the or- chestra had done very well with her. Many of the students were afraid that the change would affect the quality of the orchestra, but Mr. Dick had proved himself by the end of the year. Freshman Andy Hendrix said that things worked out for the bet- ter. The orchestra's character overall has improved, due to Mr. Dick. It is a lot more organized. Among the changes this year were rehearsals at night. Before some of the orchestrais important concerts, they would have rehear- sal from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., once a ff above: While practicing for the Mother's Day concert, Senior violinist Kara Galbraith keeps her instrument in correct position. Correct body form is an important part of practice. right: 9th grader Michael Werst rehearses for the state ensemble contest. The correct placement of his ' ant for pro ' . fingers is import per sound quality week. The orchestra also had a concert on Mothers' Day, and a car wash on Easter weekend. The chamber orchestra, a more advanced or- chestra, had even more concerts than the concert orchestra. Many more hours of rehearsing had to be put in by these students, but both orchestras required a lot of work from students. The rehearsals were hard, and we had to do a lot of work, but I think it shows. said Freshman Beverly Noah. This year a large part of the or- chestra participated in UIL Solo and Ensemble contest. Students who received first division in solo were: Jenny Smith, Karrie Cole, Lisa Saunders, Amy Farris, Mit- chell Mills, Andy Hendrix, Michael Werst, Kara Galbraith, Kevin Cauley, and Holly Everett. Ensemble first division winners were: Ricky Mikl, Tom Artiss, David J arrott, and Melinda Lane. The Orchestra participated in UIL Sweepstakes contest again this year, and won for the fifth year in a row. The orchestra received a first division in all six categories, and received a sweepstakes trophy. by Bryan Norton 40 W is ' U

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Pu h 'em back 'Tve always had a lot of spirit and cheerleading was the sport I thought I could show that spirit, I just wanted to break the trend! said senior Stephen Bell. Bell was the first boy cheerleader since 1976. He said that cheerleading had its advan- tages and disadvantages. He said he always had to be on time and always be on his best behavior, to Bell this was a disadvantage. But he said that, If you were tardy to a class your teachers don't send you down, thatls an advantage! The cheerleaders attended a camp during the summer at Southwest Texas State Univer- sity, they returned home with 4 Most of the group were in other activities besides cheerleading. They also have to keep up their grades, es- pecially with the no pass no play rule that went into effect the first semester. Some of them were cheerleaders in junior high also, It's more work than it was in junior high!'l said junior Sylvia Arrellano. This year at Crockett, there were two sets of cheerleaders, football and basketball. The head cheerleader for both groups was Melinda Cantu. She was the only returning cheerleader and therefore had the most experience. Ult Cheerleaders spread the glue that holds team and fans together blue ribbons, 3 second place rib- bons and the spirit stick. They all agree that this was one of the most fun things about cheerleading. Sponsor Mary Daniel said that, Hthe group was a fun group and easy to work with. Being a cheerleader takes up a lot of time. They have meetings all during the summer to prepare for the upcoming football season. Then during the school year they have a first period class and after school practices. At a football pep rally, head cheerleader Melinda Caniu gets the crowd worked up as her voice, with the help of the microphone fills the gym, New time requirements moved pep rallies to a slot before classes on Fridays so students would not miss any valuable lime-on task. 128!Cheerleaders was hard at first to get every- one together, but they all caught on really fast, they're a fun group! said Cantu. Being a cheerleader is a lot of making signs, practicing and looking good. But when they are out there on that field or at a pep rally, they seem to have a great time, It's a blast being a cheer- leader, it involves a lot of work but it's worth it! junior Lissa Smith. by:Amy Smith ff ff f 3. 'Wr- 6-JZS: .-721 ?A 5 , .vs , , Kg . ' ffliaii an ,Q . Football Cheerleaders Stephen Bell, Cyndi Burns, Ronda Collins, Debbie Treece, Deana Risner, Melind Cantu, Tracy Mabry, Lissa Smith, Sylvia Arellano, Stephanie Arellano l .5