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

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-.-me - a difficult choral selection. '- Mllarzirlghtz Gene Galbraith directs the concert cho' l 'Jimi 4 u x U 3 H ' ' liixrl il 'il - i .4 4 5 i 0 X. ig',..g Harmon1c,Balan e Choir retains top priority 5 . ' despite ,academic pressure 3 U , 1' eThe recent pressure to upgrade Austin's i academic classes left the teaching of the arts one of practical distinction. Despite the decreased emphasis on musical education, Crockett has made music a top priority and not allowed the choral-music program to be neglected. Th! feeling of ,excellencefwas a common one during 1984. V More than 70' students sing inYthe choir, with 40 students in concert choir, and ten girls selected is Madjriga1,Qsingers.WVidely known director Gene iGalbraith created an atmosphere of home ifor the students he taught, while managing to maintain a level of professional singing within the group. The choir had fun both at school and dur- ing after hours activities. The choir's Christmas concert brought the meaning of Christmas a little closer in sight to 'the listeners, and performed an excellent con- cert. The concert choir gave-a thrilling co 7 cert on Tezgas Independence Day at ,tae Q 0 I I Q 4 - lihfl- dive' America and Give Me Your Tired Throughout the 1984-85 singing com- petition, numerous Crockett students plac- gl in District ranking, with 1? moving up to egion choir, and 5 330 an ,Area ranking. Junio'r'Kembe1j Ottley won the title in state competition in the first soprano section. Senior Heather Watson placed fifth in the II Alto section for the state. 2 f The past year was one of einotion for the seniers of 1985. Seni Kara Gakraith on the title in the secongwprano se ion iiglhe Austin District, Region, and ,Area competi- tions. Concurrently, Kara had earned the chance to compete in All-State Orchestra auditions, and dropped out of All-State Choral trials to pursue a place in the All- State Orchestra. As a result of Kara's follow up in Orchestra, senior Becky Houston mov- ed from the position of alternate up into the competition for the All-State Choral audi- tions. The entire event b ilt determinationg Capitol, along with hundreds of er T i ' df ' dew sth 'll st rever ' ' cians and observers. The choir gig 'Egg 3? A iggristbwlodszf ' 1 Above: Director Gene Galbraith learg the mixed' boys and girls chorus in singing a Christmas ca,-01 daring the Christmas concert, ' 2 L, A . Right: Juniors, David Rider, Jason Firestone and Jarnes Fisher Join together in harmony to singlfrom while his daughter Kara accompanies on iano. Q- 4 r, U' JD 4 4 Senior SusanfGa-nn, and Junior Paula Smith, Zan-2 tribute their singing talent during rehearsal. f it ' 1 I ' 1 1 1 1 zaovchoif f-ws. n 'f'i 'it v

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5 0 3 -C, fi' 4 S if 'f' f' ' if 1 Li. A Basketball Cheeerleaders op: Ronda Collins, Stephen Bell, Cyndi Burns, Deana Risner, bottom: Sylvia llrellano, Tracy Mabry, Lissa Smith, Patricia Torres, Stephanie Arellano, not pic- ured Bonnie Crep Pushing for victory at a pep rally, the perspiration ofstrain shows on the faces of Cyndi Burns, Stephanie Arellano, Debbie Treece, Lissa Smith and Tracy Mabry. A must for every group of cheerleaders is pyramid building. With ten bodies to build with, Crocketfs squad can pile 'em higher and deeper, Cheerleaders!129

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i f 4' low: Madrigals, Susan Gann, Kember Ottley, Kara Gallzraith, ' cky Hoi and Julie Kelm, perform a concert pidcejat a full dress ita . ' f I V t: Senior Su 'an Gann and Junior Paulzjmm add their7irst rano voices to agchoral selection. ' Sv Sa 'Q' F ,ggi . gf ,, tug. ' Tails' ff . if 'ff-'i' , ,. .mA, 3 , , Q EI . mi? 'i ' so N-...silk 'Sffhf 1 f' 1. fi tt, 1 7. , ,,N ., T 131111. gg. i ,..., .. 4 4 W ' J rizll 5. ,QT ' em... . 5. I' f ' T , zxlm ff- g ,. , -N . t .r., ,, t my lean jflivwnn-.. ....,,Nf,,,,,,,4 4 0 A t rr: v I M lllfmrx. ,,. il J . .. I T ' fl rr: 3' Ea x. I- 1 v N . ,.,. i..5,fw..,... .. , . W, ,,,,,,,WN,,,,,2 ,, ..,,,,. 4, , ,,.,,. ... ,, , .,, A .. , J, g, It F5 l is . . , ,. H . W . , 4 . I if , - 4 O ' 4 ...M I Concert Choir: 4th row: Jerry Hardin, Carlton, Cuudle, Mike Werst, Carlos Castro, Jeff Hazel, David Rider, Jason Firestone, James Fisher. 3rd row: Susan Gann, Kara Galbraith, Becky Houston, Becky Taylor, Joyce Mele, Nancy Kennard, Tyan Kullenberg, Stacey Stewart, Julie Brownlee, Director Gene Galbraith. 2nd row: Paula Smith, Lisa Barrington, Cynthia Wilson, Julie Kelm, Theresa Martin, Christy Hodson, Brenda Rosbury, Kerry Tompkins, Terry Gomez. lst row: Sandra Delane, Kember Ottley, Sara Gammage, Kathy Dillman, Kendra Young, Melissa Cuellar, Sandra Trevino, Roberta Mercado. S Madrigal singers: Top: Julie Kelm, Heather Watson, Kember Ottley, Kendra Young, Missy Cortez, Kerry Tompkins, Bottom: Susan Gann, Kara Galbraith, Becky Clark, Joyce Mele, Julie Brownlee, Becky Houston W vmaisggig-5,,,,.,.,Y.f,w. Mt. .....,. - 'U . x --v Mixed Boys and Girls Chorus: 3rd row: Greg Rankin, Carlton Caudle, Rodger Shaheen, Jon Gifford, Robert Turner, James Fisher, Randy Glascow, Todd Wiederhold. 2nd row: Christine Butler, Sarah Davis, Samantha Douglas, Carte Acres, Sharon Fife, Wendi Prilleurau, April Boldwyn. lst row: Heather Dawson, Shirra Simmons, Terri Davidson, Vicki Russell, Stephanie Sumner, Becky Melton, Lori Lurnas. Directing the Concert Choir during practice for the Christmas recital is Gene Galbraith, with daughter Kara accompanying on the piano