Decatur Central High School - Hawkeye Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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David Marcotte directs the band in a contest piece. Many band students predicted a winning concert season. lAembers of the clarinet section intensely study heir music before they ever start to play. Time and ledication were key words of this year ' s band. low 1 — Lydia Cook, Scott Wright, Missy Holt, Angie Harshbarger, Danielle ester, Midiele Williams, Sharon Taylor, Jenny Peters, Laura Vinelli, Chris! lietz, Melanie Shonklin, Corrie Phelps, Pom Hardy, Director David Marcotte. ow 2 — Mary Jean Davis, Lisa Naessens, Monica Peats, Paulo Clark, ammy Stickles, Tony Glaze, Mario Mayes, Susie Leonard, Stephen Day, teve Rose, Hoi Wright, Erin Meyerrose, Dove Brenton, Carl SoH. Row 3 — ioward Carter, Joe Sims, Michael Wright, Shane Allen, Mary Collins, Teresa lortinez, Craig Emmert, Ralph Pettus, Lee Mosley, Bill Erickson, Wonetta orton, Kevin Croghon, Jeremy Peters. Row 4 — Brad Nuetzman, Chris opkins, David Farley, Paul Horton, Tony Edwards, Chad Jester, Jennifer Isrdinand, Jim Yates, Duone Border, Robert Miller, Mary Dierdorf, Sherri olle, Dan Hauger. Band and Guard 49

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New Director Brings a New Attitude The 1987 Marching Hawks and Blue Hawk Guard underwent some changes this year. New band director David Marcotte and guard director Carin Wurger brought many ideas to Decatur. After a period of adjustment, the band took on a new style and attitude. Junior Melanie Shanklin commented, Our attitude has changed a lot since he (Mr. Marcotte) came to our school. This new attitude took wind when the band and guard competed in several contests. The band and guard did very well, stated Mr. Marcotte on the band ' s receiving a second division rating at Bush Stadium and I.S.S.M.A. State Tour- nament. Even though the size of the band ho decreased since last year. Senior Bill Thomp son said, The marching band has a lot ( good points. The main goal for the 1987 88 band was a solid performance. Besides contests, the Marching Hawk and Blue Hawk Guard also provide pregame and halftime entertainment at a of the home football games. Bass clarinetists Maria Mayes and Danielle Tes- ter, and baritone saxophonist Tony Glaze pre- pare contest music. The concert seoson was a very important port of the band ' s year. Freshman percussionist Scott Wright practices his skills on the snore drum. Many hours were spent perfecting music. Sophomore Chrisi Dietz and Junior Melanie Shanklin ploy Sleigh Ride. This song became a traditional Cnristmas carol at D.C. 48 Band and Guard

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Sing High, Sing Low Choir this year seemed to be sparkling with energy from three very different groups. They were Concert Choir, Cadet Choir, and Varsity Chorale. Concert Choir was an all-girl choir. To participate in this group, students should have had at least one year of choir with Mrs. Denney. Cadet choir consisted of any freshman who sang with Mrs. Gaston at the junior high and wished to keep singing at the school. Varsity Chorale was what Mrs. Denney called a four-part mixed ensemble, students that participated in Varsity Chorale needed to have par- ticipated in choir before and wished to continue through high school. Students who participated in choir also put on performances. The performances were mainly for parents and friends. The choirs did Christmas and Spring per- formances and they competed in an or- ganized meet. Choir students did about four programs during the year. The students in choir were there to enjoy themselves and should have had a desire to learn about music. Mrs. Denney wanted this to be a break from academic studies and let the students be actively involved. At the end of the year, Mrs. Denney hoped the students would be able to read music. Members of the Varsity Chorale, sing during a per- formance. All three choirs put on several different performances a year. Concert Choir Row 1 — Shawna Hughes, Shoe Bryson, Patsy Davis, Katie Kinmon, Gloria Hampton, Amy Woods, Renita Phillips, Kim Cannon, Sara Ledford. Row 2 — Korrie Dugger, Kim Isely, Jill Chestnut, Christine Bauer, Minna Karkkainen, Tina Lewis, Tene Hawkins, Carrie Barnhort, Shandra Brodley, Director Susan Denney. Choir