Dickinson High School - Gator Yearbook (Dickinson, TX)

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With over thirty dubs and organizations at DHS, any student who wishes to become involved may. Interests range from academic to musical to secretarial. Career training and vocational clubs offer students a chance to tram for jobs and earn actual on-the-iob experience. Other clubs offer community service opportunities or the chance to develop specific talents. The Stu- dent Council IS open to any student wishing to become involved in student government, student faculty relations, and school spirit. Even students who do not participate m clubs are affected by them. School dances are sponsored by various clubs, and the band, cheerleaders, and Gator Guard are a major part of Dickinson traditions. Becom- ing involved m the many organizations at DHS IS a fun and educational way to prepare for the future.

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Band Presents a Brilliant Show ' ' A ' ' ® gfoup of students • They are worth fussing at because they are capable of learning and connpeting. I wouldn ' t trade them, says Mr Owens, band director. While Mr. Owens remains very op- timistic about the band, they continue to succeed The band participated in the Tropicana Music Bowl at Sam Houston State University and received an award for Outstanding Percussion Line as well as placing first in division and second in the overall competition. They also competed in the District U I.L. Marching Contest at Alvin. placing second, and the Region U.I.L. Marching Contest in San Antonio where they received third. The band ' s success at marching con- test IS the result of strong dedication and diligent practices Band members started practicing on August 6 and will continue practicing through football season. They practice one hour on their marching and one hour playing their music It takes ap- proximately eight weeks to learn one en- tire show. For band members practice is not enough to obtain the privilege of com- peting. Because of House Bill 246. students must also remain dedicated to academics Band members must also have good grades to participate m the half-time shows at the football games These shows provide the audience with ex- cellent musical entertainment and magnificent visual effects Band members receive two or three standing ovations from the fans at hall- time Because of the quality of their pef- formance and their standards ol ex- cellence, the band has achieved great popula ' •. %■ l iiit tcxm al hall linx- Band H? Mnrching BfirK)