Eastside High School - Ram Country Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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-T and Wm '13 'li l. Drum Major, Rodney Simmons, shows the Ram style with a routine at the Bishop Kenny football game. 2. The brass section and drum major, Rodney Simmons, show their stuff as only the Rams can do. 3. It takes a lot of hard work to be able to coordinate moves, but the Mighty Ram Band makes it look easy. 4. Ruth Vaughn QUCSUOHSBAF.RiCh3NiP3fkCf,b8HdChFCCKH,8bOUI3IHCHSUfC0fH1UQC.5.CH8dUCl players Robin Shultis, Diana Poteet, Amy Mikell, and Connie Wiggins take pride in whattheyHe dmng. Bandfl4l

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New drum major and twenty-two new students overcame band difficulties l'Pride is the word Mr. Richard Parker, band director, used to describe the band. Considering the fact that we have a new drum major, Rodney Simmons, and twenty two new students, we had difficulty, stated Mr. Parker. The band has attended several contests such as District, Marching, Concert, and Solo and Ensemble. The one goal they had was to go to the contest held at Six Flags over Georgia. The goal proved to be a big challenge, and a lot of hard work, they had to establish a way to get the money, but Mr. Parker felt the goal had been reached. 'lWe've had six students go on to college band, and one to go on to become the drum major at a local community college in the past year, Mr. Parker said very enthusiastically. They were considered very supportive and super moral build- ers throughout the past year, and as said before, 'sPride is the main word to describe Mr. Parker's feelings. l4OfBand

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,E Majorettes Cooperation made the majorettes highlight every assembly they attended. Hard work, concentration, and hours of practice made the majorettes Hsecondhtoe-none. The spirit and excellence in their twirling ability was shown in their routines as they twirled their way to contests such as District, Solo and Ensemble, Marching, and Concert. Though this was the first year the majorettes, band, and flag corps have been under the same jurisdiction of the band, they were still a special part of the activities they attended. The fact that they were part of the band meant they had the same goal, which was to go to Six Flags over Georgia for a major contest held there. They showed their support by holding different fund raising activities. The money raised was used to cover expenses for the trip. All in all the majorettes' enthusiasm was remarkable throughout the year. Although the season was over, they were still hard at work practicing for their next year. That kind of dedication is what makes the Rams second-toe-none. l42fMajorettes 1 2 L 43319 Q X, J is 'M i T?aS l. Becky Nettles shows her agility at halftime. 2. Janice Martin is hard at practice for the next week's football game. 3. Tammy Whaley, Becky Nettles, Dorie Peyton, and Janice Martin.