Elon University - Phi Psi Cli Yearbook (Elon, NC)

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Colorful Band in the Carolinas Upper left: Jack O. directs a reg- ular afternoon practice. Below: Band members performing at their fall concert under the di- rection of Mr. White. Right: Band Members Jo Suter and Sally Peach were decked out for the costume halftime show given at the last home game. Above: Mr. White displays another of his originals from his personal millinery while directing at a football game. -+■ Left: Sax players step in time during a halftime performance. Above: A band member’s view of the crowd while performing. Right: Tensions of the band prove a little too much for some members.

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Most No one could dis- pute that the Elon showband is the most colorful, cre- ative band in the Carolinas. Led by the talented and innovative Jack White the band never ceases to come up with a new, unique show for every home game halftime show. Lots of time, hard work, and dedication goes into each band performance. In addi- tion to the band’s halftime shows it is also one of the leading cheering sections at each game. The band members present a formal concert each year also. The Elon band is renowned for its versatile and original performances. The reason for their excellence lies in one and a half hour practices every Monday. Wednesday, Friday which the band members attend. Band members are pushed to perfection by Jack O.'s perseverance and temperance. Band musicians also become accustomed to Saturday morning practices whenever a new halftime show is to be displayed. The marching band leaves for home football games at 12:30, much earlier than most spec- tators. They march onto the field in very untraditional uniforms made up of checkered pants, berets, and windbreakers. That is unless of course they decide to put on a costume party for the fans which they did at the last regular season home game. On that occasion the band entertained spectators by playing kazooes and having band director White arrested for murder before everyone’s eyes. The band succeeded in gaining spectator attention and thoroughly entertaining the crowd that day. But the band assumes a different air once a semester by having a concert. It is during the concert that the band really shows its musical talent and ability. Mr. White draws the professionalism from his band members on these occasions. The band concerts are well received by the community and students. Band Members: lane Jeffress, Cathy Rhodes, Meri Ford, Jill Bennett. Carol Chudina, Sally Peach. Peggy Gray, Mike Reed, Terry Walton, Mark Payne. Lvnn Weatherington, Susan Brown, David Haddad, Martha Clark, Betty Hilliard, Robert Nazlian, Cindy Phillips, Jo Suter. Jeffrey Holland, David Christianson, Steven Morris. Jim Gray, Mark Given, David Hodge, Chris Christopher, Tom Smith. Keith Griffin. Karen Baulding. Gary Brant, Brenda Brantley, Chris Bridgers. Bryan Dalton. Mike Gilliam. Gregory Glass, Pat McDowell. Paul Marshall, Tim Bartholomeow, Edwina Haddad. Joseph May, Ann Gayle Hounshell. Robbie Hunt, Nancy Woodell, Sandy Griffin, Russ Barden, Danny Buchanan. Matt Miller, Rusty Miller. Toney Brewer, Tim Buffington, Diane Costa, Perrv Beale, Douglas Browne, Kevin Holland, Gary Gen- try, Terry Morris. Giles Fowler, Jeffrey Golian. John Holloway, Donna Holmes, Elaine Abies. Kathy Brown, Wilbert Farrish, Jennifer Hunter. Kathleen Jacobs. Jerry Johnson. Sharon Kavanaugh, Rick Murray, Betsy Richards, Patrick Robertson, John Watts, Arleen Pate, Mary Wikle, Kathy Wobus, April Woodall.

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The Elon College Majorettes enjoyed a vic- torious football season, leading the Fighting Christian Band and providing the spectators with many excellent halftime shows. The 1976-77 Elon College Majorettes are Head Majorette Hope Amick, Martha Beasley, Sharon Clark, Trish Moorefield, and Neil Teague. The Drum Major for this season, directing the band on the field, was Ann Gayle Hownshell. High-Stepping Upper Left: Majorettes don't give just a twirling routine anymore as demonstrated by Head Major- ette Hope Amick. Upper Right: The 1976-77 Majorettes. Lower Left: Ann Gayle Hownshell. field director, leads the hand in games and during practice on hot afternoons. Lower Right: Martha Beasley doesn't quite make it as a football player in the band's costume party.