Estacado High School - Matador Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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f 1. The band show their emotion at a football game as they get in the groove. 2. Two members of the drum corps, Ester Diaz and Sylvia Martinez, find the half time activities very amusing. 3. The marching band comes off the field in the giant M formation with lots of pride in their stride. Opposite Page 1. Robbie Roberson practices on her horn before the band's performance at pep rally. 2. Rickey Hernandez watches the football game with great interest. 3. Members of the band show their spirit during a pep rally. 22 Sports Activities

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Twirlers Visit Sun Bowl The 1976-1977 Feature Twirlers were Andrea Benitez and Valencia Dixion. On the line were Tracey Snell Junior Head Twirler, Lupe Munoz, Pauline Carrizales, Doris Lethridge and Coquese Bracy all sophomores. Twirlers attended the twirling contest at Texas Tech in November. Valencia received a I rating, Andrea Benitez received a II rating in solos competition and the girls on the line received a II rating in competition. The twirlers attended all the Estacado football games and performed different routines during half time show with the band. The girls also performed with the band at the Sun Bowl Parade on January 1. 1. Andrea Benitez prepares to perform at half time at the Estacado Dunbar Football game. 2. Doris Lethridge practices her twirling for EHS football game. 3. Lupe Munoz stands prepared to do her routine at half time. Cheerleaders Twirlers 21

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Sun Bowl Ends Season The Mighty Matador marching band rounded out the marching season marching in the Sun Bowl parade in El Paso Texas, where they appeared on nation-wide television. In contest held at Texas Tech University, the band received a division two rating. The band was led by drum majors, Greta Laster and Donna Jackson. Feature twirler Valincia Dixon received a division one rating and medal at contest. The other feature twirler, Andrea Benitez received a division two rating at contest. Twirlers performing on the line were Doris Letheridge, Tracy Snell, Lupe Munoz, Pauline Carrizales and Coquese Bracy. The band along with the twirlers started the season at the summer band camp at Texas Tech University in August. The band acconpanied the football team to all of the out-of-town football games. Money for these trips including the trip to El Paso was raised by selling candy and t-shirts. The band is under the direction of Mr. David Riker. Band 23