Frankfort High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Frankfort, IN)

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3 ) LeAnn Martin and Brian Grttnt warmed up their instruments before getting dressed for performance. 3) Air, Blessing waited for the signal to start the performance. 4 2) A group of FSIIS hand students posed while waiting for the results. 4) Kim Borges and Mandy Sebree enjoyed time together while preparing for performance. 2 As the hot August sun rose, the FSHS band students arrived in the practice field at 9 for an 8 hour day of work. These students prepared music and drill that would be performed August 25 at the State Fair Band Day competition, for two weeks of practice. Practice was bearable because the students were bursting with excitement as the day drew closer. On Sunday, August 17, the football stands were filled with people from the community to watch the dress rehearsal. The following Tuesday the band traveled to the State Fair Opening Day Parade where they competed with 6 of the bands they would later meet in the original competition. The band placed fourth. Although tlye results weren't as hoped for, the students had a chance to help overcome their fears and be attentive to the process. When the 25th arrived and the students rolled out of bed, early, for the last time. The FSHS band hall was overflowing with anticipation and excitement of what was to happen. The goal for the year was to make the night show and perform on television. Sweet 16 was the number to reach, and the band did. Rain made the track muddy but didn't dampen spirits. When the afternoon results were announced the band was advanced to the night competition. Again rain fell and the bands had to march through it. In the end. the Dogs finished in a proud position of 15. T! e goal had been reached, friendships made, marching abilities improved, and as always a greater hope for next year was formed by the experience. The band performed to Taurus’' composed by Bob Cotter. Blue Skies composed by Irving Berlin, and arranged by Greg Barker, and Phapsody in Blue composed by George Gershwin, and arranged by Greg Barker. BAND DAY 9

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BAND DA Y 2) Drum Major Angie Clark stood at attention on tht starting lint btfort the morning competition. 4) Mr. Blessing marked off the hand students positions at the starting lint. 4 1) During summer hand camp the hand students practiced their marching drills in the parking lot. i) The drummers performed their solo during the opening day parade. 5 ) Band parents showed their support hy putting signs up along highway 28 to wtsh the students Good Luck. 5 d BAND DAY

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On September 18, 1987 the bell rang ending fourth hour and that's when the fun began. The FSHS student body gathered at the football field for a pep session led by the cheerleaders. The activities for the day included volleyball, soft-ball, a watermelon-eating contest, and a tricycle race. This year the volleyball and softball games were won by the seniors, while freshman Mark Renney won the watermelon-eating contest. The juniors pulled together to win the tug-of-war. Sophomores Matt Smith. Eric Teyema, Andy Nussbaum. and Lance Baker won the tricycle race for the second year. Also during the day was an exhibition of skateboarding and bike riding techniques, and a water balloon toss with winners Matt Smith and Tanya Weidner. That evening more activities were completed with the announcement that the freshmen won the billboard contest with the seniors placing a close second. Then came the crowning of the queen. The 1987 homecoming queen was Sheila Brock who was escorted by Harry Zell. Freshmen attendants were Kara Cost low escorted by Shane Cullen. Sopl?omores were Tricia Sorting escorted by Andy Catron and Tonya Gill escorted by Brian Anglea. Junior representatives were Lor-inda Risse escorted by Brent Salmon and Becky Scheid escorted by Matt Klutzke. The seniors were Krista Brown escorted by Don Young, Kristi Ramos escorted by Bret Myers, Corinna Sorting escorted by Mike Unger, and Chris Te-garden escorted by Mark Ransom. Sheila was crowned by the 1986 queeti, Lisa Low den. Although the game was exciting the Stars won 15 to 8. HOMECOMING I) During th sophomore-senior volleyball gamt senior Marc Shoemaker returns the ball over the net. 10 HOMECOMING