J J Pearce High School - Mustang Yearbook (Richardson, TX)

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For halftime, the Flag Corps performs routines with the Mighty Mustang Band. Sophomore Car- rie Roberge concentrates on maneuvering her flag as the band plays for the crowd. lPellerin1 Thoughout the year, the Pacesetters made an ar- ray of props to use in their dances. During halftime, senior Mindy Elstun uses hand-made stars while ending a routine with a smile. IPellerinl The alma mater was sung at the end of each game. A tired crew of Flag Corps members ljuniors Amy MacMorran, Susan Hembree, Teresa Bennett, Heather Lueders, Anne Hensley, and sophomore Kathy Kellerl join hands to sing and pay respects to the football team. lBryanl 156 X Organizations-Performing Groups . tt., I H t 'U ,WM Z,, , , ,. , V .a,t ycttfyf ,Gif

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'eparing for any performance is a many people dread. But for ents involved in Pacesetters, Drum Qs, and Flag Corps, preparation was routine. uring the summer months, alarms zed and rang at the early hours of and six o'clock. Members of the orming groups fell out of their beds dragged themselves to a sometimes -hour long practice. They dressed in ards, shorts, and tennis shoes. The summer sun often made these prac- hours seem unbearable. Practicing ard, but you have to be willing to do .ten though getting out of bed some nings is difficult, senior Pacesetter :ket Cody said. GET RE DY . . . Performing groups prepare for Showtime Then, school began and the hours spent in the summertime days turned into hours spent before and after school. Sometimes when students went to school, Pacesetters were flocked in the halls around the gym, waiting to learn new dance steps for Friday night half- time. Some Pacesetters worked after school often to perfect dance steps to ensure a great performance. Driving to school some mornings, students avoided parking in the north lot. In this particular lot, Flag Corps members and band members were busy fitting together their routines. Drumming to a different beat, Drum Corps members sprawled themselves over areas around the school grounds. 'l'hey stayed in time while repeating the same routine song over and over again. Most students would question the value of this work. ls it really worth all the effort and time? Most members would honestly say that being a part of each group was a unique experience where one met friends and got a chance to perform, After all, thats why they were involved. 'tljecause of all the rela- tionships that I developed with everyone, the time and effort put into being a Pacesetter paid off, junior Pacesetter Beth Carlton said. IShmockl A pep rall ' performance requires that the Pacesetters work double time on a dance. Senior Pacesetters Susan Barrv. Melanie llight, and Kathy Dickson work on high kicks fora dance. lpellerinl W if ew

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IT'S TIME The show's about to begin uring football season, students nmed into Mustang-Eagle stadium latch their home team play. While ents were cheering and enjoying nselves, the performing groups lessly prepared for halftime. esetters, Flag Corps and Drum Corps nbers were the source of entertain- it for an anxious crowd. 'hen the stadium was filled with 'ts fans, they sat anticipating a good time show. At this time, the per- ning groups were expected to be at r best. I expect myself to do the best n and perform, not as one, but as a g Corps all together, senior Brenna leill said. en minutes before halftime Flag ps and Drum Corps formed lines ind the gates as Pacesetters marched 1nd the track. As their hearts began -ound, a voice over the loud speaker ounced that the show was about to in. his particular event occurred weekly ing football season. Throughout the r each group worked separately on contests. After football and basketball season, the Pacesetters concentrated their energies on the Sweepstakes con- test held at the Dallas County Conven- tion Center Arena. We work really hard and it's a challenge, but we enjoy it, junior Sabra Fazer said. Flag Corps and Drum Corps also had an important role in attending contests. They had a performance at the Parade of Champions, held at the Cotton Bowl. Along with the Mighty Mustang Band, they won first place in their division. Contests were simply a way the groups could prove to themselves that hard work pays off. I think that per- forming after you've worked so hard is rewarding, so is winning and being a good Flag Corps, junior Heather Leuders said. The remaining students of the school, however, marveled over the dedication of these students. I think it's really great that these people work so hard to support our school. I would have a hard time putting that much time into a project like that, senior Rachel Caplan said. tShmockJ its 1 W., its 'f if ia 51' A 't ffitfi Qigi if' t 'ft' Q5 1- efla q .... .flZ1:,ff1f5.t'..f. xg As Pacesetter lieutenant senior Hui Cha Ahn took on many responsibilities. Leading fellow Paceset- ters into the splits, Hui Cha Ahn finishes a final routine. ICrawfordl Performing Groups - Organizations X 157