John C Calhoun High School - Talon Yearbook (Walterboro, SC)

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Although small in number, this year the band was large at heart. The band consisted of less than thirty people. Members included Terry Hudson, LaJean Alewine, Amy Gentry, Renee Dennis, Tammy Steedley, Tara Ulmer, Tony Wilson, Laurette Hinton, David Ritter, Randy Addison, JJ Evans, Jimmy Burgess, Matthew Hiott, Kevin Beach, Toby Hinton, Duke Hipp, Henry Hiott, Allan Dulaney, Matthew Addison, Johnny Rodgers, Gwen Mur- daugh, and Lara Craven. The band performed at half- time of the Homecoming game. They were always helping to boost spirit at football games. On De- cember 5, they gave a Christmas Large At Heart (Top left) The Hawks march proud while practicing for parades. (Above) Miss Dtiffield is very patient with her beginners. (Top right) Drum Major Lara Craven, a junior, is an enthusiastic leader. (Right) LaJean Alewine and Gwen Mur- daugh discuss the color guard routine. 26 Band concert in the gymnasium. The band practices four days a week after school. The band is un- der the direction of Miss Keena Duffield. Miss Duffield graduated from Limestone College in May 1981 with a B.A. in Music Educa- tion. She received a four year mu- sic scholarship and was an active member of Sigma Alpha Soeta

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The club consisted of juniors and seniors who paid two-dollar dues. Secretary-treasurer for the year was Benjy Black. John Ben- nett served as Vice-President. Randy Warren was the club’s President for 1983-84. Individual groups’ officers in- cluded: Alpha — Co-Production Managers — Joey Ritter and Todd Buddin; Ass’t. — Shan Pye; Program Director — Sallie Neal; Ass’t. — Melanie Easterlin. Beta — Production Manager — Brad McMillan; Ass’t. — Robbie Free; Program Director — Jeff Searson; Ass’t. — Rob Young. Gamma — Production Manager — Todd Hudson; Ass’t. — Benjy Black; Program Director — Kathleen Simmons; Ass’t. — John Bryan. The club appreciated the gener- osity of WALD for letting them use their equipment and facilities at the station. Sponsor of the club, Mrs. Blocker, always attended re- cording sessions and assisted the group throughout the year. (Top Left) Mr. Microphone enjoys late (Above) Rodney Cummings, Marsha (Top Right) What a professional-looking night sessions at the station. McGinnis, Lisa Avant, and Lionel Richie group of amateur broadcasters. enjoy music “All Night Long.” Broadcast Club 25

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Women’s International Fraternity of Music and Music Educators Na- tional Conference. Miss Duffield, a native of Rockinham, N.C., did an excellent job with the band program. The band attended two compe- titions in February and May, These were indoor marching com- petitions, one of which was held in Myrtle Beach. The band gave its annual spring concert in May. Awards were given out at the con- cert, Lara Craven enjoyed her first year as drum major. She should be recognized for a job well-done. Randy Addison was named Band Captain for the second year. His outstanding leadership qualities helped him guide the band throughout the year. Gwen Mur- daugh, a senior, was the flag cap- tain. She was responsible for their routines. The percussion captain was Duke Hipp, a sophomore. (Above) David Ritter plays his saxophone at the pep rally for the crowd’s enjoyment. Band 27