John Marshall High School - Horn Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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The drum section finds some time to goof off in between tough praaices. Michelle Chapman shows her expertise with her flag during half time. Ram Band achieves fame Provides school pride Dressed in their new uniforms, band members proudly marched the grounds of Sea World. They were chosen to par- ticipate in the Lone Star Celebration spe- cial on National Television, June 18. The program included songs of Texas. I really enjoyed the experience at Sea World, it was an honor I ' ll never forget, said senior Jim Kasper. The Ram Band was not all show biz and fame, they also provided entertain- ment and fun for the rowdy fans of the Marshall athletic program. When I get out onto the field it feels like some four year old lost his butterfly collection in my stomach — but when I hear that I smile (which is strictly forbidden on the field) and I feel like all those people in the stands are backing me up! I feel im- portant, said sophomore Noelle Frisina. In addition to shows and entertain- ment the band also competed for top This was another interesting band performance. honors. Various trips and competitions included, Dallas for the Six Flags contest, and Houston for the Marching Bands of America competition. I ' ve always liked band — music just appeals to me and I like the heat of competition, said junior Chris Chavez. The Ram Band was truly the pride of John Marshall and they proved it every- time they played. In my four years of Ram Band, I ' ve learned responsibility and independence, as well as working with others, the thrill of victory and how to build on the agony of defeat and to succeed in the best way possible, said senior Eric Brittingham. For senior band members the experience of the marching band was a memory they will never forget. Some will choose to continue their musical talents in college while others will cherish the good times they had in the Ram Band. Article; Robin Shoemake Patrick O ' Hara Photos: Danie! Vargas Band 27

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1987-88 Band Awards Nine students selected to Distria XI All- Region Jazz Ensemble 34 students selected to District XI All- District Band 27 students selected to District XI All- Region Band Two students selected to Texas All-State Jazz Ensemble Six students selected to Texas All-State Symphonic Band 182 Division I superior ratings at District XI Solo and Ensemble Contest Best in Class — Creative Arts Workshop Festival, Dallas, Tx. Wind Ensemble Category Best in Class — Creative Arts Workshop Festival, Dallas, Tx. — Concert Band Category Best in Class — Creative Arts Workshop Festival, Dallas, Tx. Jazz Ensemble Cat- egory Best in Class — Creative Arts Workshop Festival, Dallas, Tx. Parade Band Cat- egory Best in Class — Helotes Cornyval Parade 26 Band At the front of every performance were the talented di- rectors. ' ' W i The Ram Band puts on another great performance. The band plays a catchy tune for the dance team to perfori J

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r. • • •• •• c « 28 m • Choirs capture Sweepstakes, honors Putting on the musical Camelot, preparing a Christmas show and com- peting in local and state level contests were activities the choir participated in. As senior Samantha Segar said, the choir was just one big happy fam- ily. We all supported one another. If someone did something good, we were all happy about it. Happiness was abun- dant as the Men ' s and Mixed Choirs captured Sweepstakes, a coveted award. The year was capped off with the annual musical. In the end of the year everything was very excit- ing and we wanted to go out with a bang, said Segar. The musical was lots of hard work, but eve- ryone agreed following the last performance that it was worth it. Jana Moorhead and Jill Solomon hold on tight going to Dallas. Samantha Segar gives a heart warming speech at the awards banquet.