Judson High School - Blue Devil Yearbook (Judson, TX)

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td Coveted Sweepstakes Award D. Daimwood, L. Quinn, F. Walton, W. Strickland, R. Daimwood, J. Dennardg French Horns-D. Yarian, J. Hvezdos, C. Billingsley, K. Thompsong Baritones-R. Little, R. Shipmang Bass Horns-W. Futch, H. Davis: Percussion-W. Earley, B. Holbert, K. Sirratt, N. Lyon, S. Roach, M. Linton. Preparation for the year's activities began with sum- mer rehearsals in August. After the school year began, the students remained each Tuesday afternoon during football season to perfect halftime routines. Other than providing entertainment at football games, the band appeared in pep rallies and assemblies and participated in the Gregg County Fair Parade, Long- view Christmas Parade, and Stephen F. Austin Home- coming Parade. ' Vickie Horn, Darla Caraway, and Lynda Andrews eagerly packed the car prior to attending State Solo and Ensemble Contest at University of Texas. lst Division winners on solos at Solo and En- A clarinet quartet composed of Johnny Bazzell, Cerry Coke, Ann Williams, and Cathy Pliler was awarded a lst Division rating at semble Contest were: Cfront rowl Patti Thomas, Dan McQueen, Joe Vorsasg fhack rowl David Solo and Ensemble Contest. Yarian, Loy Thurmang fseatedJ Walter Futch.

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f fi l ik Q Ml My W ml - .5 if , Ji if ,Ll-,K -X O , X gr WN 'lp Q fa Qi eh? Hugh School Band Captured HIGH SCHOOL BAND: Flutes-V. Horn, L. Andrews, C. Morris, B. Cabbiness, D. Caraway, S. Robinson, J. Wilson, C. Curtis, M. Lucyg Clarincts-D. Wood, C. Pliler, K. Power, J. Bazzell, A. Stone, A. Williams, D. Garvey, D. Ruth, C. Coke C. Richardson, M. Hightree, S. Hnffmang Saxes--P. Loan, D. Muntean, B. Thomas, T. Killingswortli, P. Haupt, P. Hag: gardg Trom-bones-J. Vogel, R. Wyatt, C. Cox, D. McQueen, D. Selvey, L. Thurmang Corners-B. Waggoner, S. Snowden 5, is , For the second time in five years, the Judson High School Band, M-L under the direction of Hubert Wilbur, received First Division ratings at all University Interscholastic League contests and thus captured the coveted Sweepstakes Award. Hubert Wilbur, director, has led Band members played both classical and popular tunes at the annual Spring the band to distinction during Concert. his five years at Judson. 50

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Julie Hvezdos, vocalist Stage Band The Judson High School Stage Band, directed by Hubert Wilbur, became an active organization this year and provided much diversified entertainment. Members attended the Sam Houston College Stage Band Festival and made a three-day trip to the Brownwood Stage Band Festival. Also, this group per- formed for the Judson Lions Club, the High School Coronation, and pre- sented a Talent Show at the termination of the school year. Members were: D. J. Muntean, Barbara Thomas, Pat Haggard, Phil Haupt, Thomas Killingsworth, Paulette Loan, Janet Wilson, Curtis Cox, Royce Wyatt, Jon Carl Vogel, Dan McQueen, Loy Thurman, Joe Vorsas, Monnie Linton, Walter Futch, David Yarian, Wallace Strickland, David Daimwoocl, Bill Waggener, Julie Hvezdos. Bill Waggener won lst Divi- sion rating for his vocal solo at Regional Contest and at- tended the State Solo and En- 52 semble Contest. Marlene Hightree, the only student from Judson chosen to participate in the All-Region Band, practiced for 'the group's special concert. High School Band alternate 'twirlers were Mary Beth Lucy and Karla Richardson.