Lafayette High School - Marquis Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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CCEIIF L All the preparations of the year pro- ved to be successful for the Lafayette Band as they marched away with the first place trophy in three of five con- tests. In August at the Kentucky State Fair Band Contest, Lafayette won first place in the large division, Best Auxilary fflags and riflesj Award, and the overall Grand Championship. Next came the Danville Invitational, in which the band once again was awarded first place in their division and the overall trophy. In addition, Io Ellen Pike overcame tough competition to be chosen as Best Field Commander in her division. In the most important contest of the year, the Murfreesboro Contest of Champions , Lafayette came up on the short end, tying for third place. This was a disappointing finish for the band as they had reigned as the Grand Champions of this contest for the past two years. During a miserable rainy night, the band sloshed through ankle-deep mud to win the local Lions' Invitational, which had been postponed twice be- cause of rain. In the last contest of the year, at Morehead, the band placed sec- ond. Concert season proved to be very ex- citing for the band as they journeyed to Mexico for a music festival. The band gave concerts and performed their marching show while there. Upon their return, they received superior ratings at the State Band Festival. In the spring, the band exhibited their ,marching show for the National Band Association meeting in Knox- ville. Activities that many individuals of the band participated in were: All-State Band, Morehead Band Clinic, Pep Band, and Solo and Ensemble Contest. Contests, along with winter and spring concerts and participation in a Cincinnati Bengals half-time show, made for an exciting year for the band. All the hard work proved fruitful as the Lafayette Band produced a successful year. by Meme Buxton

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hours every weekday. These sessions are crucial to the success of the band. Of the five contests the band com- petes in, one includes an inspection. This adds more time to the already countless hours of preparation. There is much to be done, and band members and parents dedicate themselves to the tasks. Instruments must be in perfect Working order and be clean enough to pass an actual white glove test. Rifles and flag pikes are cleaned and re-taped. Coats, trousers, and skirts are laun- dered, buttons polished, and hems cor- rected. Shoes, boots, and flag belts are shined to a glaring white. Brass breastplates and belt buckles are polished, While crossbelts, citation cords, and ascots are washed. The be- rets, aussi hats, and rabbit fur shakos are cleaned, and the red and blue plumes shaken out. In addition to these preparations, the band must return to the field and re- hearse lining up, left, right, and about face, and other vocal commands. These are practiced again and again until the band snaps with precision. Once school begins, the band re- hearses each day during fifth hour and at sectionals after school. The band also holds practice up to three nights a Week. In addition, the band often prac- tices early in the morning on a contest day. Is it worth all the work? Ask any band member and he or she will proba- bly say yes. The hours of practice are forgiven if not forgotten when the voice on the speaker exclaims, And the GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP goes to the LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL BAND! fTop leftj Sophomore Bobby Dodge displays in- tense concentration as the inspection judge pas- ses. fTop rightj Before a crowd of several thousand, the Lafayette Band competes in the Contest Of Champions at Murfreesboro, Tenn. fAboveJ Moments before the judge appears, the band members assume postures of complete still- ness. fOpp. pg. top rightj Before loading the bus for inspection, a band parent helps sophomore Kathy Vogele with last minute details. lOpp. pg. top leftj junior percussionist Wes Thomas pa- tiently adjusts a timpani as the band prepares for a contest. fOpp. pg. bottom leftj The band plays to the judges as they rehearse during fifth hour. fOpp. pg. bottom rightl Seniors Lisa Ricketts and Susan Fister work on their hair before donning the rest of their uniforms. BY ME ME BUX TON

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- EAD -W NS 30f5 Q. .gms J West l 36 H. ll' CS ry ta qu...-n...- Q Jr- ,. -ill fy.-f' al. 35 in io JD gr IE V J. ze h .5 A fl 5 EE iii if te- ,XJ OW l +4 gif. rv, Z -- X.. ,....,,.,.i.r. , . 19 C- X- 20 td if II it d al K- if 18 P i d a 1. l. e ll s-JG? Q Q , ., ....X . ,,, . . , , ORCHESTRA : 6 chosen for all-state For a group of fourteen we've come a long way, stated Dawn Woolums, concertmistress of the Lafayette Or- chestra. And indeed, the orchestra had a successful year. The orchestra gave both winter and spring concerts and participated in the All-Fayette County Orchestra at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Convention. At the State Orchestra Fes- tival the orchestra received two excel- lent ratings and one superior rating. Six members of the Lafayette Orchestra par- ticipated in the All-State Orchestra. Fifth hour rehearsals and evening practices allowed the orchestra to pre- pare for the year. Directed by Iames Dyke, the time proved to be well-spent as the Lafayette Orchestra enjoyed a busy year. 3 s se Q? fT0p leftl A line of band members work on fun- damentals during a fifth hour rehearsal. fBottom leftj A group of flag girls rehearse basic manuev- ers as co-captain Myra Iones fback to cameral in- structs. lAboveJ The orchestra rehearses music during fifth hour in preparation for the spring concert. fOpp. pg. top leftj In one of the most difficult drills, the flag corps circles the percus- sion section during the drum break. lOpp. pg. middle leftj Iunior Iudy Sutton shows tearful emotion as the band receives the final results at Murfreesboro. fOpp. pg. middle rightj The motel at which the band lodged in Murfreesboro wel- comes the defending Grand Champions. tOpp. pg. bottom leftl The rifle line displays perfect form during a highlight of the show.