Lafayette High School - Marquis Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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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.

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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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STUDENTS WORTH A Lynne Hembree first became interested in horses at the age of eleven years When she reached the age of fourteen she started to work with horses and for the past four years she has worked at the Keeneland sales Lynne began to show horses at the early age of thir teen in the local 4 H Horse Shows then went on to show horses in the American Hunter Association Shows Lynne then began working with the hand lcapped and mentally retarded children teaching them how to ride horses Lynne commented I really enloy teaching and it has helped me to grow and be come a better person She learned new methods of teach ing the handicapped by assist 1ng other teachers then became certified for the job and was granted her own class Lynne has planned to go to college and become a veterinarian but she intends to keep r1d1ng 1n special events Lynne com mented Working with horses didnt really influence my ca reer but my work with the horses was a big factor in choosing my career as a vet be cause 1n my field of medicine I plan to involve horses. J' X SAM EDEN As I pass through these walls and ponder what a great experi- ence Lafayette has been for me, I only hope I've given something in partial repayment for the new found dignity and self respect Lafayette has given me. Does anymore have to be said? Sam Eden is one of Lafayette's most outstanding students. He was one of the first handicapped people placed into the public schools. Sam has attended Lafayette for one year and has found that his greatest interest evolves around government. He intends to major in general speak- ing politics as an attorney. Sam commented that if he could change anything in education he would expand graduation requirements, for the future leaders of our government. He would also have more empha- sis put on the government classes. Sam has competed in many speech contests and won the regionals. He said that he is very proud to go to Lafayette and deeply appreciates the at- titudes of so many caring and concerned students. Sam also commented, I only hope that thorugh my experiences, the road to higher education for other handicapped students will be paved.