Lanier High School - Viking Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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morning air. Everyone drifted from small disorganized bands into the organized unit that formed a marching band. Lanier developed over the last few years as one of the best bands in the state. The reputation grew from the dedication and hard work of the band as a whole. This band has technical ability and potential to get a first division, they just have to work together to develop the things they have going for them, said Mr. Ivy. But, the band was split into two groups, Vthnd Ensemble and Symphonic Band.. There is competition between the two bands, said Sandra Erdman. That split took its toll. Lanier opened the year with excitement. Weeks of hard work during summer band paid off as the band marched in the Austin Aqua Festival Parade. Members of the band showed their dedication by appearing at eight o'clock every morning for marching practice. After weeks of work on pivots and memorizing music, the band was ready for a football show. Geometric drills composed the shows of the year, where in the past it had always been crowd appeal shows in which the band played popular music and marched into formations to go with the music. The last football game ofthe year belonged to the seniors. They dreamed up the show and taught it to the underclassmen. Brenda Dressler, a senior, composed a march to go along with the original drill and then experienced the thrill of marching to it. Ccontinuedj senior Gary Carlson gives an informal performance at a pep rally. Concentration is reflected in the eyes of Sandy Cain as she per- forms at UlL contest Band President, Doug Urban, plays at the fountain dedication, Doug won first division at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest my band 219

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Early Morning Marches Robert Luter, Thomas Price, Jimmy Blum, Brian Vetter, and Ken Bickers warm-up tor the Con- cert and Sight-reading contest at Municipal Auditorium. Kelley King shows the spirit ot the band, cheering in between pep rally numbers. Adding their skill to an early morn- ing pep rally, Clark Zaleski, and Bret Beckner play their trom- bones. The sun rose over a bare, brown tield, Suddenly a sharp whistle blew and hordes of bandsmen came running out of nowhere. Everyone milled around waiting for the director to arrive, The dead grass crackled as people stomped their teet to keep warm. A white cloud hovered over the group as their hot breath crystalized in the cold morning air. Shouts were heard welcoming each new arrival to the early morning gathering. Then a voice distorted to shrillness by a megaphone sounded through the still . av.. .. 7 iu X, T ,. - ' it 1 ,.,.., vi ' ,,.. .,.. K K -2 f f W T TH .. -A A '

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At UIL Marching Contest, the band received a first division. But, said assistant Drum Major David Doss, besides that nothing special has happened. The band performed two successful concertsg a Christmas Concert and a Spring Concert at which they played concert and sight-reading music as an example of the workings of UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest. There were several individuals who worked a little harder and brought special honors to themselves. Steve O'Brien and Terri Tallas represented Lanier at the All- State Band convention. Doug Urban and Nancy Zacco as well as members of many ensembles brought back first division ratings at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest earning themselves a chance to go on to the State Contest at the end of May. The major disappointment of the year came when both bands received second division ratings at Concert and Sight- reading Contest from a tough set of judges. We all wanted as one, but I guess we didn't work together as a unit well enough to earn that one, said Mary Bacon. Though bandsmen were not totally satisfied with the events of the year, it was a fairly young, fast maturing band and the hopes for a better year were strong. Drum Major, Steve O'Brien puts all his effort into direct- ing the band. Mike Tabor plays a Solo at an early morning Stage Band Concert. 'I 1Qief3.,Qfr .4 , as s 1 ca n J in . 5 , f. 'ff l .. ii . of stt. it 1 it .. is: , A , fg. iiii i'.itf J 1 . . ' . 4' ti v 1 s 1 ' . J. . 1 ' . , 1 A fl r ',, t'i' . ' 7 Elf V' Q ' ' J 1' . ' .Q if-gt T 5 ,, t, , ts f .. ' ,jjv 1 . A: rg? . 5, , V 7' ,gl -K 1 Q , lofi 1 ' ' , , 2595. .1 9 is .', ', 'ef-.,g ifi.- .... 9' t t ' tr , . V.-A N? 1 , X t ' 3, ,xl Q? S cf ., i T ,J j 1 1 tu. J J ' jg. knl, ' K1 Z 'r-v. - at. Wt ii: I ra ' ,. A 4j'7 . 'A Nfl T, - ' t jeff? J . gl' 9 .51.14 il-il. I A .J i -'E ' '. '- . -' . --5 fi? tiff' 220 band Bottom Row' Judy Newberry, Cecelia Reyna, Janice Jones, Susan Miner, Mary Bacon, Cincy Scogin, Terri Young, Fran Knox, Nancy Zacco, Glen Kneipstein, David Hanson, Andrea Dillon, Doug Urban, Jenny Esler, Sue Pickle, Andy Lane, Janet Walsh, Helen Schuler, Lindy Rightmire, Kim Johnson, Ali- cia Nance, Lou Anne Bell. Second Row: David Doss, Sherry Baumgart, Steve O'Brien. Third Row: James Ivy, Director. Sandra Erdman, Valerie Starr, Tim Davis, Danet Morgan, Donna Doby, Kim Honeycutt, John Schiller, Carolyn Arnold, Melissa Cornell, Terri Tallas, Brenda Dressler, Michele Burger, Ruth Baker, Robbie Garland, Cyndy Urbanek, Sandy Sanders, Barbara Ernst, Darlene Martin, Anne Young, Dessie Sherili, Kim Schroeder, Jerry Witte. Fourth Row' Julie Paquette, Te Starr, Tim Beutnagel, Angela Richard, Kathy Kelly, Jackie King, Thomas Rogers, Cindy Palla, Kelly King, Theresa Davis, Tommy Jones, Rick Flood, Carol Foxworth, Mike Welbes, Brian Steves, Randy Sten- sen, Richard Hatheway, Gary Carlson, Richard Shiller, Mark Wedlund, Gene Smith, Scott Zaieski Fifth Row' Ricky Daw, Mark Steves, Bret Beckner, Clark Zaleski, Jay Stauffer, Ken Bickers, Tracy Hes- ter, Brian Vetter, Mark Merry, Jimmy Blum. Teri Dingler, Robert Luter, Karisa Bowman, Beth Puckett, Rosle Meza, Gay Wucher, Gretchen Lingo, Sandy Cain, Edwin Kretzchmur, David King, Ron Moore, Glen Wucher, Mike Essary, Alvin Bryant