Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Falmouth, MA)

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I the drabness of winter crept across Fuller Field, the band moved on and continued its service. It enhanced the Christmas season, lending its color and music to the Santa Claus parade, and marched in the annual Memorial Day parade. In the spring, extending its fame, the Clipper band was represented in the annual Cape Cod Music Festival. Within the walls of Lawrence Band sparks pre-game activity. Successful leaders Mike Ayres, Vice-presi- dent; Bill Bolton, Secretary; Penny Smoller, Treasurer; Bill Jenkins, President consult with Director Stevens. Percussionists flanking drum major Bolton are: Lawrence Perry, Richard Pinto, Thomas Vadala, David Barstow, Eric Ruschky, Bill Bol- ton, Brenda Pitta, Margaret Jenkins. High, the band also served. Its infectious rhythm rocked the windows of the auditorium during rallies and lent spirit and determination to the fans and players as the seasons changed. For these and many more services, the Lawrence High School Band occupies a position of prestige, not only in the school, but throughout Falmouth. Stalwart brasses in this year’s aggregation were (front) Tom Chase, Paul Porter, Arthur Medeiros, Bill Jenkins, Mike Ayers, Jim Reese, Danny Graves, (back) Darr Smol- ler, Douglas Souza, Richard Fredericks, Eric Turkington, Richard Afonso, John Clement. Newly-organized color guard members (back) Brigitte Shar- ow, Pam Weeks, Brenda Bennett, Debbie Brandenburg, Connie Ballentine, Linda Perpal (front) Carol Porter, Sandi McHardie, Susan Hatfield, Nancy Gillis, Mary Ann Murphy, Peggi Pate, Linda Terra, Karen Deem, complete formal band.

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Smartly-attired Clippers prepare to countermarch. Director James A. Stevens poises band for memorial to President Kennedy. Crisp Notes Pierce Chill A ir Bathed in sunlight and spanning the green chalk-lined field in precise formation is the Lawrence High School Band in an unforgettable picture of autumn. In the brilliance and excitement of fall, the maroon-clad band thrives. To many freshmen, a new extra-curricular acti- vity appears to provide continuing enjoyment. To those returning, fall brings the uncasing of instruments and another entry into the whirl of excitement of the foot- ball season. Director James A. Stevnes again provided Falmouth fans with lively and amusing halftime shows and gene- rated enthusiasm throughout thrill-packed, season. When Spectators stand as band plays The Star Spangled Banner Woodwinds awaiting orders to march are Julie Winling, Marcia Cauley, Janet Hampton, Pamela Stoddard, Cathie Cooper, Penny Smoller, Susan Gordon, Mary Jane Med- eiros, Helen Nickerson, William Medeiros, Linda DePonte.

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Linda Medeiros, Diane Dupee, Pam Phillips, Margo Carreiro, Kathy Joseph, Linda Paglierani, Cheryl Horn, Beverly Butz, Ruth Steele, Meg Gammons, Cathy Burroughs, Gerri Pate, Pat Barrett, Pat Scully, and Diane Lancaster. Twirlers Step Out Briskly Lending zest and gaiety to the autumn were the high-stepping majorettes of Lawrence High. Utilizing weeks of summer practice, the twirlers trod briskly in mid-game shows and treated football fans to spi- rited marching in precision drills, beautifully comple- menting the sharp notes of the Clipper band. With the regularity of initial autumn frosts, the dedicated Majorettes execute Counter March on Thanksgiving. Officers facing crowd are Kathy Joseph, Drill Leader and Choreographer; Gerri Pate, President; and Cathy Burroughs, Vice-President. (Missing is Meg Gammons, treasurer.) majorettes maintained and augmented their precision through endless practice sessions directed by President Gerri Pate. A mainstay at games and rallies, the ma- jorettes further served the community by adding their dash and verve to Falmouth’s parades. Exciting and inspirational, the pretty twirlers won’t be forgotten in the change of seasons. B