Loara High School - Seaxe Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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Band keeps step, changes rhythm A Glorious Victory captured the crowd as the band stepped off for an exciting year. The fast moving pace of the music made this year ' s Saxon Band a Sight and Sound Spectacular. Under the fast paced innovative leadership of Rick Mar- ino, George Beyer, and student teacher Don Taullie, the band swept to victory at All Western, Arcadia, Azuza, Chaf- fey, Hawthorne, Simi Valley, and Walnut. Drum Major Steve Bearst led the band through another remarl able year playing Glorious Victory, Two End Zone Fanfares, Up, Up, and Away, Tonight, So You wanted to See the Wizard, Satin Doll, Marche Slav, and Meadow- lands. This year ' s Saxon Band was active, bold, and creative. They kept the step, changed the rhythm and came up a winner. 1. Soloist Bret Friedman plays trumpet solo at the Band Spectacular as sen- ior Steve Ferguson and junior John Carlson wait for next move. 2. Cameos; (clockwise) Ed Pace, Sr.; Vera judge, Sr.; Don Taullie, student teacher; Dave Anderson, Soph.; Kim Zauner, Sr.; Sue Greene, Sr.; and Neil Higger, |r ; Steve Jones, Sr.; and Steve Bearst, Drum Major 3. The look of concentration is seen on drummers Vic Stapf and Mike Szekley as they perform during a band competition. 4. The pep band at an away game plays undirected as band director George Bever looks to the football field in amazement. 5. Traditional red socks are worn for luck by director Rick Marino as he directs at a band competition. 6. Tonight was performed in graphics as well as in sound by the 1979-80 Loara Saxon Marching Band, seen here at the Band Spectacular.

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Courtiers twirl way into ' Meadowland While 7 a.m. found most Saxons in their homes prepar- ing themselves for school, 30 courtier members were prac- ticing on Loara ' s field and basketball courts. They were practicing their slams, presents and spins. With their precise moves and outstanding leadership they brought home first place in Simi Valley and Walnut. They were led by Melanie Bucklew, head leader; Laurie Thomas, assistant leader; and advisor, Mr. Rick Marino. Their red and white patterns create a distinct contrast to the glittery attire of the Valkyries and sharp uniforms of the band. 1. Guiding the courtiers down the line during the performance at the Big A is Chris Evenson. 2. Tal ing care of the equipment and any difficulties the courtiers might have had were managers, Kathy Beebe, Dawn Marshall and PattI Tau. 3. Courtier member Kim Howman looks lil e she ' s having a great time while she performs with the rest of the courtiers at Clover Stadium. 4. Precision timing and skill show as courtiers march in step down the field leading band members, following the homecoming ceremony. 5. Amid the confusion the photographer found two calm smiling faces of Kelly Grant and Renea Anderson. 6. Under the excellent guidance of Melanie Bucklew, head leader; and Laurie Thomas, assistant leader; the courtiers had an exciting year. 7. Accepting the award at Azuza is courtier leader Melanie Bucklew. Azuza was the first competition of the year. 8. 1979-80 Courtiers; Top; Patti Tau, Melissa Hall, Shellee Fries, Teresa Morales, Jamie Muldowney, Karen Harshbarger, Lorena Munoz, Kelly Grant, Chris Evenson, Pam VantHul, Elaine Frost, Linda Hunter, lennifer Erwin, Wendy Delbridge, Teri Baldwin, Laura Evans, Ginger Black. 2nd row; Tammy Spaeter, Becky Roberts, Carolyn Wong, Kellie Takagi, Kim Howman, Melissa Smith, Beverly Lopez, Carol Wyatt, Renea Anderson, Edwina Trentham, Roberta Little, Teri Fyffe, Kathy Beebe, Dawn Marshall. Front; Melanie Bucklew and Laurie Thomas. 68 Courtiers