Loara High School - Seaxe Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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158 lhe trumpets boldly announce their arrival. 2. Sydney Sauctdo earnestly awaits her cue. i The parade band strides forward to overtake the competition 4. Michelle Tober. the drum major, confidently leads the band to success. 5. Mike Lindsey. a senior, keeps in time. 6. Band members take pride in the close unity they share.

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88-89 SAXON DRILL TEAM TRIPS THE LIGHT FANTASTIC ? ■ eight The 1988-89 Drill Team once again proved their talents to be amazing un- der the leadership of Debbie Lowery, Andrea Pensavalle, Wendy Howard, and Katy Val- dez. Mrs. Stephanie Schroeder, their advisor, was not hesitant at all to explain how proud she was of the Drill Team this year. There was much dedication put forth by the girls to clinch titles and obtain sweepstakes in competitions. El Modena was their first com- petition, at which the Drill Team took first place. Later, the team won sweepstakes and first place in many other competitions. The girls spent a lot of time perfecting their routines. This perfection was amply and often demon- strated in the field and parade performances. I ' m so happy about the unity of our team, stated Head Leader Debbie Lowery. All the girls are great to work with, and their hard practice has paid off in competitions. Most of all, the close friendships and good times made it a great year. This year ' s Drill Team has achieved the respect of many students on campus and de- serves to be recognized as a valuable part of Loara ' s winning tradition. 157

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LOARA ' S MIGHTY BAND IS MAGIC MUSIC MARCHING The harmonious sounds of success rang loudly from fhe many victories of the 1988-89 Loara Saxon Band. Led by the connoisseur of conduct- ing, director Bill Schroeder, the band entertained its audiences with a thrilling program that in- cluded such songs as Calva- cade, Big Spender, Crown Imperial, and the drum solo. These songs, combined with flashy drill moves, made the field season a memorable one. The parade band was no less determined to present its finest performance, which it achieved through a gruelling combination of persistence and devotion. The band was challenged by the musical difficulty of Army of the Nile. Michelle Tober, the Drum Major, kept the band in line and led them triumphantly through competitions. Not only did these fine musi- cians have to learn the complex- ities of field performance, but also had to develop an ear for the minute details which are neces- sary for a concert band of Loara ' s caliber. All of the band members look forward to the concert season, the time of year when they can express their true musicianship. The numbers of incoming band members never cease to in- crease. In future years, we can expect the band ' s numbers to break over 200 members. Every- one is eager to see and hear this monstrous band, which will carry on the Saxon tradition. 159