Marlow High School - Outlaw Yearbook (Marlow, OK)

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Outlaw Hand lwws Pride In I 9 77 ..-i 'hr - , .,., A - H, M. ' ,Q ' -31:4 5- f in iff' ,' A . ff Outlaw Band Practices show for GREATEST BAND in Dixie Competition at New Orleans Mardi Gras. A tour of the Mississippi by steam- boat was given to the band. The next day saw the Outlaw Band taking part in the Greatest Bands In Dixie Mardi Gras parade. The parade was viewed by over a million people along the parade route. The Outlaw Band was met with great enthusiasm with hun- dreds along the way screaming their approval of the band representing Oklahoma. The competition was held in the middle of the distance where the band gave the Outlaw version of the Charleston and the Hustle while playing Way Down Yonder in New Orleans and Horse , The band received a superior trophy for their parade show and performance. It has been an honor for us to be a part of the Outlaw Band where the traditional pride of its members is sincere and the people behind the program are truly dedicated. THE MARLOW HIGH SCHOOL BAND Drum Major- Steven Bolton 4,, n A 1 Basketball Pep Band with Ricky Brooks expressing enthusiasm about the whole deal.

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law -- A ey x -... OUTLAW BAND-FIRST ROW: Mr. Newton, Debbie Ford, Sondra Maddox, Yvette Blundell, Steven Bolton, Sue Dial, Don: Attaway, Dee Gilbert, Miss Malloy. SECOND ROW: Pat Graham, Debbie Williams, Carol Harvey, Karen Morris, Robin Riley, Betty Scott, Patti Taylor, jill Archer, Karen Valentine, Dinah Graves, Arlene Patterson, Jana Hardisty. THIRD ROW: Kelly jurney, Susan Gregston, Jon Young, Donna Couch, Donna Pitts, D'Ann Cooper, Bonnie Donahew, Kim Nuffer, Kelsey Avants, Betty Harvey, Bill Harl, FOURTH ROW: Kevin Alaniz, Robin Brooks, Gabriel Guijarro, Gerry Reynolds, Erick Price, Gary Taylor, Garry jackson, Debbie Benson, Steve Bernhardt, Ricky Brow-n, Darrell Richardson. FIFTH ROWg Keith Ingram, Ricky Brooks, Luis Guijarro, jerry Waller, jeff Baker, Doug Dawson, Marsie Davis, Tracy Holt, Bruce Mc-N Watters, Randy Brooks, Doug Rather, Not Pictured: Becky Graham, I'Ann Thomas, Mark Harvey, Charles Young, Greg , Tucker, Pam Smotherman, Bill Smotherman, Ron Sparks. 5 The Outlaw Band contributed to the tradition which has grown with each passing year. The '77 Outlaw Band raised spirit at pep assemblies, football games, basketball games, and participated in competition at every chance. The entire band took part in District Marching Contest and District Concert Contest. Many chose to compete for additional honors such as All-Region Band and District En- semble Contest. Marlow was well represented at All-Region, and Dis- trict Ensemble Contest. saw eight qualify for state competition. The band's hard work was reward- ed with a trip to the Mardi Gras at New Orleans with the help of the Band Parems. The band was conditioned for the parade at Mardi Gras by mar- ching every day, working up to forty blocks. Two chartered buses were taken. The trip lasted four days with the band spending three nights at the New Orleans Hilton. TWIRLERS: Debbie Ford, Sondra Maddox, Yvette Blundell, Sue Dial, Donna Attaway, Dee Gilbert

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Mardi Gras . . . 1. Outlaw Band crosses mid-point of parade on Canal Street. 2. The band is caught waiting and waiting and waiting some more with busses caught in traffic jam. 3. All kinds of strange people can be found on Bourbon Street. 4. Band practicing at Hilton parking lot before paradeg 5. Betty, Doug, and D'an.n checking out New Orleans 1 . Q, 4 A 4.1 Ki-H ' 3 iii 32 -55 sw..