McGavock High School - Etc Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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The air was filled with excitement as the 19th annual Tourna- ment of Roses Parade began. There seemed to be no end to the spectators, they were everywhere; hanging out of windows, on roofs, on the ground, in the stands, in cars, in stores, and even in the air. One of the highlights of the parade was when a float broke down in front of us which resulted in the parade stopping. It was not exciting to stop except for the fact that we were right in front of the CBS television cameras for nearly five minutes! How could anyone miss the great sound and looks of the McGavock High Marching Raiders! As the parade progressed; our feet, legs, backs, and shoulders began to ache. However, it was not long after that when we completed the seven mile parade. We were one of two bands that were able to play the complete parade route. We were also one of two bands which had no members to drop out due to fatigue. One rifle guard nearly dropped out when a spectator pulled her into the crowd, however, she simply marched back in. We made it! The long, hard journey was over and we were wasted. We collapsed in the sand for a few minutes to rest then we were off to lunch and was it great! After this task, our days were few. We had a formal dinner and dance that evening along with a 24-hour delayed New Year’s Eve greeting. The next day was mixed, part of the band went to Hollywood, part went to the beach, and the remainder to the San Diego Zoo. That evening we had a Discotique in the hotel. The next morning was very dreary as we headed back to Nashville. All we had to show for our efforts were souvenirs, a Tournament of Roses Musicians Patch, and many memoris of the Marching Raiders on national television. The band members are very grateful to Mr. Rawlings and Mr. Kinney who made all those memories possible! This page: Top: “My feet are killing me!” Middle: “T know | packed it.” Bottom: “Where do we go now?” Opposite Page: Top left: Memories of a parade. Top right: ‘‘If I have to lift this flag again, I will scream!” Middle: ‘And ah 1 and ah 2andah ... ” Bottom left and right: “Gee, what a fun New Year’s Eve!”

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by Stephanie Williams 1978-79. When you look back over these two Years. what comes to your mind? Perhaps your favorite movie. or television show, or maybe your favorite recorc Was fashion your bag? Whatever you remember about these two years. no one can deny that these years produced significant changes in our way of thinking and living. Over these next six pages, we will try to recall some of the more memorable aspects of the years. So relax, and think back over the “SIGNS OF OUR TIMES.” The Top Ten Movies. by Bill Sneed The 1978-79 school year was a great one for movies. The best movie by far, was Superman. Christopher Reeve headlined this show which had big name stars as Glenn Ford and Marlon | she-tele lon Another favorite of the hard-core movie buffs was Same Time Next Year. Alan Alda starred with Evelyn Burstyn in this chro- nology of adultery and friendship combined in one happy-sad film. The Deer Hunter took everyone by surprise. The Viet Nam war and close family and friend relationships formed super twists to stir the mind and mix the emotions. If you have ever thought about smuggling Hash out of Turkey, Midnight Express will definitely make you reconsider. This is a magnificently written and directed film. There are scenes of brutal violence, but they just help convey the shock of this documentary. (Yes, it really did happen to somebody.) The funniest movie of the year by far was Up In Smoke, Cheech and Chong’s first cinematic attempt. The Chinese-Mexi- can comedy team scored a big hit with the hilarious story ro} eo} ol smokers cruising in a reefer-lined van. For those with a raw sense of humor Richard Pryor In Concert was a big hit. The die-hard Pryor fans seemed to enjoy this movie more than people who w ere not prepared for what they heard. Pryor teamed with Bill Cosby and a host of other stars to make - California Suite a well received movie, although it did get drawn out and complicated at the end, it was one of the best comedies. Gabriel Kaplan wrote and starred in a fun movie about a man ie quitting his job to become a small-time college basketball coach. Fast Break also starred New Jersey Nets’ forward Bernard King, who many of us remember from his glory days with the UT Vols. King’s acting is not quite on the level of his basketball skills, but | he received good review. Clint Eastwood really changed his image in Every Which way But Loose. He usually portrays a good guy, but, for a change, he is normal and even vulnerable. If it is any indication, his co-star was an orangutang. To round out the consenus of top 10 movies, we have the | bone-chiller Halloween. This film did get a bit long at the end and | the plot could even be considered silly, but the sheer shock of | some of the scenes did draw raves from the crowds |