Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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,fun . fs. , 1 Msg V X i X f X? -Q X 1 T 1 fi - I k .:. ,E if S' . A -we , Fish become dancers Outstanding Senior members were commended for their talent and dedication. Holly Stroud and Esther Miles received these awards for perfect attendance at games as well as high academic achievement. Most Outstanding Markette, as elected by the entire organization, was Senior Betsy Bossung. Each Markette received at least one award or prize for her contribu- tions to the organization. Freshman girls were offered a chance to enroll into the Markette training class at the beginning of the year. The first and second lieutenants were the teachers. I started out thinking if we get 50 per cent of those girls interested enough to try out it would be a wor- thwhile project, said Dorothy. The Markette organization has been approximately the same size for the past two years. Each class adds its Front and center stands Senior Markette Ellen Bowen. Markettes' long hours of practice was evident through their splendid performance. Photo by lim Tomforde. own style to each performance. Both the Senior and Iunior Classes have received the opportunity to per- form in special shows and parades outside the regular season. I feel that the Iunior class is really close. We have been really lucky to have marched in the Astrodome, Hawaii and now London, said Michele. The new girls in Markettes worked hard to perfect their dance routines. Despite their lack of field experience, they added rather than detracted to the shows. I think the Sophomore Class is go- ing to be one of our best classes. We are only as strong as our youngest group. In this organization, each girl must be outstanding because we are all Varsity performers, said Dorothy. iii' by Laura Griffin and Mary Lynn Karvelas Markette flags flash on the field as the Markettes entertain the Mustangs fans during a pre-season football game. Photo by lim Tomforde. Hatbox balanced carefully, Senior Kimberly Cunningham tilts her hat to a perfect angle as she prepares for the Markette group picture. Photo by lim Tomforde. Initiation into Markettes brings a big smile to the face of Sophomore Kim Blissard as she screams for joy during one of the rituals. Photo by Grant Olbrich. Markettes O19

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MSPIRIT , K- I 356 alg wi lil C Markettes support the basketball team at the Football games are enhanced with lxiarkettes basketball pep rally prior to the Westchester such as Senior Becky Green. Markette smiles game, Photo by lim Tomlorcle. Marketles Half time shows required many hours after perfection. lunior Shelly Bauman performs and cheers help to promote Mustang spirit. split tluriug one of the routines in the Photo by lim Tomlorcle. Photo by lim 'l'ouil'ortle.

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SPIRIT Band members from the brass section of the marching band perform during the half time show of a fall football game. Photo by Dan Thompson. Horns are not the only part of the Iazz band. Sophomore Stan Sone adds the music of his bass guitar to make the band have a fuller sound. Photo by Mark Shearer. i Z0 O Band Ny, M, .V 'bi Instruments blare as band membersclunior Iill Bumby, Seniors Stuart Pilorz an Kristen Greer and Sophomore Todd Cawood play the finale. Photo by Dan Thompson. ft rf W... X svg.,,M--r ,. Iazz band provided interested musicians with another musical outlet. Sax player Sophomore Ken Tekell participates in an afternoon prac- tice. Photo by Mark Shearer.