Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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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.

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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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Band pla ers welcome director Transitions from one band year to mother are not easy with outgoing eniors, incoming freshmen and a new band director. To keep up the winning reputation previous bands had set with additional transitions seems to even more difficult. However, the Band mastered these con- It's a transition for the and me, but I'm feeling more more at home, remarked Mr. red Baetge. With 14 years spent in Pasadena six in New Braunfels, eight Rayburn and two at San Iacinto Mr. Baetge proved an ex- and well-liked director. He's very much into concert eason and gets the job done, said rum Major Craig Turner. With a change in band directors ree out of my four years here, it's een really hard to grasp one known eader throughout the band that you an always look up to. That I think as made my job as Drum Major this ear particularly hard. and Turner led the g band in practices that egan the first Monday of August and -,r:,,--.1 LL........L BAALLA11 -,.,.,.f.n Baetge archin together to come up with interesting and pleasing shows. As part of the band, the 16 girl Flag Corps, headed by Flag Captain Iunior Melanie Ford, contributed its share of the entertainment. In the midst of producing half time shows, the band also rehearsed for the U.I.L. Marching Band contest in Cy-Fair, receiving straight ones lt was so great at contest because when you're marching and you know you're doing well and everyone's clapping, you start tingling all over, said Iunior Ienni Martin. With the close of football season, practices for concert season commenced. Sometimes when we had our marching music down, we would begin concert music, like twice a week, said Turner. The beginning of concert season saw the division of the marching band into Symphonic, Concert, continued on page 23 After school band practice requires much ef- fort. Trombone player Sophomore Todd Cawood takes a deep breath to make the sound of his horn clear. Photo by Dan Thompson. Intricate formations are a trademark of the Mlnnfnna Rnnrl Snninrn Frank Fnsnlln Tvfmf i 'M at ta. 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. an- '