Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Hard work creates close-knit group adet and jazz bands with Mr. Belshi andling Concert band. Officers helped organize and pass out usic. We had to do a lot of behind the cenes work, the stuff that had to be one, commented Senior Vice presi- ent Ann Walker. Band officers included President anet Greenburg, Ann, Treasurer Bar- ara Cannon, Secretaries Ellen Chafin nd janet Chenevert and Drum Major urner. Mr. Baetge would give us the facts n certain subjects and we would tell im our feelings about it. Then we it all out together with the said Ann. One example of the band's unified ef- was candy sales and magazine sales raise money for their spring trip. seniors and Symphonic band who did go, experienced a closeness when they traveled to ancouver. Vancouver was the site of another put on by the same people who the band's Denver trip from they gained a golden division But that is only one example. The Euphoniurns were Seniors Roelof Vanderlugt and Brad Dowell, Sophomore Clark Swalm and Senior jim Moebius. Photo by Dan Thompson. Dedication provokes Sophomore Leslie Stuart long hours of band practice. Leslie is a part of the French horn section of the marching band. Photo by Dan Thompson. band worked as a group all year. From long hours in the sun to pep rallies to half time shows to nerve- tacking contests, the band forever re- mained a family. Even though it was time- consuming, it was worth it. The peo- ple you meet are great and you get closer since you have something in common, said jenni. However, in addition to spending their working time together, several band members became close-knit through their frequent band parties, which were held virtually every week after football games. Yeah, the French Horns included Front row: Freshman Lewis Yelin, Sophomores Tom Green and Kevin Sherwood and Senior Keith Reagon. Second row: Senior Mike Weber, Sophomores Leslie Stuart, Harold Oberg, Eric Bing, Kim Harrison and jennifer Murray. Photo by Dan Thompson, parties usually consisted of a bunch of people just relaxing and listening to music, but it felt good just to be with friends, said Sophomore Kevin Sherwood. In summary, Sophomore Dan Or- field remarked, The year was filled with hard work and you get frustrated and mad, but in the end, it's worth it because it's an experience. It's something different like with the pride that comes with winning a con- test. And we're all interested in music and that keeps us unified. So, despite the hard work, it's worth it! VU by Lisa Mason Trombones were Front row: Freshman Bill White, Senior Todd johnson and Freshman Erich Schwarz. Buck row: Sophomores Ray- mond McCall and Todd Cawood and juniors jack Ross and Tim Coffey. Photo by Dan Thompson. 'acl l5r2f?i i Q- it Band I 23

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'SPIRIT Mustang pride was at its best during a display of the talent of the marching band at the parade for the Spring Branch game Photo by Euphonium players Seniors Ruloff Vanderlught, Brad Dowell, Sophomore Clark Swan and Senior Iim Moebius provide a unique sound. Photo by Dan Thompson. was Q6 sip, ., jx, ,:.fI 1 v HQ BNF, 4-1 lvvsanvv-'W ,, 5 WW, ,,,,h,, 4? 4, yr Q Q, as W 'E Qin' vfyfz qi Y

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SPIRIT Members of the flute section were Front row: Secretary Senior Ellen Chafin, Freshman lan Nimmo, lanet George and Tamara Pyles, junior Nathalie Bezman, Freshman Kristin Kelly, Mary Davis, Wendy Hanson and Maiwenn Magnier. Second row: Sophomores Sydney Cook and Susanne Gealy, Freshman Karen Landry, Senior Kristen Greer, Sophomores Stacie Brandt and Nena Pinto, and Freshmen Barbara Schroeder and Anne Hawkins. Huck row: Iuniors Elaine Iones and Kara St. Cyr, Sophomore Ginny Owens, and Freshman Kathryn Buttram and Asa Wictor. Photo by Dan Thompson. Clarinets consisted of Front row: Sophomore Lorri Sessman, Freshman Mary Lee, Iunior Mary Francis Valicek, Freshman Catherine Deverter and Debbie Koran, Senior Pat Callahan, and Sophomore Kathy Keith. Se- cond row: Freshman Chris Williams and Ann Dudrick, Senior Muffin Alford, Freshman Tracey Brown, Iuniors Iill Bumby and leff Fisher, and Freshman Kim Casey. Buck row: luniors Doug Williams and lean Anne Chap- man, Sophomores Sarah Craft, Lamar Curtis and Allison Moffet and Freshman Carolyn Hersh. Photo by Dan Thompson. Saxophones consisted of Front row: Sophomore Mac Greer, Freshman Richard Munisteri, Senior Connie Call, Iunior Iennie Martin, and Freshman Ann Winn, Second row: Sophomores Gina Baudat and Ken Tekell, lunior leff Kerr, Sophomore Marlise Randall, Vice president Senior Ann Walker and Freshman Susan lennings. Photo by Dan Thompson. if Vi '-is ..tt ..- Drum Major, Craig Turner brings the band to attention tluring a half time performance at a fall football game. Photo by Mark Shearer. Z4 I Band