Miami Palmetto High School - Palm Echo Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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elected members of band display their talents by performing Mexican music to the Panther Prowl audience. 'enior Carole Fain follows her sheet music as she adds her vccompaniment to the rest of the instruments in the class. Panther Band Marks Time in Bowls Working together, Drum Majors Tom Meyers and Kevin McVeigh led the Panther Band at game half shows throughout football season and at various parades. Larger than ever before, the 120 member marching band stepped in time to Orange Bowl festivities. Under the direction of Mr. Joseph Bragg, the band distinguished itself by participating in many special activities. For the Hfth consecutive year, they hosted two band clinics, the Area Band Direc- tor's Clinic and the District Clinic. The band proved its talents in presenting con- certs for the enjoyment of all. Leading the year to a close was the Fourth Annual Band Jamboree. Spon- sored by the band and featuring booths by various school organizations, it provided funds for the band's expenditures. Its preparation and excitement concluded a year of hard work for the band. 61

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,R .sv X i I 'X 'I' i Y? -- ' X QS X R Q The Panther Band kicks OH the homecoming festivities as it leads various floats while marching at the head of the seventh annual homecoming parade. Drum majors Tom Meyers and Kevin McVeigh work hard' with band members to lead them through inspiring performances. Moving into position during the half-time show of the Miami Springs game, the brass section completes another precision drill and prepares to play. The Panther Band pauses with their director, Mr. Joseph Bragg, and the majorettes prior to preparing for the oncoming football 60 Besides drilling the band after school, Mr. Joseph instructs musically-inclined students during classtime improve their talents.

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ajorettes Twirl at the Super Bowl Nine corps majorettes placed an accent on entertainment at each varsity football game half-time show. The corps partici- pated in Senior Stunt Night and Panther Prowlg in addition, the majorettes hosted a powder puff football game against the chantonettes in the spring. Displaying their talents and enthusi- asm, majorettes marched with the band and chatonettes in the Orange Bowl Parade, fireworks festivities, and Super Bowl. Majorette corps members are: Captain Laura Partridge, Karen Stewart, Ricki Shaw, Vicki DeFeo, Debbie Alford, Nina Klam, and Linda Evans, Valerie Comp- Majorettes are seniors: Laura Partridge, Karen Stewart, juniors: Ricki Shaw, Nina ton, and Suzanne Riden. fi E . E . Kram, Vicki DeFeo, Debbie Alford, and sophomores: Linda Evans, Valery Compton, and Suzanne Riden. Majorettes drill and practice diligently after school every day. S 5 1 XTR air if fl c .. . I 2 5 ,. X ' - ' 7 irb. i .., .. . .. .. a ,ff aaee A . .er Y . From left to ri ht: Debbie Alford, Nina Kram and Vicki DeFeo ractice ma'orette routines for the Oran e Bowl arade and ame , S 62