Montevallo High School - Montala Yearbook (Montevallo, AL)

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Investing In Time And Energy Practice Pays Off With ... “Ones” Ra on the morning of October 27, the Montevallo Troubadors ventured on their way to the fun-filled beaches of Ft Walton, Florida to compete in the Miracle Strip Marching Festival. The Troubadors had not participated in this contest since 1979, when the band received an overall “‘two.”’ Band members were ready and willing to redeem themselves After arriving at their motel on Ft. Wal- ton Beach, MHS students immediately commenced familiarizing themselves with the area until it was time to depart for the contest at Choctahatchee High School at 2:00. After two hours of frustrating rain delay, the Troubadors took their show onto the field under an emerging sun that seemed to foreshadow success. Later that evening, the omen was fulfilled when the Troubadors received three superior ‘‘ones’’ for their efforts. The majorettes, drum major, and drum line also earned “ones'’ and the flags were given a two Band members then spent a night of celebration on the beach before returning triumphantly with trophies in hand to Montevallo on Sunday , practice must go on g with the Florida sur 20 Organizations Band

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Majorettes And Flags Working Together For Perfection Fo the 1984 marching season, the Trou- badors had a new look with eight majorettes. Although the large group added some prob- lems, the majorettes still received ‘‘ones’’ at both band contests they attended, and also placed first in their camp competition at the University of Montevallo. This was mainly due to hard work, dedication, and extra hours. During summer band, the girls began an hour early and came back for two additional hours every afternoon. Summer plans were given up in order to attend practices and polish routines. The long hours spent really paid off on Friday nights and everyone felt the season was a com- plete success. Bue 1984 flag corps added a lot to this year’s marching season. They spent longer hours practicing with the band, and even longer hours perfecting their routines on their own. They began work at a special week-long clinic held by Joe Terry, assistant band director at Vestavia High School. Their efforts paid off at the Thompson High School contest, where they received an overall ‘‘one’’ and at Choctahatat- chee High in Ft. Walton where they were given a ‘“‘two”’ for their excellent performance. ob 2) Juniors Michele Creel and Beth Allen pause during the opening number Organizations Majorettes