Morro Bay High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Morro Bay, CA)

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Band Marches With A New ttltude oncert Band, early during the first period of the day, tunes up harmoniously. The band consists of people of various personalities and interests, all coming together to share one distinct purpose, to create music. The purpose of Concert Band , according to instructor Robert Sando, is first to perform good works of art, so that students find out what fine music is all about. Second, it is to develop musicianship, aware- ness of music, and to teach people to work together as a group. It is the same as an athletic team, and hopefully it helps them to cooperate with one another. Much energy goes into making music, and it takes far more than just having the ability to play an instrument or read music. It takes a willing- ness to learn, determination, and, most importantly, an optimistic atti- tude. The spirit is the key to everything , said Sando. The Concert Band, which doubles as the Marching Band during football season, performs often for the public. Besides being the center of atten- tion during half-time, they play in the Homecoming and Christmas pa- rades, the San Luis Mardi Gras, and a school wide concert at the end of the year. Besides Mr. Sando, a large part of the group's leadership comes from two other very important helpers. Purely on a voluntary basis, Bob Schwenoha gives time to instruct, organize, and advertise the events of the band. Whenever the band performs, the leader becomes Julie Crump, the drum major. She is the familiar conductor with waving arms and silver whistle that keep the musical crew in time. This year's band, consisting of many newcomers, has shown great improvement. Because of the ninth grade class, much new talent has been added to the group. Most members have been playing since ele- mentary school, but this year many players are trying different instru- ments, which is creating a unique side to the band. Thanks to their efforts, the quality and quantity of music has dramatically changed for the best.

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lard Work nd Fun Produce Morro Bay Spirit I ... 5. I ,Q ,M . f ,. 4 4-D W 35? 'W maj an Page 136. 1. Jennifer Steck and Joan Pedersen are two of the twenty-five drill members who cheer the football team on. 2. Taking time out during a match at San Luis Obispo, Wrestlerettes Senta Ramos, Bobbie Jo Wilkerson, Ginnie Richardson, and Shelley Lath- rop content themselves with looking at some of Morro Bay's most beautiful bodies, the wrestlers. Page 137. 1.Wrestlerettes. FRONT ROW: S. Lathrop, S. Pagent, M. Jensen, M. Hill, S, Moiola, G. Estrada. SECOND ROW: T. Mills, S. Ramos, B. Wilkerson, K. Rude, K. Heathman, C. Fagon. BACK ROW: D. Ross, D. MacElvaine, G. Richardson. 2. Drill Team. FRONT ROW: K. Mahan, L. Richards, C. Bryce, K. Neve, M. Luellen, S. Wolfe, M. Perkins. SECOND ROW: M, Mahaffey, J. Brooks, S. Reeder, M. Crevier, K. Ley, B. Tofte. C. Abt, J. Pullen, R. Sims. BACK ROW: J. Frontino, J. Wright, J. Steck, T. Couture, S. Cooper, J. Trahey, D. Ruehr, S. Woods, J. Pedersen. 3. lt's half-time and Morro Bay's Drill Team members march along the track getting ready for one of their many performances. Shelley Cooper, as captain of the team, contributes much of her time and effort. Members Michelle Perkins and Carole Abt look to her for advice. Spirit 137

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Page 138. 1. Mr. Sando, through his efforts, has created a more mature band, but from time to time the kid inside him shows. 2. Concert and Marching Band. FRONT ROW: B. Myrick, J. Rawers, L. Ferguson, D. Sando, B. Powers, G. Cardinali, L. Moffit, E. O'Brien, C. Daly. SECOND ROW: M. Eskridge, M. Hanley, R. George, A. Novy, S. Jordan, S. Menas, J. Maricle, E. Heronen, S. Smith. THIRD ROW: J. Walters, L. Anderson, D. Metz, M. Truax, T. Chausse, M. Bent, N. Foreman, S. Chausse, J. Docker. FOURTH ROW: D. Barker, D. Bartlett, C. Varela, K. Grimes, M. Maricle, R. Marciel, J. Schneider, R. Phelps, M. Daly. BACK ROW: M. Hedger, J. Seymour, J. Kastner, B. Sando, D. Heronen, J. Crump, I. Myers, M. Menas, D. Taylor. Page 139. 1. There is a certain satisfaction in playing music that goes beyond the spotlight. The band entertains and excites the audience, which is the real enjoyment of music. 2. In leading the band, Julie Crump has the dedication that all people must have to be the best they can be. As her second year of being Drum Major passes, she continues to show her extraordinary qualities as the commander-in-chief of the Marching Band. 3. Marching is an intense sport, especially when the instrument that you are playing is the drum. A lot of strength goes into marching with drums that only practice can help. 4. Looking over the view of the homecoming foot- ball game, the present and future musicians of Morro Bay High School join to play Let's Go Band for all the world to hear. J . . 1 .tri 2 A ft ... N 5 A A X , K W Nkillggro-iii .-'Q - i