Northeastern State University - Tsa La Gi Yearbook (Tahlequah, OK)

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es BB a 38 BGs Wares: nh De) cael? By ee 868 as ee a OP le ee ed ae Marching Band leads largest halftime The Northeastern Marching Band led over 20 area high school bands at the 1979 Homecoming game in the largest halftime show ever at NSU. The bands flooded the field to form “NSU Alumni” and lead the crowd in the Northeastern fight song. Earlier in the day, NSU’s marching band had led the Homecoming Parade through Tahlequah. The band also marched in the Muskogee Christmas Parade and the Will Rogers Centennial Celebration Parade in Claremore. The band also performed at pep rallies. The blare of trumpets disrupted the morning quiet on the Illinois River as the band played to launch the Kappa Kappa Psi entry in the First Annual NSU Canoe Race. Tammy Engel was chosen band queen for the 1979-80 school term. Engel is president of Tau Beta Sigma, the band service sorority. The members of the NSU March- ing Band were: Flutes: Royce Ann Collins, Robyn Davis, Mary McAuliffe, Lisa Mericle, Sharon Sossamon, Cheryl Stribling, Amy Varner, Stevanna Wood, Anita Whillock. Clarinets: Carolyn Berryhill, Dianna Boyd, Steve Briggs, Kathy Cotner, Penny Crank, Tammy Miranda © Engel, Theresa’ Francis, Friend, Nola Jones, Donna Martin, Mike Pride, Susie Stafford, Mary Staton, Sherry Terrell, Denise Todome, Shari Turner, Debbie Wingo. Oboes: Dennis Emerson, Sheryl Peterson. Saxophones: Robert Broaddus, Valerie Edmonds, Sally Luper, Dean McClure, Connee Mitchell, Jim Prodger, Rhonda Rider, Bryan Tucker, Glenn Ward, Susan Ward. Trumpets: Mike Dill, Ward Eagleton, Larry Gallamore, Jim | Gilmartin, David Hyden, David Land, Walter Pitts, Chris Price, David Rader, Mike Sanders, Steve Thompson, Tom Williford. French Horns: Lisa Macom, Allan Perry, Jay Schale, Terry Schale. © Trombones: Paul Abel, Kenny Boling, — | Brad Henderson, Allen McLaughlin, | Leslie Quinton, Brent Sisney, Gary | Turner, Valerie Wackerly, David Web- | ster. | Baritones: David Eubanks, — Richard Sallee, Gary Wescott. Tubas: Johnny Barnes, Bobby Harshaw, Becky Jones, Jim Loftin, Lyle Stogner. — | Percussion: Paul Barnett, Kathy Bell, | Charlie Macom, Jimmy Martin, Jim McCoy, Tes ee Mitch — Van | Schmoll. — a] aa OT eee 4 1. Band Director. NSU Band Director Dr. Lowell Lehman leads the band onto the field. | 2. Launch. The band helps to launch the Kappa | Kappa Psi canoe at the NSU canoe Relay Race. 3. Halftime show NSU’s band. performs at the largest halftime show ever at Homecoming. 4. Pep Rally. Entertainment at pep rallies was provided by band members.

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eet A eS ee Organizations Entertainers add to halftime The majorettes, rifles and flags were an entertaining addi- tion to the marching band at football halftime programs. Halftime band formations and halftime programs were built around these groups. The twirlers, rifles and flags were featured in individual halftime — shows during the football season. ae Rifles. Left to right: Jeanie Sessions, Teresa Kathie Hess. © 3. Flags. Ginger Moss, Beth Williams, Rhonda st These groups also joined the 1 marching band in parades throughout the state. ; Reeder, Liz Hood, Carol Williams, Lynn Jones, t 2. Twirlers. Pam Fowler, Kelly Mitchell, ;| ee Thompson, Laura Eddleman, Jami | ope. : Phillips, Karen McBay.