Owensboro High School - Owensboroan Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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4 3 J ' T-Eiga 9' My i All eyes of the 9-10 Center Band are on lack Zachery as he conducts a joint concert with the 11-12 Center students at the 11-12 Center in May. number at the spring concert. The Freshman and Sophomore Band held a Zachery joined the faculty at OHS in mid-year. Vim-P . 'fl A it 5 wi -N' Us H42 mf:-iH.f,f V H Jack Zachery takes a bow after one of the num- bers presented at the spring concert. Winners of the major awards at the annual Band Banquet were ffrom leftjz Doug Young, Fitzpatrick Leadership Award, and co-winner of the John Philip Sousa Awardg Glenda Dahl- quist, co-winner of Iohn Philip Sousa Awardg and Mary Dean Sanders, Band Spirit Award. A f , ,V Marching in parades was one of the spotlight experiences of band mem- and is at the starting point at 10th and Frederica. bers. This was the annual Christmas parade through downtown Owensboro Band! 4

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OHS Band field commander Doug Young directs the band on their corps- football game at Rash Stadium. This was the second year that Young served style number, California Dreamin', before a large crowd at an OHS home as field commander of the band. Bama mftxxe mx f3,'3fT?.1n.fi.1!irHf.Eef:.2 Many cast members at OHS may not realize the large number of extra- curricular hours put in by band mem- bers. Throughout marching season, the average band student could be found devoting anywhere from 11 to 15 hours a week marching on a football practice field. All this just to bring those half-time shows on Friday nights and perform in the many com- petitions around the Tri-State area. The band finished the year with two second place awards and a third place in field competition. All of this couldn't have been possi- ble without the vast amount of prep- arations and arrangements that were made by the band parents, who met once each month. The band boosters, headed by Bill Dahlquist, president, helped with the organization of the fourth annual OHS Invitational Marching Contest. Aside from gale-force winds, and torrents of cold rain, 16 bands partici- pated in the fall event at Rash Stadi- um. No year can be passed over without a good ole' fund-raising drive. Loyal members of the band and corps were out trudging the streets, selling cheese and chili supper tickets. The annual band chili supper was held on Oct. 14. The gourmet cheese netted the band close to 52,500 During the spring, the schedule for the average band member got a little tougher. Solo and ensemble competi- tion, along with the annual concert- band competition, joined with the yearly ROTC review, resulted in much practice and preparation from 567 Band the students. Senior Terry Prater served as 1977- 78 band president. Another major activity that in- volved 90 percent of the band students was Pep Band. The Pep Band was always at OHS home basketball games, providing the spirit and pep needed to win ball games. The OHS band played for the grand opening of the new Towne Square Mall and participated in the Owens- boro Christmas parade, and was the Honor Band for the 1977 Veteran's Day Review held in downtown Owensboro. These involvements, added together with homework and jobs, made the life of a band member . . . very busy. - By John Gordon Members of the 1977-78 OHS Band were ffront row, from leftj: Linda Starling, Natasha Frierson, Charlotte Blan, Linda Somerville, Doug Young, Glenda Dahlquist, Carmel Dubber, Wanda Bender, fsecond row, from leftj, Pam Purcell, Sarah Young, Kim McCrady, Tim Goff, Paul Kennedy, Terry Prater, Richard Kassinger, Mark Mathis, Scott Cooper, Tina Miller, Beth Williams, Qthird row, from leftj, Helen King, Kim Clark, Laura Han- berry, Martha Sparks, Lori Tipton, Martha Rom- mel, Robin Potts, Buzzie Edgeworth, Allan Twed- dell, Susan Haynes, ffourth row, from leftj, Ta- mella Thompson, Gary Cissna, Bobby Watson, Mitch Whitworth, Diane Davenport, Athalia Phil- lips, Rippy Gilbert, Debbie Herrell, Pamela Reece, Alita Smith, Michelle Dzoba, Chuck Reece, Juli Hastings, Qfifth row, from leftj, Denise Baughman, Wynette McFarland, Kenny Loyd, Pam Pulliam, Diane Carr, Terri Cunningham, Keith Williams, Lisa Buck, Bonnie Shelton, James Crowe, Donna Harry, Ernie Adams, Dove Hatfield, fsixth row, from leftj, Lawanna Dickerson, Joe Powell, Mary Dean Sanders, Elaine Owen, Beverly McKenzie, Chris Brumley, Linda Buchanan, Jon Paris, Velita Morton, Kevin Alvey, Mike Young, Bonnie Thompson, Qseventh row, from leftj, Robyn Scott, Melissa Pyle, Carol Smith, Cambron Mohon, Don- na Vincent, Donna Russell, Tim Reynolds, David Eisenhower, Susan Walker, Brian Bertram, Kim Best, Mark Whitworth, Pat Ammons, fback row, from leftj, Connie Thompson, Max Mills, David Head, Larry Brown, Kelly Nall, Steve Nelson, Da- vid Bristow, Steve Duncan, Randy Miller, Jack Howard, Tom Mullikin, Marv Bloomquist, Scott Tucker and Kathy Walton.

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I 'am 3145 ' -..',i,,'r ' Q rs Reporting to the inspecting officer at the annual Federal Inspection held April 4 are fback row, from leftla Kevin Murphy, Kelly Beauchamp, Alvin rnmfeuermgb: ROTC's main concern was instructing students in mili- tary training and teaching them the importance of leader- ship qualities and markmanship skills, according to Col. Willis Brooks. When school begins in the fall, the returning cadets are assigned leadership positions and their classes pertain mostly to leadership. The classes for the first year members are an introduction to ROTC, which includes customs and courtesies, wear of the uniform and respect of the flag. In the fall much time is spent on the drill field. This allows the ranking members to gain experience in leader- ship and it helps the new members learn to take and carry out orders. The drill teams, color guards, rifle teams and saber teams are organized early in the year as they perform at ball games and the Veteran's Day Parade. Members of ROTC visited a military installation in October. During the winter months, classes are held inside and include map reading, methods of instruction and marks- manship. During markmanship, all cadets fire the rifle for qualification as marksman, sharpshooter or expert. The fir- ing is held on the range at the 11-12 center. The rifle team competes with other schools during the winter months in home and visiting matches. A Commissions Dinner was held in January at which the superintendent of schools fDr. James C. I-Iilliardj presented commissions to each of the officers. During the spring, the drill team and color guard prepare for the National Drill Meet which is held at Western Ken- tucky University the final week in March. Also held in March is the social event, known as the Military Ball, in which a dance is held and a queen crowned. Karen Krampe, a student at Owensboro Catholic, was the 1978 Queen. 58fROTC Quesinberry, Dallas Lindsey and Carolyn Dame. Standing fin frontj is David Faith. Military Science Program Teaches Leadership And Dependability Preparing for the Annual Federal Inspection is another highlight for ROTC members. The AFI includes an inspec- tion of the Corps in ranks, inspection of records and sup- plies and a military review. The main event of the year is held in the latter part of May. The event is the Annual Military Review. During this Review, awards are presented to outstanding cadets by the Army, the American Legion, the Reserve Officers Associ- ates and the Sons of the American Revolution. About 105 students participated in the military program in 1977-78. Nine girls were officers in the ROTC program. - By Scot Gaither ROTC members are Passing Review at the Annual Federal Inspection held at the OHS 9-10 Center on April 4. Officers standing on platform are ifrom leftj: Cadet John Mattingly, LTC John Vockery and Col. Willis Brooks of OI-IS.