Parkway Central High School - Spur Yearbook (Chesterfield, MO)

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They call them the Marching Colts, This year, Central's marching band knocked the socks off of fans during halftime shows at varsity football games. With the input of a new band director, Doug Hoover, the band was most outstanding. I Go To Rio, Thunder and Blazes, and I Sing the Body Electric were three hot numbers that scored a IO with the crowd. Hoover ad. mitted that his band was a very successful one. Major highlights of the season were the dazzling performances at Busch Stadium and the Francis Howell competition. At the com- petition, drum majors, Stuart Ottolini and Eric Rhodes, took first place for their abili- ties as field commanders. The Marching Colts won first place for their performance in the Chesterfield Jamboree parade earlier in the season. The classic song, Twist and Shout, was played for a Homecoming pre- game that left everyone at the edge of their seats. The Varsity Parkettes and the JV Par- kettes accented it with an- authentic rock- and-roll dance. Dedication, musicianship, and a strong sense of tradition were only a few positive words said by Hoover about the band this year. The 1986-87 marching band worked out quite well under the direction of Hoover and his assistant, Neil Finbloom. The hard work paid off and the fun times will be re- membered by all! Award-winning drum majors, Eric Rhodes and Stuart Ottolini, strut onto the field. The percussion section has Got the Beat! ji

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Parkettes tWlSt and shout '86 As the football Colts run off the field, the distant whistle of the field commander calls the Parkway Central Varsity Parkettes to attention. The squad of 35 girls is composed of Rifles, Flags, and Pom Pons. The spirit of half time shows reached big- ger heights under new band director Doug Hoover. Hoover's enthusiasm and new ideas helped the girls with their individual squads. I was very impressed with the girls' dedica- tion to hard work. They were not very ex- cited with the early morning practices, but in the end it all paid off. Hoover said about the season. Seniors Jill Corn and Lori Edwards were captains of the Pom squad while Seniors Krista Guess and Suzi lsham led the Rifles. Both Patty Handelman and Michelle Camp were seniors and captains of the Flags. Half time shows required a lot of work and most took for granted the dedication that the girls have to the band. After a long week of practice in the summer, the three individual squads broke to choreograph their own routines, Six thirty morning practices were not uncommon and all the work was evident in an enthusiastic performance at every home game. The band and Parkettes also took part in two competitions during the season which made the band and Par- kettes come together more as a group. Senior Julie Levin thought the shows were more original than in the past. I thought the music was more exciting and the different squads were original with their rou- tines. The football season ended with a great Homecoming and both the band and the Parkettes walked away with a sense of pride and enthusiasm for their season together, said Levin. YK -is Junior April King gets ready to perform during Home- coming halftime festivities. ' Student Life mfgfam-Wmvzqmffwwfw Varsity Parkettes pile up on the 50-yard line at Busch Stadim to show their school spirit