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

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rehearsal. inSIruCfi0fl- and Steve I style becauS9 The hard work and dedication of the Jazz Band is reflected through their amount of success. As long as the students are willing to spend their time and put their hearts into their music the Jazz Band will continue to go past normal expectations In Springfield, Mo lSouthwest Mo State Umversityl the band competed against several other bands from the state Several of the students won individual awards and the Jazz Band overall took second place in M, ,I greg ,, ,gg my iiei v 1 . , 4 ww bw y -' V 1 , , vr c A., ., lyvylp at I , A ll , V A 4 V ,, , X , 1gJ,rf.a,M,r ,243 H ,r.,, ' e ' W' , A t ' y l s s s o rcc c c ci s rrse T. itr' W ee J z ,E 3, 5 .Ei 1. , .I t, .rg X 22. rerr rcr rcfrrrr, r rrrr e f w .w 1-:L 0+-4s.ff x ' W' IYZQ9 f' f :X . ,,,, l is- ps ,, rc.-V, ..- I a ' The band shows Grade A strength in the brass section. Meridith McKinley and Jason Suroff wait for their cue during the Prism Concert. The Symphonic band shows their pride as they join together for a group picture, Bill Chamblin concetrates on every beat. Student Life V 1 , ' . ..,.:..,...,g,. -. .

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6,7 :,, ,,,. In a c ass of its own Parkway Central offers a variety of classes to allow the students to express their musical talents. These classes included sym- phonic band and jazz band. Symphonic band dealt with concert music and contemporary composers. Doug Hoover, the band direc- tor, admitted to the pressures and high ex- pectations put on the students. The prac- tices included a two week marching camp and several early morning practices. M 0 Student Life The band was composed of 12 seniors and a majority of freshmen. Although sever- gi al of the students will be leaving next year, Hoover said, Next year should be better now that I know everyone and will be able to organize everything better. Also, the stu- dents will know what I expect. Hoover con- tinued, The fact that I was new was a disad- vantage at first but everyone pulled together to make it a super year. The Jazz Band takes a break from a strenuous rehearsal. Sam Kellaos concentrates on Doug Hoover's instruction. Howard Opinsky, Rob Kreder, Ryan Beelar, and Steve Hieken rehearse for an upcoming concert. Mike Koler, John Turner, and Tom Luft add style because of their hard work. V I 1 I V2.4 Twi

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C eerleaders Spark Spirit Junior Leslie Hottie and Senior Karen Watz shout their encouragement. Front Row: Renee Brock, Tracy Bleich, Valerie Conwill. Middle Row: Tracy Gonyan, Cindy Lewin, Stacey Greenberg, Anne Weintraub. Back Row: Leslie Hottle, Jeni Fenton, Julie Fenton, Sandy Eastwood, Karen Watz. Seniors Valerie Conwill, Renee Brock, and Anne Weintraub provide their support with their cheers. Wrestling cheerleaders supported the wrestling team with their enthusiasm and spirit. They helped bring the Colts many exciting victories. Sponsored by Terri Mul- lins, the squad's captains were Seniors Re- nee Brock and Valerie Conwill, Brock said, The best thing about being a wrestlette was being a part of extra activities and getting involved with school. The 12 girls practiced twice a week and cheered at several meets each week. Ac- cording to Brock the highlight of her season was, Seeing all my friends wrestle and meeting new guys. In addition to the varsity wrestling cheer- leaders there were also the freshmen wres- tling cheerleaders. They were responsible for getting the freshmen wrestlers psyched for their matches, which helped their perfor- mances. Julie Glickman and Sally Steinbach were captains and Terri Mullins also spon, sored this squad. To be a good captain Glickman said, 'fl have to have responsibility, good leadership, control over the squad, and organization, Members of the squad felt their captains were well-organized and confident. The cap tains felt that most of the cheerleaders usual. ly got along and agreed that they had fun being wrestlettes. When asked about the advantages of be. ing a wrestlette instead of a regular cheer. leader, Steinback said, The season was not as long as a regular cheerleader's season, which made it possible to do other thingsl enjoyed doing. The squad provided an important part of school spirit and will remain a tradition at Central. ' 3 ' Student Life 91: