Patrick Henry High School - Encounter Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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, The Rose Parade is a wish for nearly all bands, and for our band, their wish came true. Said senior Lynn Carman, lt's an ex- perience l'll never forget. The long financial and physical struggle finally culminated in a SW mile march which lasted 2 hours. Said Drum 'Major Ernie Maschner, lt was a lot of work and a long walk but hearing the crowd roar when we passed, inspired us to keep going. The band practiced everyday for 3 hours - 20 band alumni returned to Henry to practice for 8 hours, and to participate in the parade. In addition to daily practices and weekend competitions, the band members were re- quired to jog miles in order to build stamina and endurance because the two hour, 5h hour march was conducted with no breaks whatsoever. Patrick Henry was the first city high school band from San Diego to participate in the parade, and they were one of only 10 high school bands to be chosen to participate in the Rose Parade. Audrey Conley stated that her favorite part of the event was not marching or prepar- ing, but getting up at 3:00 a.m. We were all tired afterwards, but being up early with ev- erybody was really fun. When asked whether his band won any prizes or trophies in the parade, Director Warren Torns stated, They asked us to come, and that's reward enough. Sign Carriers proudly bear the Patrick Henry name as they preceed the band. Tryouts were held among the Drill Team members to decide who would carry the signs. The band proudly marches in formation despite many hardships they encountered in the parade. Not only did the float preceding the band break down, but the fact that horses led the parade made marching diffi- cult and messy. 256 Associations

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The Liberty Belles Drill Team link arms to show what they're made of as they march down Broadway during the Columbus Day Parade. Lisa Bourbeau looks ready to take off and fly away as she steps in time during place award which Drill Team was about to win. Q 'NNI Q l AQ! ivy ,,,,. M. 16..- ululliw ..-.N ----........,, . --.,...,,, 1 s 4' -u. . ,,,. r -Q ill!!-hi , T ' as ai, , t i :K B P ---fllnuuqy. 13, v' -ri 5' rr, N A W' ' 1' - The Flag Team marches before the Marching Band during the Columbus Day parade. Their flags became a symbol of the award winning band, and always ans nounced its arrival, Lisa Peet, Marit Olson and Karen Medrano are prominent as the Drill Team marches in the Homecoming Parade. The team practices up to twenty hours weekly. Flags, Band and Drill Team 255 the Columbus Day Parade. Perhaps she smiles because she anticipates the first

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I alt. ' Q ' lr ' Massive crowds are visible in this shot of the Marching Band as they participated in the Rose Parade. ada. He tire five 6 34 ii' 1 , ,,.ff:.,w-g.1rf-H.. V Rose Parade from the Director's Angle Director Warren Torns refused to claim all the credit. The kids worked really hard, I just steered them in the right direction. The crowd at the Parade was tremendous, They kept shouting 'Play, Play, Play' and I was proud to be part of this bandf, The parade was much shorter than he expected. You prepare for something all year, only to realize 'well, its over., But the final question to be asked and answered is - How does a Rose Parade look from the Band Director's angle? Terrific, this may well be the high point of my career. Mr. Toms beams with pride as his marching band performs on Sun Up Rose Parade 257