Perry Meridian High School - Passages Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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of Perry ' s spirit. The band is a bunch of enthusiastic people. The band ' s own spirit level was maintained by the direction of drum majors Marshall Moon ' 84, Bob Baker ' 84, and Christy Haley ' 84. The Falconettes and Rifle Corps provided that extra visual excitement to the band ' s music. The costumes, flags, and rifles made the contest show a production. Their activities did not stop at marching season. They kept the energy flowing on into basketball season and pep-sessions. During basketball season, the spirited music flowed from the stands played by the pep band. David Finke ' 84, felt, Our purposes were to pro- mote spirit and unity among the school and to entertain the players and spectators at each game. Spirit was important to overall success at Ferry. Because of efforts and individual spirit of such dedicated organizations as Pep and Marching Band, Falconettes, Drum Majors, and the Rifle Corps, Perry enjoyed a spirited and exciting year of many successes. Since rifles can be difficult to manage, Lisa Helterbrand ' 85 and Tim Crowell ' 85 spend homerooms practicing. An important contributor to Perry spirit, the Pep Band, plays during a basketball game to inspire the crowd. Sherri Roadruck ' 84 solemly concentrates on practicing for the upcoming performance. Jaynie Bryan ' 85, Lisa Kenniger ' 85, Pam Spiegel ' 85, and Joanne Yeager ' 85 gain con- fidence as Falconettes during practice. Perfectly synchronized members of the Rifle Corps spend homeroom with their rifies. SPIRIT CLUBS 81

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OrgattiaKations Bring Spirit to Peak Spirit, a precious commodity at any high school, made a strong showing at Perry, but spirit was temper- mental and needed some motivation before it would siurface. Luckily, Perry had five, active, spirit-raising organizations to bring the school ' s spirit level to its peak. The year began with the Marching Band, Drum Majors, Falconettes, and Rifle Corps making their debut on the football field. After months of intense practice through the unbearable sum- mer heat, they executed their contest show, Spys in the Night, which eventually took them to an impressive showing in the district contest. The band ' s pre-game and half time shows entertained the crowd, raised the crowd ' s spirit level, and kept it there. By the time the team reached the field, the crowd gave them a rousing cheer because they were excited with a Httle help from the band. Lisa Narmore ' 87 felt The marching band is a very big part 80 SPIRIT CLUBS

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Instrumeiital Groups Rate in ISiSMA Pressure mounted as he prepared to play. What would happen if he made a mistake? How would all of his friends in the orchestra react? How would Mrs. Carol Eads, director of the orchestra, take it? Finally the orchestra played. He was great. Long hours of practice and hard work had paid off. Perry ' s instnmiental groups rated in the first division of ISSMA (Indiana State School Music Association) con- test. Another concert performed by the orchestra was at Greenwood Park Mall with the Silvertones and music students from Meridian Middle School and Southport Middle School. Heidi Strodtbeck ' 86, student presi- dent of the orchestra, commented, I don ' t think the orchestra gets as much recognition as it should. It Mrs. Carol Eads coordinates the elements of Perry ' s orchestra. Tom Chow ' 84, Wendy Morris ' 84, and Melvin Wong ' 86 enjoy a casual afternoon orchestra practice. Two talented trumpeters, David Smith ' 84 and David Weller ' 84 polish their performances during practice. Even during a fast-paced homeroom practice, Steve Brady ' 86, Dean Antonopoulos ' 84, Marshall Moon ' 84, and Carl Thoele ' 86 get a well deserved breather. 82 INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS