Port Huron High School - Student Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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A Machine of a Different Kind. “Mark time, mark!” This command is immediately followed by a succession of drum clicks. This resounding noise can only mean one thing; the Big Red Marching Machine is hard at work. Dur- ing the “A-B” periods of fourth hour and for two hours on Tuesday nights, the Marching Machine concentrates on perfecting their shows. Along with Mr. Clark, drum majors Senior Scott Teeple and Junior Nora Anderson share the responsibility of teaching the band how to march through new drills. Scott and Nora’s list of duties also include writing some of the drills and directing the band; but in Scott’s opinion, their most important job is to set a good example for the rest of the band . The Marching Machine’s pre-game and half-time shows consisted of “Con- quest”, “Kiss Him Good-bye”, “The Jetsons”, “American Overture’’, “Russian Easter Overture”, “Proud Mary”, and the percussion feature of “I’m Popeye the Sailor Man.” No per- formance would be complete without the P.H.H.S. Fight Song, which happens to be Nora’s favorite. Scott commented that his favorite would be any song that made the band produce the highest level of enthusiasm. As any member of this talented group will tell you, being part of The Marching Machine takes a lot of dedication and hard work. The payoff comes into focus when the crowd leaps to their feet as the Big Red Marching Machine enters the field. BY MICHELLE MORRIS From his favorite position, Mr. Clark keeps one eye on the game and the other on his students. This year was Mr. Clark’s sixth year teaching at P.H.H.S. Showing off their creativity, Scott Teeple and Nora Anderson salute the crowd ; signaling the beginning of the band’s halftime show. Scott is a Senior and plays the tuba, while Junior Nora plays the flute. BIG RED MARCHING MACHINE 29

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After the halftime performance, Sen- ior Jamie Miller cheers at the Grosse Pointe South game. Jamie served as band vice-president. Adding to the melody of the song, Juniors Gina Mancini and Jenny Grain do their part to make the band ' s performance a success. Jenny was a French student and a member of the National Hon- ors Society. Gina participated in Varsity cheerlead- ing. Demonstrating his duck calling skills, Senior Chris Jollie buzzes into the mouth piece of his trumpet. Mike Colston, a first year member of the BRMM, con- centrates on his part to the percussion feature “ I ' m Popeye the Sailorman.” Mike was nominated Home- coming Prime Minister for the Sophomore class. Junior Michael Dauphinais awaits his cue from Mr. Clark, to begin the next song. The band plays in the stands during the progression of the football games. 28 BIG RED MARCHING MACHINE

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Another reminder from SADD warning student not to drink and drive. 30 SADD