Ralph Poteet High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Mesquite, TX)

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M hile forming their own little group on the field, the drum line takes their part in the band ' s music. The drum line set the pace as they played during performances. They kept marching along Along with the new look, the band added a new flag corps out on the field made up of seven girl band members and one choir member. It was great for us to be the first flag corps, said sophomore Christy Abercrombie. Screams and yells poured down from the stands every time the an- nouncer said, ' And the Poteet Pirate Band! dur- ing football season. While the band was marching out on the field, Dwayne Thomas made a hit each week by leaving the flanks to dance to the band ' s specialty song, St. Thomas. It was attention getter and a special at- traction of the band. Each performance, the band would either add a new song or do new steps to the old marching music, but Thomas remained a constant. Basketball season saw more performances from the band. Even director Scott Coulson got in the act, playing his trumpet during the games. It was neat to get to hear our director play along with the other band members, Ritu Singh said. {Cath ' i DeBoo) Joining in with the students, director Scott Coulson has his trumpet ready to play. He enjoyed being just one of the band. Band members lighten up the pep rally with a little Tequila jazz. This was one of the band ' s favorite songs.

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L rummer Jason Thompson looks hypnotized as he keeps rhythm to a cheer at the last pep rally. The drum line set the beat for the band as well as spirit. s she steps into the Pirate podium, drum major Karia Martin gives her hat a final check The band leaders stood out in their white hats and pants. BAND. Row 1 Gabnella Maimone. Stacie Russell. Leslie Ray. Lisa Grassmick. Bonlta Gnffis. D Ann Parker, KarIa Martin, Christy Aberaombie, Andrea Moore, Gretchen Schmidt, Lindsay Christian Row 2: Amy Palmer. Desarie Rhodes, Amy Scarbrough, April Arnold. Sherrie Singleton, Wendy Russell, Cathy DeBoo, kelly Hindman, Amy Cross, Christi Bess Row 3 Jenny Fridge, Kristi Pullin, Sherry Brown, Stace Owens, Jason Gardenhire, Melanie Brown, Ritu Singh, Kim Alberson, Jennifer Kelly, Stephanie Johnson Row 4 Robyn Thompson, Dwayne Thomas, Andy Moore, Chris Toole, Brian Boieman, Michael Jolly, Jetl Schmitz. David Pewitt, J D Allen flo 5 Lisa Estabrooh. Jam Vorwek, Robert Cast. Jason Thompson, Dave Dickinson, Keith Harris. Tara Yates, Bonnye Seizler, Steve Kath flow 6 Jim Williams, Skeeter Hull, David Patterson, Kevin Harris, Stefam Rogers. Jason Habern. Chad Pitts. Joey Gonzales. Chnsta Collins Row 7 Eric Phillips, Jason Hogan. Matt Crim, Keith Dagen, Daryl Tubbs, Kevin Smith, Jet) Vaughn, Craig Webb flow 8 Director Scott Couison. Tracy Forde, Rick Hynes, Tammy Gren, Brad Degge. Devon Smith. Robert Cogger.

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During a basketball game performance, Eric Phillips blares out The Flintstones Theme on his trombone. Everyone recognized and sang along to this tune. Dancing to the Pirate beat, Dwayne Thomas does his thing during half time. He was usually the hit of the show. FM V a F P iLfi It takes talent to march and play at the same time. The Pirate Band showed that all the practice was worth the effort during the football season performances. Songs of the season included St. Thomas, Emmanuel, and La Bamba. '