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

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Alter representing the choir in the punt-pass-kick competition at the indoor pep rally, choir president Tracy Forde takes her place in the band. She practiced her musical abilities In both or- ganizations. ■ Epitome of Perfection From the beginning of fifth period until the end, the fif- teen girls of the choir prac- ticed for their concerts and contests of the season. This group of girls did very well with the help of practice. They received high ratings in the U.I.L. contest and solo and ensennble contests held in winter and spring. Practicing for these con- certs and contests makes us the epitome of total vocal perfection, Mary Ann Trujil- lo said. The choir also sung at con- certs throughout the school year. They joined with all Mesquite school choirs at NtVIHS in early November for a choral fest. Besides a Christmas con- cert at NMHS in the evening, the choir was the highlight of the special assembly held the day school dismissed for the Christmas holiday. Solo performances were given by Tracy Forde, Maybelle DeGuia and Melis- sa Turkas. The student body got sur- prised when the faculty joined the choir to sing We Wish You a Merry Christ- mas for the grande finale. Choir president Tracy Forde said, Most people do not think about the choir as being any thing special to the school, but I hope that after the Christmas assembly we changed their minds. (Cathy DeBoo)

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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. '

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iVervously adjusting her choir dress, Jennifer Stanberry listens to director Georgeanne Truitt. Everyone got a case of the jitters before a performance. Choir members perform during the choral test in early Novem- ber. The concert was held at North Mesquite. CHOIR. Row 1 Jennifer Stanberry. Lindsay Christian, Cassandra Smitti. Joy Edy. Alexis Slocum, Tracy Forde. Holly Eves Row 2 Tammy Pope. Melanie Hill, Lisa Cromere, Maybelle DeGuia, Mary Anne Trujillo, and Melissa Turkus Wof Pictured Tonya Blakemore Instead of singing, Cassandra Smith takes a test. Choir mem- bers learned more than hovi to use their voices. They also were expected to know music.