Round Rock High School - Dragon Yearbook (Round Rock, TX)

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Bandsmen have exceptional year The Round Rock High School Band had an exceptionally good year with marching season the first part of the year and concert the second part. The concert bands had several concerts that they put on at school with the last one honoring all the volunteers who helped the band earn money for their trip to California. The bands also par- ticipated in UIL contest with Concert band getting a II in sightreading and a II in con- cert, Symphonic getting straight I's and Honors getting a I in each category. Getting I's in both categories Honors and Symphonic brought home sweepstakes awards. Band members have spent many hours practicing. They also competed in individual competitions like solo and ensemble, where the students prepared music of their choice to perform for a judge. The students were then rated on a I to IV basis with I being the highest. They also participated in district, regional, area and State, as well as or- chestra competitions. In addition they had time for a band ban- quet. The theme of the banquet was Memories Underclassmen honored the seniors and took them down memory lane. The band ended its year by playing Pomp and Circumstancev at graduation. During the year, some students par- ticipated in two bands, their regular concert band and the Jazz band. The Jazz band per- formed at several new businesses in Round Rock. They also had their share of competi- tion. The Jazz band made straight I's at the UT Jazz Festival. This was the first time for the Round Rock Jazz Band to make I's at this particular festival and they were one of only two bands to make I's. The Jazz band had its final concert May 17, and awarded Joel Ray with the Louis Armstrong Award. Karen Barnes, freshman, plays her solo for a judge at Solo and Ensemble. Jennifer Wallin, senior, accom- panies her on the piano. 92 Organizations J .5 Q 2 5 ' l os 'ifM.Wif7Y:WtiLsiW. f ! M 7 X .1 .W ,..,, M y WWW VVVVYV, MW, ,,, A rr, , .. f Joe Babcock, director, starts the Jazz Band off on one of their songs at the UT Jazz Festival. This was the first time for the Jazz Band to receive ones at this par Jennifer Kriegel, senior, stands up to introduce her mother and sister at the band banquet in honor of the seniors. Jennifer and her sister served as the band's twirlers for the year. Wre, ticular contest. Babcock is one of the most active tors in the band. He directs Concert Band, Jazz and during marching season, designs all the shows. WR 1. 4 S.. . R sf 'RE -s Natalie Clark, freshman, and Kathy Brown, senior practice with their band to prepare for the last concert Both play a wind instrument in the band.

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farching around the Dragon track was a typical pre-game activity for Gina Legamaro, sophomore, stand at attention while waiting to file in- ne band. Band students Tim Combs, sophomore, Carolyn Carey, to their seats in the stands. .iniorg Amy Waldecker, freshman, Missy Thomison, sophomore, and iii . sf1nrFf X x ,ac 'ww x 2 l 3 During a zero hour practice before school, the band runs through a dress rehearsal for their Friday night performance. Tammy Pfluger, junior, and Carla Hadley, sophomore, look up as they await direction from the drum major. Drum major Eric Gifford, senior, plays a trombone solo to the stands as the band practices their show, Sweet Georgia Brown. BAND: Twirlers Kristie Kriegal, Jennifer Kriegalg fBottom Row, Dawn Nilliams, Martha Gonzales, Debbie Maschal, Sandra Sikes, Susan Milburn, 3ecky Peters, Kim Gibby, Christy Pelath, Ron Ballard, Joel Ray, Gene Qichardson, Glenn Schwalje, Erik Ulland, Jason Cardwell, Richard Lee, Vlichael Graham, Kevin Landry, John Watson, Phillip Utpadel, Rudy Engels, Shane McGee, Greg Salli, Rhonda Hanna, Cindy Cruz, Heather McDevitt. tSecond Rnwj Richard Gibby, director, Joe Babcock, director and show designer, Mark Piwetz, director, Lynn Grigsby, color guard coor- dinator, Joey Klinger, Kathy Brown, Lee Liedecke, Kathi Coe, Karen Barnes, Gary Landry, John Dement, Dominic DiGeusald0, Carla Hadley, Molly Sweatman, Eric Gifford. tThird Rowl Linda Zamarripa, Lynn Berhens, Becky Johnson, Charlotte Davis, Lori Gammage, Laura Richey, Karen Gaynor. Teresa Kammer, Kelley D. Jones, Becca Blumenfeld, Margaret Smith, Penny Loflin, Kelly Harris, Julie Perry, Linda Melvin, Cherry Krinke, Beate Casati, Tara Cohea, Michelle Dudley, Linda Langston, Noel Eickbusch, Melissa Gulley, Sharon Millegan. tFourth Rowl Chris Ritenour, John Rubio, Carla Bennett, Stacy Burghart, Kathy Gutierrez, Danelle Scott, Joy Sutton, Laurie Hedrick, Jannette Jacks, Jen- nifer Gill, Phyllis Jacobson, Carolyn Carey, Mitzi McMaines, Missy Thomison, Gina Legamaro, Amy Waldecker, Misti Meckler, Jennifer Wilson, Stephanie Ciscel, Mary Kay Madrigal, Chris Tutron, Kim Pate, Jeannie Jones, Shelly Dwire, David Ridgley, Joe Juchniewitz. fFifth Row! Jon Peterson, Kristal Lowther, Danny Rios, Bill Grapes, Mike Ram- py, David Moses, Russell Keller, Keith Barnes, Gary Anderson, John Hawkins, Todd Dunham, Brian Bucher, Joel Nietsche, Robbie Hartman, Darrell Tessmer, Kenneth Holecek, Craig Radl, Randy Berhens, Steve Childers, Scott Hadden, Tim Boyd, Mike Guentzel, Steven Berhens. tSixt.h Howl Judy Wellington, Billy Noonan, Brenda Evans, Mark Gadcly, Anita McGuffin, Bobby Madrigal, Grant Woolf, James Bond, Jeff lvy, Vern Perlinger, Ronnie Mansolo, Todd Ewing, Paul Elsass, Larry Hebble, Terry Sullivan, Tim Combs, Jeff Harrison, Ronal Nelson, Tim Dedear, Tommy O'Connor, Jeff Phelps. fseventh Rowj Rebecca Alsobrook, Mark Barker, Kelly Drifmeyer, Michelle Wilson, Ron Kinard, Lynn Guin, Michael McGuff, Jennifer Wallin, Michelle Patterson, Garret Brady, Brian Wheelis, Victoria Galvan, Joel Cattner, Melinda Orr, Gary Murray, Brian Price, Bobby Crider, Dan Schulke, Jason Pratt, James Tidman, Kevin Briggs, tElghth Howl Michael Hernandez, Rajiv Vrudhula, Kevin Karschnik, Jason Wellington, Joe Rettinger, Ronald Warren. fTop Row! Celia Dobias, Kelly Woolf, Debbie Jackson, Lori Loftin, Becki Ledbetter, Robin Mitchell, Shanalee McAuliffe, Rhonda Kleker, Tammy Pfluger, Melody Feld, Charlene Land, Denise Wilson, Natalie Clark, Yvonne Howard. Organizations 91

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g . Nm lll the band seniors sat at the head table at Tracor's cafeteria where the nderclassmen honored the seniors by bringing back many memories from sixth grade nd up. lt was an evening that the seniors would not forget. we .s Rebecca Alsobrook, freshman, waits for her time to play her solo at Solo and nsemble, Joe Babcock, director and Larry Schnitzer, student director, break the tene on by cracking jokes. ' 'rwpf m f f larla Bennett, freshman, Mary Kay Madrigal, sophomore, nd Lynn Behrens, sophomore, practice playing Pomp nd Circumstancen for graduation. f- fe' Ali? 'Ui' BAGQ c4f'f ' ...Q--- c 4':l V All the directors were given gag gifts at the banquet, Joe Babcock received a set of razors because he is always being hasseled about his beard. He also got some baby items for he will soon be a father. 'H Jazz Band performs on stage at one of the several contests they attended. The jazz band did not just go to concerts and contests, they also played at the openings of some new businesses in the Round Rock area. H Eric Gifford, senior, practices his trombone so he Steven Behrens, junior, plays along with the honors can play his music for All State tryouts. Eric served band while they practice their music for the last con- as a drum major for the band during marching cert. Their final performance for the year included SGBSOR. playing for senior commencement. Organizations 93