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

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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

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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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Hard working club gets new sponsor One of the most active organizations at Round Rock High was the Dragonettes. This year was unique but the girls worked just as hard. Cindy Pittman, the group's new sponsor, brought fresh ideas for the club while still holding on to many Dragonette traditions like new girl initiations and the banquet honoring seniors held at the end of the year. One change from previous years involved the Dragonettes' rigorous practice schedule. Practices were held for an hour before school, during class, and for two and a half hours on Tuesday nights in addition to after school practices. Dragonettes performed at all football games as well as some of the home basket- ball games. They worked at basketball tourneys and track meets, danced at six pep rallies and attended a few home baseball games, keeping the group busy throughout the whole year. Drill team workouts extended beyond school performances. In June Dragonettes were already practicing for the Frontier Days parade and summer camp. The work brought them all Superior group awards at camp. Dragonette officers had even more work to do. Colonel Marianne Gordey, Lieutenant Colonel Beth Whitley, Major Stephanie Platzer, seniors and Major Kim Ellis, junior, kept very busy too. Officers choreographed and taught routines and spent long hours keeping track of money from candy, spirit ribbon, and Homecoming mum sales. This money went for costumes, props, and towards paying off the yearly uniform debt. Dragonettes ended the year with perfor- mances at the Spring Fling and a joint varie- ty show with the choir. All this work did take its toll, out of 41 members at the beginning of school, only 27 finished out the year. , ,,WMMW.mW,WW.,WW.yWwsz.yMm-.,,Mz.W .... fm WL, Performing a jazz routine choreographed by herself and Marianne Gordey, Beth Whitley dances to Let's Hear lt for the Boys in the Student Council Spring Fling. 94 Organizations - Sponsored by Great Measures DRAGONETTES: tFirst Rowj Stephanie Platzer, Kim Ellis, Beth Whitley, Marianne Gordy fSecond Rowj Heather Tarr, Lucie Simmons, Kim Mikus, Deanne Cardosa, Barbara Graham, Carol Gothard, Lucinda Pierce, Michele Whelpley, Mindy McEntire, 1983-84 DRAGONETTE OFFICERS: fFront Rowj Kim Ellis, Stephanie Platzer 1Second Rowj Marianne Gordey, Beth Whitley. Shannon Blair, Amy Tisdale, Litza Morales fThir Rowj Robin Shear, Janine Brink, Jennifer Bostu: Michelle Stuckey, Donna Shannon, Kim Ledbette Terri Girvan, Sharon Felux, Joan McEntire, Rechell Flowers, Krista Schooley, Laura Porter. At the 1984 Spring Fling, Dragonettes danced to l'r Free. Mindy McEntire, sophomore, does one of th moves for the assembly. On Thursday and Friday mornings before school the Dragonettes could often be found working with the band. During these practices, the band went through their Friday night show in order for the girls to knov when to come on and go off the field. These practice help to make the performances run smoothly.