Sam Rayburn High School - Statesman Yearbook (Pasadena, TX)

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Lynne Elliott looks concerned while playing a solo with the orchestra Wrllre Blackbird shows proper concert form and a bubble for excitement, Becky Cobb becomes amused ut Dr. Drirrnuhoo's unique style of directing. lill Quinn adds a touch of Italy to her method of string bass playing. 2

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2 The Symphony reht-Artes at Stephen F Austin. SH SYMPHONY GAINS El GH T H The orchestra began a busy year with a concert at the Academic Excellence program in October. They also played a concert in November. ln December the Christmas concert was performed. The string players also attended an invita- tional at Sam Houston State University in December. The children's concert was held in january. In February the orchestra played at the Secondary School Principals Convention. The PISD orchestra festival was in March. The orchestra attended UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest in March. At that contest the orchestra won their eighth consecutive sweepstakes. The annual orchestra trip was held in March. The orchestra played a concert at Stephen F. Austin State University and then traveled on to Six Flags. Several members of the orchestra were honored with positions in the All-State Orchestra. They were: Debbie Griggs, Lynne Elliott, Michelle Nepveux, violin, Willie Blackbird, cello, Herman Campbell, Steve Godbe, string bass and Chris Sicard, Fr. Horn. The orchestra ended the year with a pop concert in May with Dr. lay Dunnahoo, director. Becky Cobb and Willie Blackbird were named orchestra Belle and Beau at the annual banquet in May, Brook Ward prays he will play the right note, 64 ',- 4. - ibl: . s f 5 gN COIICBH

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2 Lorrie Price and Mary Beth Alsdorf discuss the exciting French foods that they will order. . A Chris Briggs tells the members to 'get down. slut! FRE CH CL UB H0 WS CLASS The year was a busy one for the S. R. French Club. The officers kept the club busy by planning outings to increase their knowledge of French culture. One of the trips was to a classical French restaurant in Houston. While there, the members tried various French dishes. Escargo was a popular choice. The French Club also attended the annual French symposium held in San Antonio in March. Terri Lee won first place prose interpretation and fourth place dramatic solo. Mary Beth Alsdorf won honorable mention on her trumpet solo by a French composer. Mrs. Campbell, sponsor, worked steadily with the members to prepare them for the contest. 66 ,AWN A I I ,- .' . -v 's-'-: 'R LW ,....c: 3. -4 g,ll xii' ...mj- 'C 117' 'ij F X v gt 4? . . ,l ,xxarwnuzts-C, ,- uv.. -, Mrs. Campbell guards her purse from members Viu,...w lg Q .f Y .Meir Q ,Q . , !f ' .. 1 3 ,Jie-'Q ' ' G'-bs is it Kathy Catton finds escargo is hard to chew.