South Grand Prairie High School - Signal Yearbook (Grand Prairie, TX)

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Center Of Arte-nrion l As The Band Plays On The flags were spun and tossed by the flag corp with the greatest of ease. The colorful performance was an addition to the half-time perfor- mances. A lot had taken place prior to the performances in order to get to the point of being able to perform such a spectacular show. The flag corp. was one of the inte- gral parts of the half-time perfor- mances. Cheryl Landers, a member of flags, stated, One of the reasons why I like being on flags is because I like being in the center of atten- tion. Being the center of attention is nothing new for the Flag Corp. They worked very hard to make sure that when their time on the field came, they were ready with all style and ease that makes a great corp . . . the center of attention. By being a flag member there were many advantages and also many disadvantages. It helps de- velop your coordination, and most of all it helps you feel good about yourself, said Elidia Garza. One of the disadvantages is that it is a lot of hard work and takes up many of your few extra hours. But all the members agree that the hard work pays off when they put on their new uniforms and step onto the field, once again showing that South Grand Prairie Pride. ORGANIZATIONS Attentionl . . . At Parks Inn International, Jill Pries and Melody Peck wait for their time to perform. - Photo by Bryan Nix l Flag 'em down . . . Performing her routine at the Friday night's football game, Melisszf Woo- lam flags 'em down. I - Photo by Cindy Hiighes Counting Off . . . y During the game against Martin, Ka- ren Carpenter concentrates dn her performance. - Photo by Cindy p A

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A NOTE OF JAZZ THE BAND HAS GOT CLASS Cool daddy-o, Rockin' babes that jazz got class. The musical ensemble had set the state on fire with its rising musical talent. Under the di- rection of George Strandberg, the jazz band had opened many paths for their abilities. Geoff Vinton, ju- nior percussionist stated, The band was a threat to other compet- ing Texas bands! Geoff Vinton and Rodney Beaman made first band All-Regions. At the UTA competi- tion, the jazz band won third place over 311 other competing high NN-A Jammin Hard . . . The Jazz Band perfomrs at th - Photo by Melanie Throne ORGANIZATIONS school bands of Texas. In state com- petition, the band won an outstand- ing in solo and ensemble. The rhythmic band had a small section with a base guitar, a piano, an electric guitar, and drums. There was the brass section with a saxo- phone section, trombones, and a trumpet section. Mark Allen, Senior drum major, stated We play much more difficult music the music is also more of a modern stylef' The jazz band started off the year by playing in the top three positions at Melanie Throne e Hyatt Regency Hotel. every contest they attended. Concert band had risen to a high- er point in music. The band had ex- tended to the top ten percent in state rank. They also had risen to the fifth division throughout the metroplex. Bob Browne, astounding band director, said they planned to go to the Annual UIL competition in April, Concert Band Festivals, and University of Texas at Arling- ton. We work both as a team and a family, itis just rather a large team, Mr. Browne jokingly stated. Jazz Band members . . . L. Washington, G. Vinton, S. Crawford, G. Stout, L. Garcia, R. Beaman, T. Hawkins, li. Hathcoat, J. Cruz, B. Babina, B. Wilkerson, C. Castillio, L. Harbaugh, T. Richards, J. Herrington, C. Schwartz, A. Brackeen, A. Prejusa, A. Ratlifli M. Allen, C. Phillips, M. Hughes, J. Bell - Photo by