South Vermillion High School - Old Gold and Black Yearbook (Clinton, IN)

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Parading down the streets of major U.S. cities The Marching Wildcats spent four exciting days touring and marching in Washington D. C. and Philadelphia As members of the band boarded the Turner coaches on July 1, they had no idea what the trip would hold. Un- til that minute the parades in Washington D.C. and Phila- delphia hadn’t seemed with- in such a small band’s grasp. Even with the endless line of fund raisers and miles of practice, the dream only be- came a reality after the bus- es pulled out of the high school parking lot. After a difficult night trying to sleep in bus seats and feelings of excitement, the band arrived at the nation’s capital. The White House, Capital Building, and Smith- sonian Institute were all toured before the band even had a chance to change clothes. The day ended with pizza, shopping, and most importantly — the first bath in two days. The third day brought the Philadelphia Freedom Festi- val parade. After a tour of the city the band prepared for what they thought would -he—iust another lone, hot march. Their feelings changed as they moved into position. The unfamiliarity of marching between skyscrap- ers and being cheered on by total strangers helped many of them get through, despite temperatures of over 100. Mike Frazier said, “The crowd was awesome. The people were screaming for Indiana, even if they didn't know where it was.” The 4th of July Celebra- tion parade in Washington D.C. led off the next day’s events. Although it was not as large as the Philadelphia parade, it was exciting just being the only high school band from Indiana to march down Constitution Avenue. The parade was followed by a trip on the subway to the National Zoo and ended with fireworks display over the Potomac. On Sunday the band turned its attention home. Four exciting days had come to an end. It was time to re- turn home once again. Bags were repacked, but now with souvenirs and memories too. One more night on the bus and they were home — 1000 miles away. — Misty Wright THE day passed slowly as the band waited to march the final parade. The heat of the after noon caused many members to dread even the thought of having to get out of the shade. 8 BAND TRIP

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SWPENT J-IFE md Leisi Mg becimes as Spending eight hours in « . -« -- • school each day, many peo- ’l TlCll Cl C I Cl KK11 VI T pie felt they had lost their VlLCll Clb 1 vSCtl I 111 1 vl individual identities. In- stead, everyone carried the same label — student. Even teachers sometimes became so wrapped up in their jobs, they temporarily forgot that their students were real people who, like the teachers, had lives out- side of school. Because we were more than students and teachers, leisure time became as important as the time spent in a classroom. Students found many activities to occupy their leisure time. Though some events, such as games and dances, were school-relat- ed, they provided a time for students to gather as people. When students needed a break from their homework, they discovered a variety of amusements. Shedding their student roles, they talked on the phone, watched TV, or went out with friends. Weekends gave students a chance to stray further from the academic routine. Shopping, going to movies, and dating only began the list of weekend pastimes. During the school day, most accepted their roles as students. At the dismiss- al of school, however, the title of “student” was relin- quished, and we went back to being teenagers. — Mitzi Lewis Transforming the cafeteria and foyer to set a romantic, yet festive, mood was accomplished with balloons, streamers, and table cloths. Cheerleaders sponsored the homecoming dance with the theme “Just One Night.” I Having extra money for play can make part-time jobs tolerable. Seniors Jerry Hollingsworth and John Meneghini stock shelves at the local Bag-n-Save.

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 THE steps of the Capital Building were the perfect resting place for the band members as they finished their first stop in Washington. It also turned out to be a good place for a picture with copies being sent from Rep. John Myers to all those on the trip. IT was no wonder the band felt nervous while marching in the Washington parade. A crowd of several thousand had gathered to watch as South Vermillion's band and many other entries passed. BAND TRIP 9