St Marys High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (St Marys, WV)

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An important part of the band is the field commander. During a football game, junior Scott Hall directs the band out on the field. While a football game proceeds, assistant principal Mr. Mike Webb, band director, Mr. Bill Duer. and assistant band director Mr. Dan Allman attentively watch the action. During the National Anthem, Flag Corps The flag corps made their debut on the first members give their silent salute to the flag. home football Sept. 5 against Wirt County. At band camp, majorettes Jane Adams. Ro sia Janes practice their routine for the up- berta Clovis, Kari Boley, Lynn Neely, and Le- coming football season. The band marches down to pregame pos- tions for the National Anthem during the first home football game. The band began prac- ticing for this performance in mid-August at band camp. 18 Band

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50’s theme added to concert Arrayed in colors of red, green, silver, and gold, the SMHS choir presented the 1981 Annual Singing Christmas Tree, December 20 at 8 p.m. Many hours went into the produc- tion of the singing tree. The pine had to be tacked on, lights strung, and last, but not least, the star was placed at the very top for that final touch. Soon after the Singing Tree was over the choir started working again on the Annual Spring Concert. This year the choir presented something a little different. For the finale they held a small musical consisting of songs from the 50’s. With the set designed as a small soda shop, the choir danced, and sang songs such as Little Darlin , At the Hop”, and Runaround Sue”. The Spring Con- cert was held May 15 at 8 p.m. On December 10-11, the choir traveled to Willoughby for an ex- change concert, and then on Sun- day, May 31, the choir sang for the class sermon. The SMHS Choir, under the direction of Dan- iel Allman, pause between songs during their annual Spring Concert. Barbara Long accompanies the choir during Members of the choir rehearse for their up- one of their practice sessions. coming Annual Spring Concert. Choir 17

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Tuba players march down the street during a parade. Band wins awards Beginning under the direction of Bill Duer was not the only thing the SMHS Band marched under. At their first engagement the band traveled to the Sistersville Oil and Gas festi- val, September 7 where they were rained on. It may have dampened their uniforms, but it didn’t their spir- it. The band proceeded and ended up capturing two first place awards in marching and field manuvers. October 4 provided the SMHS band with the Sixth Annual Athens Invitational Marching Festivals. There they received a third place trophy out of eight other bands. Next the 105 member band went to Farimont's Calvalcade of Bands” on the 11th of October. A second place trophy was presented to SMHS. During the year two new additions were installed into the band. The flag corp was included during foot- ball season. Another addition was the two wind ensembles, the Purple and Gold Bands. Throughout the year many fund raisers were held to help pay for a band trip to Cedar Point, Ohio, June 4 5. Some included selling school calendars, holding a spaghetti din- ner, and selling candy. Five members of the color guard stand at attention during halftime ceremonies. Performing their part of the halftime show, are some of the percussion members. Band 19