Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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contest. I am very excited and very proud. I hope that what we did this year starts a tradition for the Raider band. This year ' s band ' s hard work is paying off. said Julie Vonderau, senior. Many people, including students and faculty, are behind the band, encouraging them on to a successful year. As one can tell from watching their performances, many long hours and amazing amounts of blood, sweat and tears are put into a half- time of contest show. Jim Van Landingham, one of the mar- ching contest judges, wrote, You really march with a committed style. Mo question in my mind about this being the finest SHS band i have ever seen. The band ' s mar- ching style seems to originate in marching fundamentals. Executing corretly the sharp, lightening-fast movements, the band can dazzle on-lookers. Ron Wilborn, another marching contest judge, gave the band a superior rating. He wrote, Band really executes its marching fundamentals well. Mo doubt in my mind about this rating. A sophomore varsity football player said, When I hear the band play the fight song, it just makes me get excited and want to try harder. Few people ever think about the role the band plays in a football game. The music played by the band sets the mood for the game as well as entertains the people in the stands. Rosalinda Delgado and Susan Sharp practice during their band class Practices sometimes lasted until after school, or early in the morning- Trumpets Kennis Heinold. Leticia Aguirre. Reuben Rendon. Paul Moore. Kyle Ruschaupt. David Level. Amy Reeves, Angie Tucker. Sandy Ertell. Melissa Torres.Brad Moore. Bobby Gonzales. Robert Suniga. Beto Garza. Reuben DeLuna. Chris Saucedo. Erika Knudson, Diane Cox. Robert Raaz, Margaret Martinez, Patrick Oresti. Elaine Spies, Joyce Haynes, Andrea Gomez Saxaphones: Joyce Hopkins, C C Reese, On Park, Elizabeth Castillo. Joe Ruiz. Johnny Munoz. Edward Hysaw. Teresa Cavazos. Nick Munoz. Jeremy Voigt. Dehlia Fuentez. Danielle Powell. Sondi Snell. Ricky Odom. Melissa Juarez. Denise Parsons au Sweetheart: Gayli Youngblood and Annie Gary Flutes: Selena Rosaley, Leticia Aguilar. Vanessa Hino- josa. Rosie Ramirez. Cynthia Cisneros. Cindy Rivera. Scott Zeplin. Emi Ramirez. Kim Powitsky. Pilar Cavazos. Brenda Flores. Leah Kirchner. Renee Nunez. Julie Galvan Band 159

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Drummers rhythemically keep the band in beat. Michael Luna, Scott Fimbel and Michael Cano mark the cadence during a half-time perfor- mance at Memorial Stadium. I feel I am a very fortunate person and I am quite honored to fiold the position of drum major for the band. This position enables me to get to know every band member and a chance to work with each individual. Every band member is special, and we all share a unique bond that brings us together as a family. Most people do not realize how much hard work and sweat goes into learning and perfec- ting a show. The work we put in during the summer all pays off eventually. The long working hours after school and sometimes in- to the night, all seems worthwhile on a Friday night when we perform at half-time. It is a tremendous feeling when the band sounds and marches well. A good crowd response is also a great feeling to receive while performing. To me, there is no greater feeling than to lead a group as disciplined and dedicated as the Raider Band. We are not the band of old, but we are a new more proud, dedicated organization that is on its way to the top. This year is definitely the start of a new tradition here at Stroman, so watch out for the new Raider Band. Julie Vonderau Chris Spence is one of many fine trumpet players in the band. The band learned new routines and drills and won sweepstakes in district marching contest. Emi Ramtrei, Vanessa Hinojosa, Leticia Aguilar Selena Resales and Kim Powitsky perform with other band members at a pep raliy Before each pep rally, the band would march around the school and end at the gym for the morning rally Band 161