Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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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

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R ock the Belles New director takes charge Sweating and dancing tlieir way through another hard performance, the Raider Belles received awards during summer camp. Along with the preci- sion dance award, they also received four superstar nominees. They are: Brenda Estrada, Mindy Steininger, LIbby Rodriguez, and Stephanie Padron, who won the award. I ' ve enjoyed working with the girls, said Ms. Debbie Mendez, Raider Belle instructor. The girls prac- tice during drill team classes which are fifth and sixth period. After school they run down the crowded halls to get dressed in ten minutes for their hard workout which is from 3:40-5:30 p.m., she added. The workouts really seem to pay off because the Raider Belles attended a contest in March to demonstrate their sharpened skills. Performing at the basketball games were always fun for the Raider Belles Michelle Mitscher- ling. marshall, dances to the popular tune Egyptian Lover Going to games were always fun especially when the Belles gave an excellent performance. Christa Stevenson, Becky Holmes, and Priscilla Navarro find that perform- ing in front of a Stroman crowd has its rewards. Top: Zondra Buitron. Genevive Huerta. Janet Hernandez. Dawn Gelschmen. Michelle Walters, Jennifer Weaver, Angela Staff, Becky Holmes, Libby Rodriguez. Ms Debbie Mendez, Michelle Mitscherling. Jennifer Voelkel, Melissa Guzman. Cfieri Hartman, Raquel Garza. Chrisia Stevens. Natalie Clegg. Shannon Kouches and Kelly rHext row: RIchelle Martinez. Carolyn Bates. Georgia Villarreal. Vanessa Chacon. Dawn Reinecke. Shirley Barefield, Vvette Sutton, Kristi McCray, Mindy Steininger. Morgan Stevenson, Erica Johnson, Kim Kouches, Dean- na Cano, Anna Torres, Michelle Eddleman, Melbo Monroe, and Stacey Renard Next ri w Angela Robertson, Annessa Bess Lorraira errel. Barbara Olguin. Melissa Cruz. Brenda trada. Tammy Novak, Melinda Delgado, Julia Arguellez, Tammy Orsak, Lisa Farmer, Sara Gomez, and Veronica Mascorro Bottom Shay Kuykendall, Tammy McElroy, Nancy Shumbera, Tara Salge, Trisha Schaefer, Amanda Kre|Ci, Jessica Parkans, Krisll Schneider, and Vanessa Creagen Raider Belles 162