Torrey Pines High School - Freeflight Yearbook (Del Mar, CA)

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I thought that we competed very well and had a great time at the same time. - Paul Gordon The music really came together and although it took a lot of hard work, I teel it I really paid oft. -- Rob Korn i 37 Remember Band Members, don't look up, it might be raining oranges. I think that because everyone gave all that they had fora good sounding band, we were triumphant. STRIKING up a tune, members of the ban rac 116 BAND Mr. Lee is a great guy, he even taught us how to blow his horn. - Mike and Ben Simon Wagner Gennl Eckstein

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frlke the 1986-87 school year was a landmark year for the Falcon Marching Band and Flag Team. A new sense of pride and commitment prevailed among students under the strong and competent leader- ship of Drum Major David Dogue, Assistant Drum Majors Brett Butler and Chris Newsom, Band President Robert Korn, and Flag Captains, Stacey Jocoy and Kim Kuechler. The Band reached new heights in musical performance and field show competition, bringing home a 1st-place trophy from the Norwalk High School Field Tournament. This was the first time in Falcon history they had won first A New Sense of pride and commitment prevailed among the students . . place. The Band also earned 4th-place, 3rd-place and 2nd-place victories this season from the Mission Viejo and San Dieguito Tournaments and the Vista and Oceanside Christmas Parades. The Flag Team earned 4th-place, 3rd- place, 2nd-place and 1st-place honors for the first time ever this year. The Falcon Marching Band and Flag Team started a winning tradition which set the precedent for seasons to come. Other activities this year included Disneyland and Magic p the Band Mountain parades, local parades and community perfor- mances, a half-time show for the World Champion San Diego Sockers, the 3rd annual Spring Concert Band Fes- tival, annual Winter and Spring Awards Ceremonies, electrifying Jazz Band concerts, and a Spring Concert Band Tour, which included various performances in the San Francisco Bay Area and a California Music Educators Association concert Band Festival. t'lt was exciting to see so much progress in the music department at Torrey Pines. l was very proud of the students' accomplishments over the past three years. I wish the best of luck to our senior members in their musical pursuits and hope that some of what they learned here stays with them throughout their lives, you have set an ex- ample for the others who follow you to aspire to. Thanks, you guys! - Fred Lee Band Director Chris Newsom rests between songs at The band penorms at the first annual the Disneyland Parade. Fiesta del Sol Parade: directed by drum major Dave Dogue. BAND 115

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i XCTICING prior to performances, Trent Elliot keeps nstrument in tune. PLAYING for the crowds, Jennifer Hawthorne, Chris Newsorn, and Trent Elliot, perform at half-time. BAND 117