Warren Central High School - Wigwam Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Gold Brigade triumphs, sustains winning attitude To some people winning is being able to dominate everyone else. But to the Gold Brigade winning was a dedication to the purpose of performing to fill potential. In accordance with this philosophy, the marching Warriors performed throughout their season as true winners. “All that mattered when we performed was that we gave 110 percent,” asserted senior Ronda Lakin. And 110 percent they gave as they practiced hour after hour in the broiling sun, grueling rain, and even in the snow. All the practices paid off, however, when the band continued to place high, contest after contest. With their season nearing a close, the band prepared to achieve their long-desired goal of being one of the top five bands in the state. After missing the top five by a fraction of a point in past years, the Gold Brigade made finals this year and performed in the competitive night show, where they placed fifth. “I really wanted to make Down on one knee, senior trombone player David Wildman helps to add a somber finish to the song Ice Castles!” the top five. I had to prove to myself that we could perform to potential,” commented senior Barb Schulze. Senior band member Tony Willits stated, “It felt really good to be in the night show, especially for the upperclassmen.” At the closure of their season, the Gold Brigade was once again a member of the winner’s circle of the nation’s bands at the Marching Bands of America Grand Nationals. “This year the bands were the best I’ve ever seen them. I felt sorry for the judges,” said band director Mr. Jim Butz. After playing in the final show, the Gold Brigade placed ninth at this prestigious competition. Also, the danceline received the nation’s highest achievement award, just as they did last year. “When we got the award, I wanted to scream!” exclaimed junior dancer Stephanie Thomas. Summing up the season, Mr. Butz stated, “This year, I think we set a standard of improving from show to show. He continued, “The thing that impressed me the most is that the kids understood the spirit of competition. This not only makes them better musicians, but better people also.” 17 Gold Brigade Just practicing or performing in a national contest, the Gold Brigade continued to possess a winning attitude by giving 110 percent.

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Gold Brigade Flute players sophomores Deanna Woods and Kim Fulkerson and senior Kay Hugus give it their all in hopes of fulfilling the Gold Brigade’s winning philosophy. Drawing all the audience’s attention, junior Eric Day gives a special tuba solo to add a little flair to the song “Big Noise From Winetka.” With drumsticks outstretched, drummers junior Albert Eckstein and sophomore Kurt Stoffer add a fancy pose as part of the band’s general effects. Senior Laurie Stevens, junior Brad Pratt, and senior Susan Shircliff led the pack of marching Warriors from practices to contest to Nationals as the band’s drum majors. With her capes drawn close, junior dancer Teresa VanderBaan displays some of the moves that helped the danceline capture first place at Nationals.

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Elementary Jr. Highs Dressed at pilgrims and Indians, Grassy Creek Elementary students eat a Thanksgiving dinner which they prepared. Holidays were more fun during the grade school years. Winning Teacher of the Year Mr. George Kazacoff, a 4th grade teacher at Brookview Elementary School, displays a model of R 2- D 2. Members of the Stonybrook Drama Club begin work on the Variety show, which was held on March 22.