Warren Western Reserve High School - Aurora Yearbook (Warren, OH)

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Delight of Dallas I This was not a usual year for the Warren Western Reserve Band mem- bers. Much enthusiasm and hard work went through the band mem- bers' minds and bodies as they prac- ticed over and over again for their anticipated trip to Dallas, Texas where they would perform in the Cotton Bowl Parade. On December 29, 1981 the band loaded on the bus- ses and took off bright and early. The Band stopped in Fort Knox, Kentucky where they visited the Patton Museum. They spent the night in Nashville and arrived in Texas on December 30, 1981. On New Year's Eve, the day began with practice for the big day soon to come, and a tour of the Hyatt Regen- cy Hotel Tower that overlooked the city of Dallas. The rest of the day was spent touring and shopping in down- town Dallas. The day ended with a party to celebrate the coming of the New Year. Nervousness, butterflies, and excite- ment went through the bodies of the i 5 , I 1 : kt f t 5 . band members as they laid their heads down to sleep. Emotions were at a peak as members arose early to start their long awaited day of march- ing in the parade. The parade began at 9:00 am and the Western Reserve Band was there to help make that day one that will never be forgotten. As the band marched through Dallas they knew that all that practice and work on fund raising products was really worth every minute of time spent. After the parade ended, the band spent the afternoon at the Cot- ton Bowl game between Texas and Alabama. Leaving Texas early Ianuary 2, 1982 and arriving home late on Ianuary 3, after several delays along the way, the members were exhausted. The ex- haustion quickly disappeared as con- gratulations poured in. All of Warren must have seen the good T.V. cover- age. Everyone at Reserve and in the city of Warren were proud to have been represented by such a fine group of young people. fri Beth Smith shows typical pride and confidence of the Raider Band. Laura Iannizzaro looks out at Dallas from the roof of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Rushing to get to the game on time, the band packs their instruments and prepares to move out.

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14. ' Santa Claus fSgt. Petersj poses in front of the school Christmas tree. Santa makes Shaunna Allgood happy with a stuffed animal. The guys on the bench look better with the Christmas decorations on the windows. Christmas! 31

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44 gf' 4: A2 if 1 Ts? 'l'he final performance after hours of work was the Cotton Bowl Parade. Patti Thompson and Duke Dunlap share the excitement of Dallas. J, Even LR. found that he had to take a backseat Photos by Fred Manzulla. to the mighty Raider Band when they invaded Dallas.