Waverly High School - Novel Yearbook (Waverly, OH)

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con’t. men, they became an important asset to the band despite having no previous marching experience. From within each of the eight member pom pon squad who attended a camp during the summer. They combined techniques learned to add a splashy look to each performance. And from within, field commander Sharon Deere, the first sophomore to lead the band in several years. She added her own unique touch to directing despite AFTER A home game halftime show freshman Scott Martin marches along the sidelines and off the field. POM PON member Tricia Brown displays the satin orange jacket purchased and worn by squad members. JUNIOR Pom pon squad member stands at attention before the football team comes on the field. 22 Band not attending a workshop. Then there was the band as a whole that thought not as individuals, but as a group. They worked to achieve the best performance possible. Whether the fun of a parade at the Jackson Apple Festival, the pressure of competition at the Wellston Invitational Band Competition where every movement, even the nod of a head, is seen—and judged, or the senior per- FRESHMAN percussionist John Federici waits for his clue to play at the Portsmouth home game. formance of the song “Brandy” at the final, rainy home football game, the band members had fun. When at last, the flags had been folded and uniforms hung in silent, dark closets, awaiting yet another crowd, one more body, weary from hours of sweat and practice, the feeling of satisfaction remained because — the applause comes from within. HOMECOMING parade attracts local residents to listen to the band. Junior Brad Hall plays the baritone saxophone.

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SENIOR trumpet player George Brady and Field Commander Sharon Deere wait to receive thr third place trophy at Wellston. BEFORE A pep assembly, Phil Stubbs, Chris George and George Brady warm up. They also accompanied other band members and Director Mr. Edgar Collins to grade schools to create interest in instrumental music. ONE HALF of the all freshman flag corp includes Cindy Carr, Cheri Chattin, Mary Curry, Paula Brownfield and Rosemary Purdum. AFTERA HALFTIME show Pom pon squad members Jill Haraman, Kelly Cisco, Terry Huntington, Pam Rankin, Bev Beatty, Susi Lore, Tammy Minor ana Tricia Brown march off the field. Band 21

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GLITTERING orange satin jackets topped the orange banded black skirts for the eight pom pon girls. Kelly Cisco and Jill Hardman strike a hold position. ATTIRED in his raincoat for the final home game, trumpet player Roger Harbert performs a special drum selection for the senior night halftime show. FLUTE PLAYER Susan Tripp plays the new xylophone for marching band season. RAINCOATED John Federici and Rebecca Wilson join Jeff Jones, Rick Breitenbach, John Carcutt, and Susan Tripp. Band 23