White Pigeon High School - Wahbememe Yearbook (White Pigeon, MI)

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BAND DAZZLES CROWDS EVERYWHERE The White Pigeon High School Band had an exciting year filled with many top honors and inspiring musicians. They competed with other schools in instrumental festivals throughout the year. The band always put on a fine performance and dazzled crowds wherever they went. The band, directed by Ms. Sue Norton, the high school band teacher, competed in Rockford, Michigan. There they received awards for best percussion, flags, and marching and field commander. They placed second in the Class C Division. Each division is scored by three judges in areas of accuracy in individual marching style, uniformity, and precision of formation. Scores from each judge vary from 1-20. The points are averaged together and a total score is determined. The Marching Band won straight I's which is the highest ranking at the District Marching Festival. They received II which is the second highest rating at the District Concert Festival. They also participated in the Cavalcade of Bands at Western Michigan University. The band took a trip to Toronto, Canada, for three days stopping at Niagara Falls on the way there. Their trip began on May 16. They also performed for the public at a Spring Concert and Follies Show on April 19th. The band made a great impression on the audience and was given a standing ovation. Upper left — Cheering their football team to a victory against the Mendon Hornets, White Pigeon's Marching Band shows enthusiasm while waiting to march on the field. Upper right — Phil Tracy jazzes up the band with his talented sax playing at home basketball games. Middle — David Tackace, Marcy Dexter, Michelle Moody, Cheryl Frye, and Phil Tracy rehearse for their final stint in '8S for the last football game of the season. Lower — Tammy Betts, Chris Parker, and Susie Claxton keep perfect time as they work towards a fantastic showing at Festival. 16

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Upper — Freshman Amy Sommerlot raids he grandmother's closet to add authenticity to her cos tume of an old lady on Costume Day. Middle left — Three spirited freshmen cheer leaders, Stacy Black, Mary Miller, and Lisa Bumpu-take in money for their cheerleading fund at the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Middle right — Herb Wells alias Marrying Sam' performs the mock marriage ceremonies at the Sadie Hawkins Dance which was put on by the cheerleaders at the end of Spirit Week. Lower left — Spirit Week puts a lot of spirit into Serena Kershner and Rob Staufer as they circle the hay-covered dance floor in their country style outfits. Lower center — Band members Heather McKee and Phil Tracy are moving to the country sounds at the Sadie Hawkins dance while showing their spirit in full country get-up. Lower right — Natural glasses and mustache are a true eye-catcher for the imitation of Mr. Kidder by freshmen class president, Melanie Hoopes.

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4H Upper — Nick Sward and Adrian Rush entertain the crowd with their Great White North Act where Nick and Adrian played Bob and Doug McKenzie. Middle left — Colleen Swihart, Cheryl Frye, and Beth Betcke put on their own original performance of the Pepsi Challenge” at the Band Follies show. Middle right — Serena Kershner does her rendition of She Bop”, a song sung by Cyndi Lauper, with her band members — Brian Hershberger on drums, Kevin Hobbs on electric guitar, Nick Sward on bass guitar, and Heather McKee as a backup singer. Lower left — Beth Tackace and Nick Sward perform in their farm garb at the Band Follies which was held on April 19th. Lower right — Mike Fisher conducts his brass quintet of Chris Heroy, Kevin Hobbs, Colleen Swihart, Nick Sward, and Stephanie Geering.