Yorktown High School - Episode Yearbook (Yorktown, IN)

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In their one minute commercial to the nation, band members finally realized a hard-earned dream... ever or nearly 18 W weeks, the 118 m- band members and m 1 their boosters ate, JL drank and slept Fiesta Bowl. The band ' s goal was to raise the S90.000 they needed to fund a Dec. 27 to Jan. 2 trip to Phoenix, Ariz- ona, where they would perform and compete in Fiesta Bowl activities. Commenting on the fact that Yorktown was the only band in Indiana to be represented there, Senior Brad Holloway expressed, I felt it was a great honor to represent my school in the pageant, but it was an even greater thrill and respon- sibility to know we represented our state. In f act , it would ' ve been almost impossible to live in eastern Indiana and not know about the many fund-raising activities involved. These included a Marsh Grocery Shopping Spree, Green Travel Service Delta Airlines Ticket Drawing and a part in the Indiana Pacer ' s Bow Ties, Bal- loons and Basketball that opened in downtown Indianapolis. They continued with a pancake and sau- sage supper, a WERK radio auc- tion, and a Bowl-a-thon. The Rent- a-kid program, coordinated by Mr. and Mrs. Mel Reese, included odd jobs ranging from cemetery burials to cabin decorating. It was strange to bury someone. I had to stomp on top of the casket and pack the dirt down real well, exclaimed Junior Steve Reese. But why would little old York- Beth Frieders town be chosen for such a presti- gious event? Band Director Mickey Stisher explained, We were chosen for our well-rounded music pro- gram. I submitted a tape of our show with a detailed description of our group ' s achievements and activities. Even though the band spent numerous hours preparing for the field competition Dec. 30, where they finished in eighth place out of eleven, the band found time for fun and sightseeing. On the 28th, all the bands went to Rawhide, an old-fashioned western town where they had a big steak fry and dance. One of the more unique occur- rences took place on New Year ' s Eve when Chuck E. Cheese pizza parlor, their restaurant for the night, was burned down when they arrived. We all sat there on the bus until Mr. Stisher came back and an- nounced that we had found a place that would stay open for us. We counted down and celebrated New Year ' s on our way to the Big Apple restaurant. We set our watches and celebrated in Phoenix as well as Muncie time! reflected Junior Rod Morrow. The incident became the center of many jokes that night. Every time Chak-a-Khan came on the radio, the band sang Chuck-E-Cheese. This was our one minute com- mercial to the nation, expressed Band Director Mickey Stisher. Practice takes on a different per- spective when viewed through a trom- bone as the band awaits instructions. 20 FIESTA BOWL

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Glamorous Glenda the good witch, alias junior Chris Terrell, sits pretty while backstage a joke is shared by choir accompanist Joe Tincher and junior Rod Morrow. Later, senior Kenny Williams shows his yellow polka dot bikini during an American Band- stand medley. Being swept off his feet after rounding Dead Man ' s Curve is senior swing choir member Mark Reno, being pushed by senior Todd Walker. From the Land of Oz is the wizard himself, por- trayed by senior Paul Strouse, while senior Cindv Taylor helps the Oz prepare for his debut. FALL PREVIEW 19

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Senior trombonist Bill Applegate gazes over the Fiesta Inn balcony, while poolside pleasure relaxes Seniors Dave Helms and Dave Hershey. Fiesta Bowl was the result of a 890,000 fund- raising project to send the band to Phoenix, Ariz- ona for fun and competition. Highlights of the trip were marching in the Fiesta Bowl parade and cele- brating the New Year s Dav completion of a six- month effort. FIESTA BOWL 21