Summer of 1991

Band: Second Place in State!

Another year of fairs, camp, contests, concerts, and fundraising has successfully been accomplished for Mr. Humbert's crew.

The band took part in the Indiana State Fair competition and came home with the runner-up trophy. The Marching Patriots were a mere .35 of a point away from first place, with an overall excellent performance.

Among the other achievements for the band were first place in the Indiana Band Tourney in Muncie, Indiana; first place in the Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; second place at a contest in Anderson, Indiana, called "Music in Motion;" and finally, the band brought home the bronze from the Bluffton Street Fair. They were also a part of the Ball State Homecoming Parade.

In November, the band was invited to Chicago to be part of the McDonald's Charity Christmas Parade that aired on national television.


Left, Right, Left: Senior Greg Donathan marches down the city street showing off his marching style.


Have good posture: Senior Amanda Wilson marches at the Pennville Fair in July. Amanda shows that Band not only involves the ability to play well but also the ability to march.

Leader of the pack: Senior Jeremy Crouch leads the way down Meridian Street during the Fourth of July parade.


And the winner is... The Marching Patriots await the reading of the state champion. They receive second place honors just .35 of a point behind Monroe Central.


Step by step: Band director Dave Humbert paces along the sideline at Homecoming. Mr. Humbert puts many long and dark hours in to further the success of the band.


Front Row: Jennifer Louck, Mekell Cooper, Samantha Walker, Shawna Louck, Jennifer Shawver, Jennifer Price, Brenda Paxson, Angie Cowan, Loree Bergdoll
Row 2: Angie Miskinis, Carrie Funk, Nicole May, Jodi Hummer, Maitane Martinez, Teresa Smith, Elizabeth Upp, Lynett Landon, Robin Warren, Melissa Pfeifer
Row 3: Ivy Byrd, Debbie McLaughlin, Dawn Barton, Paul Hunt, Brant Bergdoll, Mike Khayyata, Sandy Pyle, Matt Bone, Ryan McCombs, Chris Hammers
Back Row: Tonia Keller, Jandra Morgan, Charity Idle, Carrie Taylor, Amanda Wilson, Gina Hartzell, Jennifer Jerles, Jennifer Faulkner, Stephanie Chrisman


Front Row: Chad Davis, Alicia Corwin, Maria Moore, Aimee Bye, Joanna Reier, Melissa Pavey, Liz Shultz, Mandy Loy
Row 2: Luke Mitchell, Stephanie Welch, Luke Gargasz, Maranda Michael, Chanda Phillips, James Wright, Beth Fouch, John McFarland
Back Row: Jay Helm, Christy Grafmiller, Holly Russell, Shane Starr, Jeff Burk, Matt Minnich, Scott Pusey

Front Row: Candice Burgess, Bethany Green, Lora Hilliard, Jodi Rowles, Tina Ford, Christi Henry, Robyn Skeens
Row 2: Jeremy Keller, Megan Prifogle, Madonna New, Laura Strausburg, Elaine Baily, Melissa Burgess, Laurie Miller, Wendy Whiteman, Sarah Laux
Back Row: Mike Schockey, Chris Hidy, Tony Fisher, Christi Corle, Rachel Cole, Holly Isenhart, Angie Humbert, Dana Scott, Melissa Gates, Angela Bishop, John Hamilton, Malissa Stults


Front Row: Jennifer Humbert, Jeremy Crouch, Chris Paxson, Drema Miskinis, Mike Twigg, Greg Donathan, Stacie Imler, Mary Phillips, Heather Wesley
Row 2: Brooks Haines, Janessa Mettler, Craig Frazee, Carrie Axe, DeWayne Stults, Bobbi Yadon, Michelle Hammond, Tom Hunt, John Haun
Back Row: Chad Iliff, Eric Bickel, Andrea Ross, Trevor Ford, Jeremy Hunt, Jamie Smith, Chad LeMaster, Tracy Hoffman, Mariann Baker, Don Harris

Guard at its best!

Starting off the summer with those long hot days, the majorettes worked long hours getting ready for State Fair. Working with different routines was really challenging. Going to Band Camp was really exciting. They went to Miami University for a change instead of Ball State. They stayed there for a week in August and worked from morning till night. During the school year it was really fun. They were required to go to basketball and football games and perform for the audiences. The girls were responsible for making up their own routines for half time and pre-game at home basketballs.


1, 2, 3, 4: Shelly Dues tries to teach the new and old people the routine for try-outs.

Left, right, left: Guard tries to stay in step and do flag work while marching through downtown Bluffton.


Front Row: Dana Bruns, Shellie Dues, Amy Cox
Row 2: Shawndra Dailey, Shawn VanNote, Hope Miller, Andria McAbee
Row 3: Kim Cowan, Chandra Wright, Angie Barger, Mandi Smith, Libby Reidenbach
Back Row: Mandy Decker, Angie Schisler, Kristy Strait, Lisa Butcher, Michelle Arnold, Stacie Ayres, Edith Duncan, Marlene Douchette