1986
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS
Dayton, Ohio
1986
1986 changed my life. It was my last year of performance. When we found that George Zingali folded Erté, Billy Jurberg, and Nancy Keefe, and I packed up a station wagon, and drove straight to Madison. State Street Review redefined the word performance. What I thought would be easy turned out to be a test of my character and abilities. Meeting the wonderful people there was like experiencing a whole new energy in the world. Even though the shows were winning, it was the people at SSR who were the most significant part of its life force and its success. The values taught at that guard are ones I will keep in my life forever. It remains a part of my life because of the strength gained by all of the trials and tribulations encountered along the way. From ties, to boos, to incredible performances, it propelled my sense of who I am, and I believe that many people found their way from their experiences at SSR. By Carol Abohatab
Dayton, Ohio 1987
Independent World
Odyssey & State Street Review . . . . . . 96 .25
Scholastic World
Center Grove HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 .55
Independent A
Final Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 .60
Scholastic A
Hillwood HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 .80
Collegiate
Penn State Syndicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 .20
State Street Review (left), Miller’s Blackhawks (right)
1987
Dayton, Ohio
I discovered winter guard in 1982 and have been involved in producing shows, every year since, except one. In 1987 I was a spectator, and it changed me. I have always loved movies and songs that inspire me to look inside myself and relate to what the characters are going through or the feelings the singer is expressing. They make me feel connected especially when I feel alone. I had never thought of winter guard this way until I saw Odyssey. Suddenly a winter guard was provoking me to think, and touching my emotions in a way that only comes from someone speaking honestly from their own heart and experience. Their mix of intellect, emotion, and daring set a standard for me. The Odyssey ’87 show inspired me to think outside the box and express myself, not only in our activity, but in my life as well. Thanks, Karl. By Tommy Keenum
Dayton, Ohio State Street Review (left), Miller’s Blackhawks (right)
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Independent World
State Street Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 .40
Scholastic World
Union HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 .40
Independent A
Studio One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 .65
Scholastic A
Andrew HS Tempest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 .00
Collegiate
Penn State Syndicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 .60