Union RR History

History Gallery

Journey Back

in Time

Click on thumbnail for larger image

Return to History Page

With the opening of their new high school in 1973, Union began to update their music and marching band program as well. As the decade drew to a close, high school band programs throughout the state began to take notice of Union and the Renegade Regiment. At the onset of the '80's, many marching bands were still arranging and performing the stereotypical halftime shows of an earlier era. However with the success of the Bands of America organization, the increased visibility of Drum Corps International, and the birth of the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association, it was apparent halftime shows were changing from simple blocks and lines into spectacular field pageantry. Union quickly adapted to this growing trend and soon became trendsetters of their own. By the end of the 80's the Renegade Regiment had "raised the bar" for other state bands. Union not only established themselves as one of the premiere marching bands in Oklahoma, they had also earned the respect of high school music programs across the nation.

Highlights from this period include the following:
*1989* OBA State Champion; 4th @ BOA Regional-Houston; 11th @ BOA Grand Nationals
*1988* OBA State Champion; Holiday Bowl Competition Champion
*1986* OBA State Champion; 1st @ at BOA Mid-South Regional; 4th @ BOA Grand Nationals
*1985* OBA State Champion
*1981* 7th @ MBOA Summer National Championship - Whitewater, WS.
*1980* OBA State Champion (Inaugural Year) & 1st @ MBOA SW Reg - Commerce, TX

1989
Renegade Regiment perform Don Juan - Symphony Fantastique
at BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis
Union placed 11th.
(Pictures provided by Lisa Barker-Crocker)

1985
Exhibition performance by the Renegade Regiment at Renegade Review (in white pants)
and their prelim performance at the 1985 OBA State Championship (in black pants)
(Pictures provided by Craig Minton)

Parents & Alumni...Do you have pictures you would like to see added to this page?
If you are not able to e-mail your images directly, just send in a note and we will scan your shots and return them to you quickly.
We are always happy to add the best possible photos to the History page for all visitors to enjoy.

	History Gallery	Journey Back in Time

Return to Main Home Page	Click on thumbnail for larger image	Return to History Page
With the opening of their new high school in 1973, Union began to update their music and marching band program as well. As the decade drew to a close, high school band programs throughout the state began to take notice of Union and the Renegade Regiment. At the onset of the '80's, many marching bands were still arranging and performing the stereotypical halftime shows of an earlier era. However with the success of the Bands of America organization, the increased visibility of Drum Corps International, and the birth of the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association, it was apparent halftime shows were changing from simple blocks and lines into spectacular field pageantry. Union quickly adapted to this growing trend and soon became trendsetters of their own. By the end of the 80's the Renegade Regiment had "raised the bar" for other state bands. Union not only established themselves as one of the premiere marching bands in Oklahoma, they had also earned the respect of high school music programs across the nation.
Highlights from this period include the following: *1989* OBA State Champion; 4th @ BOA Regional-Houston; 11th @ BOA Grand Nationals *1988* OBA State Champion; Holiday Bowl Competition Champion *1986* OBA State Champion; 1st @ at BOA Mid-South Regional; 4th @ BOA Grand Nationals *1985* OBA State Champion *1981* 7th @ MBOA Summer National Championship - Whitewater, WS. *1980* OBA State Champion (Inaugural Year) & 1st @ MBOA SW Reg - Commerce, TX
1989 Renegade Regiment perform Don Juan - Symphony Fantastique at BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis Union placed 11th. (Pictures provided by Lisa Barker-Crocker)


1985 Exhibition performance by the Renegade Regiment at Renegade Review (in white pants) and their prelim performance at the 1985 OBA State Championship (in black pants) (Pictures provided by Craig Minton)




Parents & Alumni...Do you have pictures you would like to see added to this page? If you are not able to e-mail your images directly, just send in a note and we will scan your shots and return them to you quickly. We are always happy to add the best possible photos to the History page for all visitors to enjoy.