1st Annual Marching Band Banquet

Best Section – Flute Section

Monday, November 30, was the scene of the 1st Annual Marching Band Banquet. How could it be the 1st, you ask? In the past, the Band would hold one banquet for all the bands in May. Starting 2010, the Marching Band held their banquet at the end of the marching season. The following students received awards.

Student Voted Awards

Outstanding Freshman Female - Grace Ishikawa
Outstanding Freshman Male - Kevin Salinas
Outstanding Sophomore Female - Kelsey Mendenhall
Outstanding Sophomore Male - Tyler Blythe
Outstanding Junior Female - Gigi Cabello
Outstanding Junior Male - Yusuf Agunbiade
Outstanding Senior Female - Ejiela Agi
Outstanding Senior Male - Matthew Pena

Department Awards

Most Improved Section – Front Ensemble
Best Section – Flute Section
Outstanding Brass Musician – Ricky Button
Outstanding Woodwind Musician – Matt Pena
Outstanding Battery Musician - Demetric Taylor
Outstanding Front Ensemble Musician - Kristin Marvel
Outstanding Sabre - Darian Rodeghier
Outstanding Rifle - Kara McKinney
Outstanding Flag - Olivia Peavler
Outstanding First Year Guard Member - Kimberly Sharp
Outstanding Guard Member – Garrett Statzer
Director’s Award - Tomiwa Awobayiku, Devonte Holloway, Joe Stovall, Cielo Lucio
Outstanding First Year Band Member - Jaden Sheppherd, Tayler Bennett, Benito Hernandez, Amberly Epler
Spirit of Achievement Award - Jevon Robinson
Arrive Early/Stay Late Award – Matt Pena, Ricky Button
Mr. Choreography - Tyler Blythe, Eric Ehizokhale
Miss Choreography - Kelsey Mendenhall, Makayla Jordan
Mr. Feet – Eric Flick
Miss Feet – Destiny Allen
Drum Major Award – Gigi Cabello, *Meranda McKinney, Nicole Moore, *Hannah Ishikawa
  * = Received Senior Drum Major Awards
Miss Marching Giant – Anna Daily

Congratulations to all recipients for a job well done! Thanks to all for a great marching season.

Upcoming events:
December 10, 6 to 9, JV Winter Guard
December 11, 1 to 9 pm, Varsity Winter Guard
December 13, 6 to 9 pm, Varsity Winter Guard
December 14, 6 to 9, JV Winter Guard and Winter Percussion
December 14, 6 to 8:30, Varsity Winter Guard

Performance:
December 11, 12 pm call time, Pep Band