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"Marching band "I really
"Orchestra has let
me meet a large finally forced me to enjoyed flags
diversity of people." learn my right from because of the
Junior Melanie Gilbert my left." competion and
Freshman Kattherine togetherness of the
Dooley team."
Junior Wendy
Booth

op Ratings

Major Incentive

-Ashley Pixton

The band, flags, and orchestra contests that the band did. The flags
practiced throughout the year and were received all "one" ratings. The squad also
rewarded for their work by many awards competed in competitions just for flags.
from competitions. They performed at Winter Guard and re-
The band competed in the Apple ceived a "two". The flags were given a
Jack Parade in Nebraska City and re- "two" rating at Seward, Papillion, and
ceived first place. They also performed in Ralston.
the River City Roundup, where they won The orchestra practiced all year
second place. At the Omaha Marching for District Competition. Practice started at
Band Invitational, the band received a - the beginning of first hour every day. For
"superior" rating and third place sweep- the students who were performing solos or
stakes. The last competition for the band in small groups, there was practicing be-
was the Nebraska State Bands Associa- fore and after school too. Orchestra also
tion State Marching Band Contest. The participated in All-State. Before Districts,
band came out with another "superior" they were able to send seven members of
rating. "The State Marching Band Contest orchestra to All-State. "All-State was great
was the most fun because there were a lot because we were able to play with great
more competition there than at the other musicians, improve ourselves musically,
contests," said Junior Tom Freeman. and meet lots of new people," said Sopho-
The flags participated in all of the more Amy Chiou.
Junior Creighton Omer plays his cello at a concert on
Feb 26. Orchestra practices were held during first
hour in the auditorium. (Allison Becker)

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