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Instrument: Drum Major
Years in band: 6
Favorite band camp memory:
Two of my personal favorites were when Shawn got violated
by the dog and when Greg fell asleep on the toilet. but
the dances that Mr. Aylsworth and Jermaine do to the shows
are pretty funny also.
Most inspirational staff member and
person:
Well I'm sure it's pretty much the same for everyone. John
is the one staff member that inspires me the most.
Why:
No matter how bad or depressing things get for me
sometimes I always remember that John has been through so
much more. I just remember until I have been through that
I have no room to complain about my life at all. John has
had a very rewarding life. He never gave up on himself even
when other people did.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
I will always remember all my friends I have had
through my six years in band. I will always remember how
much pride I had in leading a band so great.
Personal Comment:
I just want to thank everyone that never gave up
on me and when I didn't really believe in myself. Sometimes
it gets rough and I feel like I let people down but there
are staff and members of the band that have kept me going
and kept me believing that I have done the absolute best
that I could.
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A.J.
Apple Instrument:
Alto Saxophone
Years in Band: 5
Favorite band camp memory:
Mr. Aylsworth's judge's tapes, Greg falling asleep
on the toilet, people running into the pole (on the old
practice field), Jermaine and Beavis singing the Backstreet
Boys, Balee hitting herself in the face with the drumstick,
Jermaine's cartwheels, Goron's graceful fall, Nick Snider's
first time marching tenors, hearing the story of Jermaine
mooning the cop along with Beavis' impression of Curly,
Shawn and the dog, Tyler being nervous over his one-note,
eight-count solo, Hallie falling down, Seth being Seth,
marking time for B during awards, Mr. Aylsworth doing the
Jazz run, Cherish getting on to Seth, Cody tripping over
the bass drum, Shane counting over the whole band by himself,
Dr. Haworth marching my spot in drill and basics, pixie
sticks with Balee and Seth, and when Mr. Aylsworth said
something like "Okay, now we're going to see what Hallie's
solo sounds like with all three firsts."
Most inspirational staff member and
person:
John Aylsworth is one of the most inspirational people
in my life. He is always positive and comes to band unless
sick (sometimes he shows up more than some of the members!).
Above all of that, he has Muscular Dystrophy and wasn't
expected to live past the age of 16 (he is now 60); which
is enough to be inspirational by itself.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
One thing I will always remember about band is the
skills that I have learned that are needed to be successful
in life.
Personal Comment:
It is better to be an over-achiever than achieve nothing
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Hallie
Conrad Instrument:
Trumpet
Years in band: 5
Favorite band camp memory:
All the times I have fallen down, Balee hitting herself
in the head with the drumstick, Shawn and his doggy friend,
B Hagen saying mark time mark instead of band ten hut at
districts in 2004, Aidan telling Seth that Seth is a girl,
and Kapp singing the sax solo.
Most inspirational Staff member and
person:
I choose John Aylsworth for both. Of all the people
I have met over my five years in band nobody has touched
me like John has. He never gives up. A man who was supposed
to die at 16...and there he is, out there everyday just
like us working hard to make us live up to our potential.
I admire his strength and his stamina. Whenever I feel like
I just can't go on, all I have to do is look at John and
I stand a little taller and work a little harder than I
was before. He has been my inspiration and my mentor. I
hope I can grow to be as great a person as him.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
I will always remember the life skills I have learned. Self
discipline, tolerance, work ethic, good sportsmanship (or
bandsmanship hehe), leadership, and doing what I have to
do even if I don't want to.
Personal Comment:
I am so proud, more than I can say, to be a part of the
Springs Valley Blackhawk Brigade. The band and all the people
in it have been like family to me since day one of my rookie
year back in 2002. I never would have thought that a group
of people who are so different could ever become so close.
We have accomplished so much in the past 5-6 years. It's
amazing. My charge to the underclassmen: Keep the tradition
alive, keep working hard, and never give up.
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Whitney
Dedrick Instrument:
Marimba
Years in band: 4
Favorite band camp memory:
Jermaine and Beavis singing Backstreet Boys and Brandon
and Jermaine's rendition of "A Whole New World."
Also the drumline and I bonding in the auditorium this year.
Most inspirational Staff member and
person:
Mr. Aylsworth because he is always there to encouraged
us and he has a great motivation speeches. Also my mom because
she is always there for me to help me through anything.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
All of the good ties that I've had with everyone and all
the life lessons I've learned.
Personal Comment:
To all the younger members, enjoy your time in band. It
will go by fast. Band is not only about playing and marching,
it teaches you many lessons you will use your entire life
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Nicholas
Merritt Instrument:
Drumline
Years in band: 6
Favorite band camp memory:
Shawn Hughes and his little friend
Most inspirational Staff member and
person:
Mr. Aylsworth, Beavis, Brandon, and Shane. Beavis
because I grew up with Beavis and I saw what he did with
band and that inspired me to be in band.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
Having fun with everyone. |
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Lynley
Bennett Instrument:
Clarinet
Years in band: 5
Favorite band camp memory:
All the trips to the beach, mine and Krystal's Mountain
Dew, Darcy's port-a-potty story, Anyel's circle in 04-05,
when I tried to play my clarinet upside down, and Shawn's
dog.
Most inspirational Staff member and
person:
Mr. Aylsworth because he refuses to give up on anyone
and he really believes in us. Also my mom because she has
supported me through all my band experiences and winterguard
with Laura. I have followed my mother's footsteps and enjoyed
every second.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
All of the support.
Personal Comment:
Thanks to everyone who followed and supported us. Thanks
to the staff and a things to the Aylsworth's for shaping
the last five years of my life with music. |
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Troy
Phillips Instrument:
Marimba
Years in band: 4
Favorite band camp memory:
When Jermaine sings and dances with another staff
member. Pick a year and he has done it.
Most inspirational Staff member and
person:
John Aylsworth. Even though he does not have to be
here, I don't think he has missed a day of practice. Also
Nathaniel Hayes because he was a senior when I joined band.
I always wanted to be as good at my instrument as he was
on his.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
That great feeling when you band takes home every trophy
from a contest
Personal Comment:
NEVER CROSS DEE. |
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Caleb
Strange Instrument:
Alto Sax
Years in band: 5
Favorite band camp memory:
Shawn Hughes' encounter with Humphrey the Dog.
Most inspirational Staff member and
person:
The most important staff member is John. He has been
a great friend, and he is nice to talk to. He has in one
way or another made us all better at what we do. Every time
I see him at practice, I push myself harder knowing the
things that he has overcome. He is truly an inspiration.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
I will always remember the good times and great accomplishments.
Personal Comment:
I have been in marching band for five years and have enjoyed
every second of it. It has truly been a great experience.
PS: I will miss you all. |
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Cassandra
Brothers Instrument:
Baritone
Years in band: 6
Favorite band camp memory:
Shawn and the dog.
Most inspirational Staff member and
person:
John Aylsworth because he has always
pushed me to be better and have a passion about what I'm
doing, no matter what it is.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
I will always remember how hard the staff pushed us becase
they wanted us to be the best we could no matter what.
Personal Comment:
If band has taught me anything over the past six years,
it would be discipline. Discipline is everything.
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Seth
Stout
Instrument: Saxophone
Years in band: 5
Favorite band camp memory:
Goron losing his pants, Balee clocking
herself in the face with a drum stick, Coolhand's unforgettable
impressions. Oh yeah, Shawn and the dog!
Most inspirational Staff member and
person:
John Aylsworth and Balee. John has
overcome the impossible. John will always be an inspiration
and a really good reason to pull yourself out of bed in
the morning when you think, "I don't want to get up."
Balee because she has pushed me harder
than anyone I know. She has made me believe that there are
better things out there than a mediocre life working in
a dead end job. Balee makes me want to try harder than anyone
else.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
The self-discipline and all of the good friends and musicians
I've met. AJ, Kapp, Hallie, Tyler, Whitney, and Troy. I
love you all dearly. Oh and all the water breaks on Balee's
podium.
Personal Comment:
I love you AJ, Balee, Hals, Whit,
Troy, Lynley, Nickolicious. It's not over until I start
singing, because when I start singing, no one will have
the hearing capacity to use their musical abilities again.
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Jessica
Ledgerwood
Instrument: French Horn /
Mellophone
Years in band: 3 (2 at ORL,
1 at SV)
Favorite band camp memory:
When Jermaine did flips on the gym
floor.
Most inspirational Staff member and
person:
John. In sixth grade he helped me
with my French Horn. This year, I am playing even better
thanks to his breathing exercises. My sister Tammy has helped
me so much and continues to do so today.
One thing you will always remember
about band:
The feeling after band camp. The sense of accomplishment
and pride that another season has began.
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