Blackhawk Brigade.com Spotlights:
The Class of 2008
Trisha - Amber
- Marina - Jessica
- Morgan - Jackie
- Darcy - Kayla
- Felicia

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Instrument: Baritone
Years in band:
Future Plans:
Favorite Band Moment:
Most Inspirational Staff Member:
Funniest Band Moment:
The one thing you learned through
band that you will never forget:
Personal Comment:
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Instrument: Pit
Years in band: 6
Future Plans: Go to college.
Favorite Band Moment: Marching
in the dome.
Most Inspirational Staff Member:
Jermaine.
Funniest Band Moment: Jermaine
putting drum sticks up his nose and chris losing his pants
at practice.
The one thing you learned through
band that you will never forget: Hard Work.
Personal Comment: Hope you
have a great season next year and I will miss everyone.
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Instrument: Drumline / Trumpet
Years in band: 7 (5 marching)
Future Plans: Attend Franklin
College and major in Athletic Training, get married and
have beautiful children.
Favorite Band Moment: 2006
State Finalist, Regional Champs, Standing on the RCA Dome
floor while thousands of eyes were upon the Brigade when
we received fourth.
Most Inspirational Staff Member:
John Aylsworth for his inspiration and dedication
Funniest Band Moment: Chris'
pants falling down on my last Tuesday practice, Nick running
into a parked car, bonding with the rest of the drumline
and pit in the auditorium, and Mr. Aylsworth falling down
in the mud at the football game.
The one thing you learned through
band that you will never forget: Only those who dare
to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.
Personal Comment: It's been
a great experience watching the band grow over the last
seven years. Keep the tradition alive. I'll miss being apart
of something great. Good Luck.
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Instrument: Guard / Clarinet
Years in band: 5
Future Plans: Going to Vincennes
University then the University of Evansville to pursue my
dream of becoming a Choir Teacher, get married and have
a great life.
Favorite Band Moment: Going
to state in 2006 and doing awards for Regionals in 2007.
Most Inspirational Staff Member:
I would have to say all the staff. Without all of
them, the band wouldn't be as great. Thanks Staff!! The
two that stick out the most to me are Jermaine Williams
and Brandon Hagen. The both of them have been very helpful
with leadership.
Funniest Band Moment: The
Kung Fu Fight, Cody falling over the bass drum, and Amanda
S. getting stuck under the seat on the bus.
The one thing you learned through
band that you will never forget: Dedication and hard
work gets you far but being polite and having good sportsmanship
takes your further.
Personal Comment: I want to
thank everyone for their help and dedication for this band.
I want to thank Laura and Mr. Aylsworth for being understanding
throughout all of the years I've been in band. I would like
to thanks the bus drivers for being the best drivers in
the world. Thank You Tons!
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Instrument: Guard / Flute
Years in band: 6
Future Plans: Go to college
for culinary arts and specialize in pastry arts.
Favorite Band Moment: Going
to state and standing at Regionals this year waiting to
find out if we go again.
Most Inspirational Staff Member:
Laura Aylsworth. She has always been there and has
taught me everything I know. Thanks Laura!
Funniest Band Moment: First
learning the lifts and my group dropping me and when Jessica
fell over the swing flags.
The one thing you learned through
band that you will never forget: To be on time, do
your best, and do not run on wet grass. You'll probably
fall!
Personal Comment: Good luck
to all guard members next year. You guys are going to do
great!
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Instrument: Baritone
Years in band: 6
Future Plans: Going to business
school and culinary arts school and opening up my own bakery.
Favorite Band Moment: Regionals
in 2006.
Most Inspirational Staff Member:
Jermaine Williams and John Aylsworth
Funniest Band Moment: Cody
tripping over the bass drum, Darcy falling in water, and
Caleb's pants falling down.
The one thing you learned through
band that you will never forget: Leadership, Self-Discipline,
patience.
Personal Comment: Stick to
it and you will achieve something.
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Instrument: Clarinet
Years in band: 5
Future Plans: Go to Vincennes
University for two years and major in music education then
transfer to Indiana State University to finish my degree.
Favorite Band Moment: Going
to state back to back and Regional awards in 2007.
Most Inspirational Staff Member:
Jermaine Williams because through all my years in
band, when I need motivation, I knew I could always count
on him.
Funniest Band Moment: Panty
hose on the band bus, Jermaine doing cart wheels in the
gym, and all the conversations at the table during cookie
break.
The one thing you learned through
band that you will never forget: Practice doesn't
make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect.
Personal Comment: I want to
tell the underclassman to put their best into everything
they do. Never ever, ever take anything for granted.
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Instrument: Guard / Clarinet
Years in band: 5
Future Plans: Go to college
to study biology or behavioral science.
Favorite Band Moment: Getting
to go to state again so we can work on the show for another
week.
Most Inspirational Staff Member:
John Aylsworth because he never gives up.
Funniest Band Moment: There
are too many funny moments.
The one thing you learned through
band that you will never forget: To push myself to
limits I didn't know I had in me.
Personal Comment: Enjoy the
remaining years in band and never take anyone or anything
for granted.
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Instrument: Guard
Years in band: 4
Future Plans: Attend Vincennes
University for degrees in culinary arts and photography,
get married and live life to the fullest.
Favorite Band Moment: Hearing
our names announced two years in a row to attend the ISSMA
State Finals.
Most Inspirational Staff Member:
Luke and Laura Aylsworth. They have been doing this
for a long time and at times it can be really horrible,
but they push you for a reason. Once you have the experience,
it is great to know so many people care about this program.
If they didn't think we could get this far, then they would
have quit a long time ago.
Funniest Band Moment: Morgan
and Jessica always hitting themselves with the rifles, Kerryn's
pants falling down during a performance and the Kung Fu
Fight between Jermaine and Mr. Aylsworth.
The one thing you learned through
band that you will never forget: If you want something,
you can't just sit back and hope it happens. You have to
make it happen yourself with the help of others who want
the same thing.
Personal Comment: This year
has been great. I leave behind all my fellow band members,
but mostly I leave behind my fellow guard members. You guys
have been great. This year has been most definitely memorable.
Thank you all for a great year and I wish you all the best
next year.
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