Blackhawk Brigade.com Spotlights:
The Class of 2008

Trisha - Amber - Marina - Jessica - Morgan - Jackie - Darcy - Kayla - Felicia

Trisha Allen (Fun Pose)

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:

Amber Alspaugh (Fun Pose)

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.

Marina Courtright (Fun Pose)

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.

Jessica Nicole Crall (Fun Pose)

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!

Morgan Elizabeth Deel (Fun Pose)

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!

Jacqueline Sue Morrison (Fun Pose)

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.

Darcy Olsen (Fun Pose)

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.

Kayla Purkhiser (Fun Pose)

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.

Felicia Torres (Fun Pose)

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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