I Need More Cowbell!!!

I need more cowbell!!! You may recognize that phrase from the Saturday Night Live skit starring Christopher Walken, Will Farrell and the Blue Oyster Cult. Well, I need more cowbell. I was intrigued last year when our pep band played at the football games under the direction of Mr. Dave Swinney, and band member, Chip Senkbeil, played the cowbell. I even took a picture of Chip playing the cowbell and his loving the moment. It made me realize that we sometimes forget that the band is an integral part of the mood and spirit of pep rallies, football games and various assemblies. I am always amazed at the sound quality that comes from our band. Our band is small in numbers, but they out perform all other bands of their size and larger.

As a band member myself in high school, I understand the blood, sweat, and hard work that goes into a synchronized performance. You may not know that one hundred percent of our band members returned this year and were joined by more than half of the seventh grade class to continue their crescendo of success.

I am very pleased that they have received outside recognition from Channel 24 as the “Band of the Week” for the week of September 4.

So, Elizabeth Smith, remember, I NEED MORE COWBELL!!!


Jan Hurd
President

Thank You, Parents

Hey, parents: nineteen days down and only 166 days to go. Now you may be thinking that I am counting down the days until school is out. Quite the contrary. For 185 days your children are my children. I love them, correct them when they make mistakes, laugh with them (and sometimes at them), watch them learn, and measure their growth (both physically and academically). What better job could anyone hope to have. I spend my days with children who, I’m convinced, will be the most incredible leaders of tomorrow. Thank you, parents!


Jan Hurd
President