| Early Sat. morning waiting to get into the school. |
| The multi-talented Derek Conner. |
| Hanging out till time to go. |
| Mr. Tim getting the equipment truck seat secured. |
| Load 'em up and move 'em out! |
| Hmmm...Wonder who this could be with her phone? |
| Walking on air... |
| And the unloading begins. |
| On to finding somewhere to practice---the Bass drums took a cornernext to a stop sign. |
| Mr. Albert adjusting the snares. |
| Front Ensemble warm up |
| Mr. Albert showing them how it's done. |
| Chase working with the quads in their little neck of the woods. |
| Can we say ewww!!! sweaty BEN? |
| Cymbal line claimed this piece of land to practice on. |
| Snares moved out of the woods and onto the lot. |
| Front ensemble chillin' before showtime. |
| Mr. Kruspe doing some pre -competition run throughs with the front ensemble. |
| The lovely ladies who help in the Pit Crew. |
| Waiting for the awards ceremony to start. |
| Announcing each school that participated in the Hoover Winter Odyssey. Sparkman's turn to come out!Notice what Matt is carrying - Derek's good luck charm - Mr. Tiki. |
| Come On Mr. Tiki! Pull us through! |
| The line up of schools waiting for the awards announcements. |
| And in first place in Scholastic Class A Percussion with a score of 78.15: SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!!!! |
| The goods and the good luck charm... |
| The thrill of victory... |
| This is what 78.15 in Scholastic Class A at Hoover will get you! |
| Arriving back at the school... |
| Injured Reserve List for the day: Rick and Colleen (photo of Colleen will come soon). |
| ...Joyce and her best friend. |
| The good luck charm for the day - Mr. Tiki. |
| The Mr. T's! Two of the best loaders/unloaders around! |