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! |