ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!




Monday, February 28, 2011

Photos from Hoover Winter Odyssey

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!