The SEMO Marching Band must have had a great practice today. Look at that rainbow!
Visiting WIU
In between college visit fun,…
…Andy and John took part in some traditions like taking pictures with Rocky…
…and eating a pony at Jackson Street Pub.
If only they had enough time to swing by the marching band practice field for a little “Georgia on My Mind.” John enjoyed the visit, but WIU would not be at the top of his list because they do not have a dedicated veterinary technology program. However, he did not completely rule it out. I am good with that!
College Visit
Andy and John are at Western Illinois University for a college visit tomorrow. They stayed at the University Union hotel tonight, visited the WIU Sigma Chi house, and ate at Chick’s on the Square. Andy is having a lot of fun showing John our old stomping grounds.
Kansas City Championships
I dropped John off at Broadway Diner at 7:00 am for his first section breakfast of the year.
Then, it was off to Blue Springs South High School for the Kansas City Championships and the first marching band competition of the year.
It was a great first competition. The band has improved the show so much in just one, short week!
They finished first place in Class 3A for the morning session, and they finished third overall in the final competition. Also, they were one of only three bands that performed their full show.
Congratulations to the Hickman Marching Band, but especially to our Senior. We are so proud!
Show Props
When I got to rehearsal tonight to drop off John’s water jug, I saw the new backdrops for the Hickman marching band show. They look great, so I had to get a picture of one of them with John! I cannot wait to see them on the field tomorrow at the first competition of the year.
Then, John handed me a pile of clothes before I left, which I threw in the front seat of the car. When I got home, I realized the clothes are the new show shirts and shorts. The design is really neat.
Let competition season begin!
China Cabinet
The silver pieces from my grandparents now have a home in our China cabinet. Once I started cleaning it out, I could not stop though. Everything, including all the pieces in the bottom, were washed. I also rearranged and displayed more of our China. I am glad to have this done.
