Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Midterms already??

     It is amazing that we are already in week 3+ in the 2018-19 school year.  It has been a very smooth start to the year here at Southern Wells!  Our teachers and new administration have set a positive tone to focus on growth and learning here in Wells County.  Our music department is excited to get another year underway.  We are also excited to see what the 2018 Bluffton Street Fair has in store for us.  The band will appear in two of the parades during fair week.  And, our music boosters will again host their fair booth featuring their amazing taco salads, sloppy joes, and made from scratch chicken noodle soup.
     We have approval for many events during the year including our Annual Community Christmas Sing, a Fall Concert, and the annual Show Choir Event - Raider Classic!  A Bingo event and All You Can Eat Dan's Fish/Chicken are also on in 2019.  The band is bigger and better.  The choir has an enthusiastic group of Freshmen!  All in all, I expect a great year.  Cheer us on in the Street Fair parades and come to hear us perform on our Fall Concert, November 19, 2018.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Another Pep Band Season in the Books!

     At tonight's boys basketball game in the Raider dome the Raider Force Pep Band will wrap up another season of rowdiness!  Mr. Haigh has received many compliments from parents and other patrons showing appreciation for the many games where the band has performed.  As your director, I am proud of your performances at most games.  It is a lot to ask of a few of you to place a higher priority to this endeavor due to your role in the group.  So a shout out to Jay Garrett for the dedication of your time and talents on the Drums!  Also, a shout out to Colin Sackett, (nicknamed the assistant director) for your talent on the Bass guitar!  A strong rhythm section as both of you know is the foundation to a great sound.  So, THANK YOU.  We are at our best when you show up and play well. 
     Several members committed to playing at every scheduled event whenever possible.  So a shout out to Danika Harris, Joseph McElhaney, Mark Geisel, Matt Geisel, and Vaughn Drennen!  That is not easy to do as we play at 14+ games each year.  Also, I would like to say thanks to Donita Harris for being our equipment manager.  So, to everyone we say, see you next year in the Raider Dome!

HS Choir at Street Fair 2017

HS Choir at Street Fair 2017