Senior Bios
2000-2001 Senior Class Marching Buccaneers
| Section | Favorite Show | Most Respected Opponent | Fav.
Field |
Most Memorable Marching band experience | Comments
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| Carey C. | Clarinets | La Fiesta | Webster | Oswego | My sr. year. It felt so good to not be
the first name called at competitions!
Also adventures of the bus DESDEMONA |
In the words of Mr. Pelc "Go BUCS" |
| Brandon C. | Percussion | Yesterday, I've always loved the Beatles music and we all seemed to come together as a family to help each other with the passing of Liz Dixon. | Liverpool Drum line | Joe Wilbur Field-
Home Sweet Home |
Arizona! and Finally getting respect and 2nd place at the Dome. | I'll always remember doing a drum roll at West Genny. The friendships you make in marching band are the best memories! |
| Emilie L. | French Horn/Melli | Othello- the music was superb and the guard was fantastic | Webster | The Dome | When Sam Nick and Mike were in Washington and we found the "Dead" guy in the park | Marching band taught me how to set a goal and try to achieve it. |
| Megan M. | Flute | Gloriosa - This program really made me feel ...there was just something special about it. | Webster | Jordan Elbridge | Arizona Trip, Fiesta Bowl- being there with my closest friends was one of the best times of my life. | Marching Band gave me a great foundation to begin high school, make new friends and be part of something I can be proud of. I'll never forget that. |
| Katie P. | Trumpet | La Fiesta Mexicana - It was a lot of fun to play | West Genny | Home Field | All of the bus rides, trips, competitions and friends I've made | |
| Brian P. | Bari Sax | La Fiesta, freshman year, I got to meet new people and make new friends and FREE FORMS! | Webster | The Dome | Making finals in Tennessee my freshman year. My entire senior year. Mile and I dropping our pants on video in front of the entire Desdemona III bus. | Make a computer program that designs the whole show instantly |
| Samantha R. | Color guard | Yesterday, because the chairs were awesome | Liverpool | Turill | When Nick Fernandez was "kidnapped" by the bus driver ...or locked in the bathroom | I will miss competitions ...IT WAS A GAS! |
CAREY C. clarinet - 4 year member
Favorite concert/music - Into the Raging River
Most memorable experience - When Mr. Joe said without knowing
1..2..3..4...play!
Future Plans - Oswego State, Southampton College to study Marine science
Comments - Mr P. and Mr. Joe made the whole experience fun and worthwhile
BRANDON C. percussion - 4 year member
Favorite concert/music - Into the Raging River
Most memorable experience - Adding a song to our concert right
before the concert
Future Plans - working in tv production
Comments It was an honor to give tribute to the Seniors the last two
years producing the senior video.
EMILIE L. mellophone - 4 year member
Favorite concert/music - Festival of Winds 2000
Most memorable experience - When the 3 horns played a trio during the
seniors concert.
Future Plans - Attending Plattsburgh State in the Fall
Comments Band has taught me self discipline and to strive to be better.
MEGAN M. flute/piccolo - 4 year member
Favorite concert/music - Watchman, Tell Us of the Night
Most memorable experience - Having the chance to be recognized as a
soloist
Future Plans - Attending St. Lawrence University
Comments Band provided me with a sense of accomplishment like no other.
Being a part of a music program such as ours was a wonderful experience.
KATIE P. Trumpet 5 year member
Favorite concert/music - Othello at West Genesee High School
Most memorable experience - When Ryan Carr tripped and fell flat on
his face during wind ensemble
Future Plans - Attending Nazareth College for Elementary Education
BRIAN P. Bari Saxophone - 4 year member
Favorite concert/music - Honey Boyz on Parade
Most memorable experience - Going to West Genny to play a concert. The
top of Miles and my stand coming off while trying to adjust it forcefully
resulting in lots of music soaring across the room.
Future Plans - Oswego State - Computer Science major
Comments BAND IS COOL!! * give thumbs up and a wink*
SAMANTHA R.- Color guard - 3 year member
Most memorable experience - When Nick Fernandez was "kidnapped" by the
bus driver ....or locked in the bathroom.
Future Plans - Plattsburgh State