Happy Birthday to Me

The boys had a color coordinated present event this year.

Even the witch garden 'flag' was green and purple.

 

There was a beautiful bracelet from Steve.

And a purple Orange shirt from CJ.

Yep, a purple orange shirt!

Thanks for a great day.

So Thankful

The OOHS Marching Band is amazing.

The music is fun.

The marching is awesome.

The dance breaks are 'laugh out loud' entertaining.

The kids are super.

You can hear their love of Mr. Zirille in the music.

They sound like they are having fun.

That is why they are The Pride of Orange, The Marching Pioneers.

OU Band Day

The band was back at school at 9:00 Saturday morning, just 10 hours after performing in the football game on Friday night. After a quick walk thru they loaded equipment on the Big Orange Truck and themselves onto the buses and left town. They were on their way to Ohio University to perform with OU's Marching 110. After practicing with OU and the 20 other high schools participating in Band Day, it was time for some rest and relaxation. The band parents provided a yummy lunch and the kids provided their own entertainment.


 

A banana shoot out with Carolyn.
 

Fun with Diane and crew.

One of the directors thought a nap was a good idea. The tubas thought otherwise. Several parents agreed with the tubas and gathered for pictures. Fortunately the assistant director is a good sport.
 

This section of the stands was filled by the high school marching bands. Somewhere in the swath of orange on the bottom right is CJ.
 

CJ returned home just after 2am and went straight to bed. He surfaced around 11:30, got back into his uniform and headed out the door for one more performance this weekend. They are marching in the All Horse Parade in Delaware. A busy band weekend for all involved! They should all sleep well tonight - that is if they get their homework done first.
Thanks Mr. Zirille (and crew) for all you do!

This is a joint practice with the Johnstown High School Band. Mr Z. used to be their director. Mrs. Z. directs their middle school band.

Football Friday Night - week 2

 

They just keep getting better!!!