Winter Percussion 2010: POP

Jessica and Kevin both participated in Winter Percussion again this year. They practiced Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 4-9pm and on Saturdays practiced some more or went to competitions. It kept them so busy that we hardly ever saw them- or ate together. But it has been such a great experience for them., and they loved it!

This year their show title was POP, themed around "pop culture". For their uniforms they headed to the Goodwill to find 80's clothes. They had a lot of fun dressing up.


Jessica played mallets in the Pit, and Kevin played bass drum #4.


It was a tough season - they competed in the Percussion Scholastic Open Division, but their hard work paid off- they won 1st place at the NWAPA Championship finals on April 3rd. It was a wonderful way for Kevin to finish off his Sr. year season. Great job kids- we are so very proud of you!!!!


Here they are set at the beginning of the show:



A good shot of the bass line. Looking good. . .Doing a little bit of Thriller. . .Jessica at work in the Pit.The Finish! During the Closing Ceremonies they acknowledged the seniors.

Here they present Westview High School with 1st place!A extremely happy group of kids!The bass line and their metals.The Girls of the group- (so much better than Jessica's Freshman year when there was only two of them.)Brother and Sister (Did we really look like that in the 80's?)Here is a look at Kevin's Eagle Project- doesn't it look great holding all that drum equipment?!

The end of another great Winter Percussion Season.

The Eagle Has Landed! (almost)

What a feeling of elation I felt on October 11th. Kevin had gotten everything completed and signed for his Eagle Project and for remaining merit badges that he needed.

5 days before his 18th birthday!

HURRAH!

He recieved his last few needed merit badges at a court of honor the following Wednesday.


It had been a little bit stressful. A big THANK YOU to cousin Ben W. for sitting down with Kevin in June and helping him evaluate where he was on his Eagle trail, motivating him, helping him to make lists, and helping him to decide on a project. He was in the right place at the right time.

As Kevin was filling out his final paperwork he made this comment: " Wow, my friend did his project in two Saturdays. It took me 4 Months!" That is true, but I feel that Kevin's project is one that he enjoyed and will remember for many years to come. He raised money and built a percussion rack for the Westview High School Marching Band. Marching Band is something that Kevin loves.

Here are some of the things he did:

On July 4th he and some of his band freinds marched in our nieghborhood parade to raise awareness of the project.

On August 13th he held a Bake Sale at Bethany Village Shopping Center and raised over $300. He had so much support from his band buddies, church friends, parents, and church members. A big thank you to all those that donated baked goods, and helped to set up, sell, and take down!

He bought the steel. And with the experise and time of a band dad, and help from many others, they cut and welded it together on two different work days. They painted it, and even had enought money left over to buy 6 clamps.

He spent his last few dollars on a name plate.

Here is a picture of the rack in use.It was great to see it on the field at the homecoming football game half time show on Friday! Can't wait to see it at the competition on October 31st at the Hillsorro Stadium!

We now have 3 months fo get his board of review, and hold his Eagle Court of Honor.

Good Work Kevin!