Eighth Grade

I would have to say that I did not expect all these happenings to be happening my 8th grade year. Some of you may know I am in the Rolla High School Band a year early, meaning I am known as The Super Freshman; I got to be a part of the Marching Band's movement 'Mirage' which was a lot of fun. I enjoy my veteran mellophone... reason for it's name is well, it has some battle scars on it... Sadly marching season ended and then started up symphonic and concert band, I could have also gone back to my little eighth graders and played with them, but I decided not to, which I believe was a good choice. I am now 1st chair symphonic band as an 8th grader, I beat 3 seniors, 2 sophomores, and a freshman who have all played more than I have because I have only played for more than little over a year. This also lead up to being asked to be in the college Orchestra. And soon I'll be starting up in the city band. Who would have thought when Mr. John Slowensky (My favorite and best band director EVER) told me I couldn't try out for percussion and go for French horn instead could have gotten me to where I am now? I didn't exactly know what the French horn was back as a little 6th grader either, but if I decided against Mr. Slow and went for percussion, I don't think I'd be were I am today. And for that I am very much thankful, so thank you Mr. Slow, one of these days I'll get to draw that smiley face on your bald spot you promised me in 7th grade!