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Rain did not stop the music yesterday as The Boyce Flener Marching Invitational was moved inside to the gym at Butler County High School.  Twenty-four seniors were honored.  Congratulations to the Class of 2017!!!!!
The band competed at Ohio County on Saturday night and won the following: best color guard, best percussion, and first place in their class.

 Name: Hannah McClelland
Parents: Kurt and Tammy McClelland
Years in band: 8
Instruments played or positions held: Trumpet
Honors/Awards in Band: Section leader, Most outstanding junior, WKU Honors Band
Favorite Band Memory: Singing on the band bus or trumpet stretches with my favorite people
 Plans: Go to college, major in chemistry or social work and potentially become a guidance counselor
Words of advice for the underclassmen: Enjoy every moment and always remember to play each note to the full length
 

Name: Haley Hope
Parents: Brian and Angela Hope
Years in band:  8
 Instruments played, or positions held: Flute/Piccolo, field commander
 Honors/Awards in Band: none
 Favorite Band Memory: Every awards ceremony with Hayden, Forest, and Kendra.
 Plans: Attend WKU and go into the Nursing Program
 Words of advice for the underclassmen: There’s a 100% chance that Mr. Ausbrooks is going to fall sometime this year so be there to catch him.

Name: Ashley Mudd
Parents: Ronald and Phyllis Mudd
Years in band: 8
 Instruments played or positions held: Colorguard, clarinet
 Honors/Awards in Band: Always somewhere I am not supposed to be, and countless dum-dum awards for color guard
Favorite Band Memory:  Is just performing in general. The adrenaline you get is unreal.
Plans: Go the Murray State University and become a nurse practitioner and work in the NICU.
Words of advice for the underclassmen:  Stay in the band. It is all worth it in the end. It is a lot of hard work and dedication but, you will form bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. Your band family will always be your best friends. When you hear your cadence, you will know your home.

Name: Tristan Coots
Parents: Misty Neighbors, and Nathan Coots
Years in Band: 7
Instruments played or positions help: Baritone/Euphonium, Trumpet
Honors/Awards: Section representative
Favorite band memory: Chess: The Art of Strategy. Enough said.
Plans: Medical of Music
Words of Advice for underclassman: When you think of the band, think Family. They will always be there for you, no matter what.

Name: Tyler Flener
Parents: James and Bonita Flener
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played or positions help: tuba, tenor drums, clarinet in 5th grade
Honors/Awards: none
Favorite Band Memory: When we got 6th place at state freshman year, which is also, the highest we have ever gotten.
Plans: Physical Therapist or music
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t be dumb

Name: Mikayla Iler
Parents: Mike and Melissa Iler
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played or Positions Held: Clarinet
Honors/Awards: Distinguished rating at state solo and ensemble
Favorite Band Memory: The feeling of competing with my band family
Plans: Attend WKU and major in Family Consumer Sciences education.
Advice to underclassmen: Work hard and never give up. It goes by way too fast.

Name: Madison Hunt
Parents: Aaron and Sandy Hunt
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played Positions Held: Clarinet, color guard
Honors/Awards: Distinguished rating at state solo and ensemble
Favorite Band Memory: Every time I step onto the field to perform another show.
Plans: Attend University of Louisville.
Advice to underclassmen: Just have fun

Name: Olivia Elms
Parents: Katina Elms, Chad Phelps
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played or Positions Held: Alto Saxophone
Honors/Awards: Distinguished rating on state level at solo and ensemble, most improved marching player junior year
Instruments played or Positions Hels: Saxophone dance breaks
Plans: To attend WKU to pursue Veterinary Medicine
Advice to underclassmen: Play your heart out

Name: Grant Michael Newland
Parents: Mike and Donna Newland
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played or Positions Held: Trombone
Honors/Awards: Most Improved marcher freshman year
Favorite Band Memory: Staying up all night in Louisville freshman year
Plans: Get a degree in foreign language and get into the film industry
Advice to underclassmen: “get busy living, or get busy dying” – the Shawshank Redemption

Name: Shalyn Coleman
Parent: Shawnda Coleman
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played or Positions Held: saxophone
Honors/Awards: Distinguished rating at state solo and ensemble, most improved marcher sophomore year, most improved concert player junior year,
Favorite Band Memory: Saxophone sectionals
Plans: To attend WKU and major in biology
Advice to underclassmen: Just be proud to be in BCHS band

Name: Hannah Phelps
Parents: Melinda Pendley and Ralph Phelps
Years in Band: 8
Instrument played or positions held: Trombone, Clarinet, tenor saxophone
Honors/Awards: None
Favorite Band Memory: Singing ALL the words to Colt 45 on the bus and not knowing Mr. Evans was right in front of me.
Plans: To go to WKU and major in Elementary education and minor in special education.
Advice to underclassmen: Never settle for anything less than you should.

Name: Samantha Coleman
Parents: Tammy Dockery, Bryce Coleman, and
Trinna Coleman
Instruments played or Positions Held: Flute, Baritone
Honors/Awards: None
Favorite Band Memory: Jacob messing up the group chart
Plans: Go to college
Advice to underclassmen: None

Name: Mikayla Mode
Parents: Kristy Jones and Louis Jones
Instruments played or Positions Held: Euphonium, bass guitar, and violin
Honors/Awards: None
Favorite Band Memory: Me, Sam, Nancy, and Maddison dancing in the hotel room and freezing because someone banged on the door and we thought we had a noise complaint
Advice to underclassmen: Whenever you think it’s cold, remember Danville

Name: Kendra Dockery
Parents: Brad and Dede Dockery
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played or Positions Held: flute, pit, color guard
Honors/Awards: none
Favorite Band Memory: When Evan and Lute conducted for Lydia and Hayden in a practice run-through.
Plans: Go to college, graduate to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. 
Advice to underclassmen:  The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. Make sure it’s with your left foot.

Name: Dayls Bishop
Parents: Amanda Bishop & Stephen Anderson
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played or Position Held: trumpet, xylophone & vibra phone
Honors/Awards: Distinguished at solo & ensembles and bi polar & other section dum dum awards
Favorite Band Memory: the great pinecone war of 2015 at the Shaker Museum
Plans: UK for pre-vet then Auburn for doctoral of veterinary.
Advice to underclassmen: Remember, there is always a kid In the stands that wants to be like you. Don’t disappoint them.

Name: Hunter Taylor
Parents: Malinda and William Taylor
Years in Band: 8
Instrument played or Positions Held: trombone
Honors/Awards: 2015-2016 honors band and outstanding freshman
Favorite Band Memory: Haring Tory yell select words at me to shut up above the entire band
Plans: Attend the University of Kentucky’s school of fine arts
Advice to underclassmen: Never expect parties (Ausbrooks is a liar!)

Name: Dilan McCoy
Parent: Jennifer Ralph
Years in Band: 8
Instrument played or Position Held: trombone
Honors/Awards: outstanding junior
Favorite Band Memory: being reminded of getting a technical
Plans: go to college and major in architecture
Advice to underclassmen: just do it 

Name: Rylee McKee
Parents: Holly Elmore and Darrell McKee
Years in Band: 8
Instrument played or Position Held: Clarinet and field commander
Honors/Awards: Most Outstanding Freshman, most outstanding junior, distinguished rating at state solo and ensemble
Favorite Band Memory: That time Riley Slaughter and I became the hype train at band camp.
Plans: To attend WKU and major in Journalism and mass media
Advice to underclassmen: Flow with the form and play with passion. Enjoy the moment. 

Name: Daisy Firestone
Parents: Cherene Boles and Thomas Todd
Years in Band: 8
Instrument played or Positions Held: Clarinet and bass clarinet
Honors/Awards: 10th grade all district band
Favorite Band Memory: my shorts falling to my knees under my bibs during freshman year’s home show and  “Hey Ausbrooks never mind.”
Advice to underclassmen: One more times does not mean one more time.

Name: Jacob Adkins
Parents; Melissa Kessinger and Thomas Adkins
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played or Positions Held: tuba, drumline, saxophone, and trombone
Honors/Awards: none
Favorite Band Memory: Seeing people react to the size of our band and drumline and bus rides to the competitions.
Plans: Attend WKU to major in music education and minor in business to open a music shop.
Advice to underclassmen: Don’t stop trying and always strive to be your best.

Name: Ethan Grubb
Parents: Anita Ausbrooks and Kenny Grubb
Years in Band: 8
Instruments played or Positions Held: Drumline: snare drum, tenor, bass drum, alto sax.
Honors/Awards: Best freshman, sophomore, and junior year. 2015 honors band
Favorite Band Memory: Getting to make wonderful music with my friends and family.
Plans: Attend WKU in music education to become a band director.
Advice to underclassmen: The world wants results, not excuses. 

Name: Corbin Hoffman
Parents: Heather Hoffman and Joseen Hoffman
Years in Band: 3
Instrument played or Position Held: tuba
Honors/Awards: Distinguished rating at state solo and ensembles
Favorite Band Memory: marching in the rain at regionals 2015
Plans: attend WKU to major in Music Education
Advice to underclassmen: Band is a truly unique experience, make lifetime memories and enjoy it while you can because it will be over before you know it.

Name: Kate Manning
Parents: Steve and Teryl Manning
Years in Band: 8
Instrument played or Positions Held: Flute and colorguard
Honors/Awards: Lol none
Favorite Band Memory: When I broke my ankle because I didn’t have to do anything for the rest of the season.
Plans: To pursue a degree in nursing
Advice to underclassmen: “one more time.” Actually means 20 more times.

Name: Aspen Arnold
Parents: Lisa and Eddy Arnold
Years in Band: 8
Instrument played or Positions Held: clarinet and color guard
Honors/Awards: Distinguished two times in solo and ensemble, and outstanding sophomore award.
Favorite Band Memory: The trip to Louisville freshman year. Wonderful memories were made.
Plans: Attend Murray State University to major in psychology.
Advice to underclassmen: Make the most of everything. Try not to stress too much and have fun.