Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County High School Band recently recognized their senior band members.

Mattie Clark

Escorted by Michelle Thomas (mother) Janice Anderson (Grandmother)

6 years Trombone, 2 years Percussion, and Baritone Soloist.

WKU Honors Band, WKU Jazz Band, Quad State Honors Band, Distinguished ratings at Solos and Ensembles

“My favorite band memories is, the bus rides and the trips. One I remember in particular is Evan and Ty making a stinky Philly Cheese Steak in the hotel room.”

Mattie plans to pursue Medical Sonography/ Ultrasound Technician. “I get to lather pregnant women with jelly.” Mattie has been accepted into SKYCTC.

Nivia Orellana

Escorted by Rachel Hayse

7 years in band, Field Commander, Trumpet, Tuba, and Bass Drum

Honors Band, All-District, Solos and Ensembles, Honors Jazz

“My favorite band memory is Alex’s room, freshman year. We had secret santa, watched movies, we yapped, we had a crazy amount of snacks for every practice day, and decorated it

with flags and coloring pages.

“I want to study Ecology and be some sort of field biologist. I just want to survive life without hating my life. Who knows if that’s possible?” lol

Lily Moore

Escorted by Julie (mom) and Shane (dad) Moore

8 years in band. Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Tenor Sax

Favorite memory is when Alex got a pinata and everyone in Alex’s room broke it together.

Lily’s future plans are to move out and get her license.

Jackson Kimbler

Escorted by Jenny (mom) and Tad (dad) Kimbler

7 years in band, Trombone, Baritone, and Drum Major

WKU Honors Band and WKU Jazz Band.

Favorite memory was winning Grand Champion last year

Future plans are to attend WKU and major in Accounting and Music Education.