Band Seniors Honored
The Butler County High School Marching Band is well into a busy competition season, and hosted their annual band show on Saturday at BCHS.
The band comes into this season with one of the largest groups of student-musicians in BCHS history. 161 students began working on this year’s show in early August, with two practices a day despite the heat. Counting a large middle school band the total number of students committed to the band right now is over 350.
This year’ show is titled “Stained Glass”. According to senior Lute Locke, the show features music that is different and challenging for the band. “It’s going to be a great show. It’s challenging, but that’s part of the fun of it.”
The band and their supporters arrive early for each competition, and this is a good time for fans to get a sneak peek at the show. The band usually does a full run-thru of their program to try and get everything perfect before they go in front of the judges.
Fans locally got a look at the band on Thursday afternoon when they gathered on the courthouse lawn for a rehearsal. It was clear from the first few notes that although the band was in public, it was still an important tune up for the home show. Director Jason Ausbrooks worked with several sections of the band to fine-tune the performance. The members took the constructive criticism to heart, and even the most casual listener could hear improvement after the nearly hour-long rehearsal in front of the courthouse. Assistant directors are: Phil Ashby, Katy Nash, and Mark Mudd. Field commanders are: Allison Kurfiss, Callie Dockery, Emma Robbins, and Emily Wallace.
Butler County hosted seven bands on Saturday. Bands from Grayson County, Muhlenberg County, Breckinridge County, Franklin-Simpson, Warren East, Logan County, and South Warren High School. The Butler County Seniors were recognized following the National Anthem performed by the 240 BCMS band students. This year’s seniors are;
Name: Jacob Clark
Parents: Jason and Keri Clark
Name: Rachel Anne Johnson
Parents: Kirk and Melissa Johnson
Name: Matthew Cordel Embry
Parents: Mark and Kimberlea Embry
Name: Evan Terrell Hollowell
Parents: Donna and Matt Hardesty
Name: Sean Whittinghill
Parents: Kim and Todd Whittinghill
Name: Bailey Ryan Hunt
Parents: Jon and Andrea Hunt
Name: Lennon Johnson
Parents: Jeff Johnson and Robin Coley
Name: Lute Locke
Parents: Bryan and Jeanie Locke and sister Annie
Name: Callie Marie Dockery
Parents: Calvin and Evelyn Dockery and Janie West
Name: Caitlin Moore
Parents: Lori and Dwayne Moore
Name: Keesha Pedigo
Parents: Josh and Kristy Taylor
Name: Morgan-Gale Wilson
Parents: Mike and Cindy Wilson
Name: Allison Gwynne Kurfiss
Parents: Jeff and Jennifer Kurfiss
Name: Haley Ann Adkins
Parents: Eric and Tammie Adkins
Name: Brittney Gruber
Parents: Michael and Lynn Gruber
Name: Aaron Jared
Parents: Annette Jared
Name: Sarah Elizabeth Williams
Parents: Robert and Angela Williams
Name: Hannah Vivian Tomes
Parents: Dawn Tomes
Name: Christen Dawn White
Parents: Brian and Theresa Embry
Name: Molly Kathryn Sanders
Parents: Chris and Aimee Sanders
Name: Kelsey Jenkins
Parents: Chelcey and Deanna Jenkins
Name: Jacob Shelburn Mudd
Parents: Mark and Rebecca Mudd
Name: Courtney Embry
Parents: Johnny and Kim Embry
Name: Johnathan Oliver
Parents: Carol Oliver of Sugar Grove and Stephen Oliver of Logansport
Name: Ethan Hatcher
Parents: Bradley and Connie Hatcher
Name: Tyler Vincent
Parents: Gus and Nanette Vincent
Name: Dylan Wayne Shepherd
Parents: Daniel and Sharlet Shepherd
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