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PRESS & DAKOTAN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Yankton High School Home of the Bucks and Gazelles
Volume 95, Number 2
Monday, November 2, 2015
First Semester Thoughts
BY HOLLY HICKS
One-fourth of the
school year is complete.
Does that cause regret of
missing out on an opportunity or calm feelings of
accomplishment for using
precious time wisely?
It seems like the school
year always flies by in the
blink of an eye. Some students may think the faster
the year goes, the better,
but it can also mean missing critical moments and
memories. The high
school's first nine-week
quarter wrapped up on October 15th. With half of the
semester under students'
belts, I believe it is a good
time to take a peek into the
frantically busy life of a
typical high school student.
When the school year
first started up after the
relaxing summer break,
getting up earlier than the
sun was not pleasant. By
now, most students have
gotten used to waking up
early. Going to classes all
day is tiring, but when
teachers truly try to make a
difference in our lives, clas-
ses become vessels of opportunity. In my experiences, witnessing the spark of
passion in my teachers'
eyes causes me to be more
open to all the possibilities
the world has for us young
people.
The first quarter has
come to an end, and most
students have developed a
routine with school being
the main event. However,
sports, clubs, and numerous
other activities are also
taking place. Yankton High
School has a vast variety of
extracurricular activities in
which all types of students
can participate. As a sophomore now, I can say I
would strongly advise
freshmen to get involved
with different groups. Being a part of a variety of
activities builds a bridge for
meeting new people and
discovering skills that may
have been hidden before.
Sometimes high school
kids get a negative reputation as a whole for being
lazy or unpleasant. I would
have to disagree with this
stereotype. When I look
around me, I see all the
students from situations
unlike anyone else's and
possessing all these talents
to build the world into a
grand place.
Returning to school
was a drag at first and can
honestly still be a drag at
times, but without the opportunity to go to high
school I don't know where I
would be.
I am thankful for the
experiences I have had
while attending Yankton
High School. With the first
quarter done, coming back
to school made me realize
the endless number of opportunities lurking in the
halls and classrooms. I
hope by the time the bells
rings on the last day of this
school year, I have discovered a new opportunity to
better myself and my future.
Three-fourths of the
year to go. How will the
year end for you?
Marching Band Making Strides
BY ASHLYNN SCHWARZ
Marching band season is back and
better than ever!
The theme for the 2015 Marching
Corps is 24601, based on the popular
musical and movie, Les Miserabl s. The
show includes the popular songs Do You
Hear the People Sing?, Work Song,
At the End of the Day, Master of the
House, I Dreamed a Dream, and One
Day More.
The show includes the band members
starting in a symmetrical set, moving in as
they sing the song Do You Hear the People Sing? The band then moves into the
songs Work Song and At the End of
the Day. Next they move to an upbeat,
fun, and full-of-character song, Master of
the House, where the band adds some
animation with the drum break. After that
they move to the heartbreaking song I
Dreamed a Dream. The band uses the
sets and climaxing musicality to tell the
story of a character whose life has met
ruin. Finally, the band comes together as
one to come out with the final emotional
number, One Day More.
The YHS Marching Corps have already competed in the Tri-State and Big
Sioux competitions. In Tri-State they
competed in both the parade and field
show. In Big Sioux they competed in the
field show. They also competed in the
parade and field shows in the Festival of
Bands on October 3rd.
The participating YHS musicians and
color guard members worked on their
marching technique almost every week
during summer vacation to make sure the
show exhibits cleanness and emotion.
This year, the marching band only
has one drum major from the previous
year, senior Mikayla Trenhaile, and she
now acts as head drum major. She works
with Mr. Carr to help the band become
better. Other drum majors include senior
Ashley VanMeeteren, junior Kelsey
Westerman, and junior Avery Brockberg.
The marching band has also been
rehearsing for the past couple of weeks to
get prepared for the annual Indoor Marching Show. The show will be performed on
November 5th at YHS. It will include all
section introductions, the 2015 marching
show, a performance by the YMS marching band, and more. The marching band
members hope you will join them in a
night of fun and entertainment.
Q&A with Carr and Trenhaile
BY ASHLYNN SCHWARZ
I interviewed band director Mr. Todd Carr about his perspective of the band this year
and in years past.
Q: What changes have you seen so far in the band?
A: The band is getting bigger! We have 133 in the regular band and 113 in the marching corps.
Q: What are your hopes, as a director, for the band in the post-season?
A: My greatest hope is that every person in the Corps comes out the other side of it
feeling more confident in themselves, knowing how to find, accept, and excel in their
role in a large project, such as the Marching Corps, and to be a better musician and
community member because of it.
Q: What was one of your main motivations to have the theme be 24601 this season?
A: When I was throwing out ideas for the show a couple years ago, Les Miserabl s
was an instant favorite. Hugh Jackman is one of my favorite actors of all time, and the
music was incredible. It was a grand slam from the get-go.
PHOTOS BY MANNY
VALADEZ / ARICKARA
Above and below: The
YHS Marching Corps
marches at the Tri-State
Competition.
At left: Senior drum major Ashley VanMeeteren
conducts during the
Festival of Bands.
Q: What have been some of your favorite moments so far this season?
A: The color guard s amazing costumes, the overall attitude of the band just after the
homecoming performance, the incredible warm up in Brandon, and every time I felt a
tear come to my eye, a goosebump or the hairs rising on the back of my neck because
something looked and/or sounded amazing.
Q: And finally what is your advice to all the band members to keep them moving forward?
A: Every moment is a step toward something. Where you end up is a direct result of
your next step.
I also interviewed senior Mikayla Trenhaile to get her point of view on how the band
has been doing.
Q: What motivated you to become a drum major?
A: I wanted to be a drum major because during my freshman and sophomore years I
saw how influential the drum majors are to the band, and I wanted to share my passion
and love of marching band with others.
Q: What are your hopes for the band as a whole?
A: My biggest hope is that the band completely unites together and creates the most
amazing and spectacular show.
Q: What has been your favorite part of marching band so far?
A: My favorite part of marching band is seeing everyone working together to fix a
problem, whether it be in the music or marching on the field, and seeing the excitement that comes with the resolution.
Q: What other activities are you involved in?
A: I am heavily involved with chorus, and I also love to perform on stage for fall play,
one act, and spring musical.
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Q: What are your hopes for the band in the post-season?
A: I hope that the band members continue to work hard at improving themselves as
musicians and take the desire to work hard and improve from the marching field to the
band room.
Q: What is your favorite part of the show this year, and why?
A: My favorite part of the show would have to be the fourth song because during the
company front, it's so incredible to see the band shoulder-to-shoulder and hear the
incredible sound that they can make together.
Q: And finally, what is your happiest memory in marching band?
A: My happiest moment in marching band would be the very first music rehearsal of
my senior year. It was so cool to hear the band and think, These guys are great! I
can't wait for this season to get going! I think my senior year in marching band will
definitely end on a high note.
