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1999 Alumni
Amanda Darnell
Amanda was another member of the band from 1995-1999. Like most of her
peers, she partcipated in both marching band and symphonic band all four
years. During those years, she was a member of the THS Colorguard, and
played oboe during symphonic season. Amanda also participated in Junior
Clinic her Freshman year (Making second chair Blue Band) and her Sophmore
year, participated in UT Honor Band. Amanda's senior year was full as
well. She auditioned and became assistant drum major for the band, and
was also elected a band officer. And to top her final year off, Amanda
was awarded the "Boosters Award" at the end of the year.
Charlie Flannagan
Charlie Flannagan was a member 1995-1999. Two time Blue Band member
at Senior Clinic, playing the trumpet, along with receiving All-state
honors
his senior year. He participated in marching band, symphonic band, jazz
band, and pep band as well as serving as trumpet section leader his senior
year. Charlie currently attends Furman University in Greenville, SC where
he continues to play his trumpet studying privately and playing with
the prestigious Faculty Ensemble. Charlie plans to major in Business/Political
Science and has aspirations for law or business as a career. He is active
on campus, participating in Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Collegiate Educational
Service Corps, FCA, working in the bookstore, and serving as President
in Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship. Charlie's favorite band memories
include: the four horsemen--Jared Hull, Mark Hickie, Shawn Grigsby and
Charlie Flannagan--undefeated senior season--- band trips including New
York and Tampa---and many other memories that cannot be made public.
Shawn Grigsby
Shawn was a member of the THS Band from 1995 - 1999. In his times with
the band, Shawn participated in the Mighty Viking Marching Band (Bass
- '96, Snare - '97-99 ) as well as the THS Symphonic Band and the Tennessee
High Percussion Ensemble. Shawn is currently an education major at
the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Michelle Harris
1995 - 1999 were years the THS band was blessed with Michelle Harris.
During her years with the band, Michelle was a 4-year member of the
THS Colorguard,
serving as Captain for the '98-99 season. Michelle also participated
in the symphonic band, playing flute all of her years with the band,
as well
as being section leader her senior year. Michelle also participated
in the THS Winterguard, and was a part of the weapons line from '96-99.
Michelle is currently a freshman at Milligan College, majoring in
Biology, and planing
on going into physical therapy.
Mark Hickie
Cadet Hickie is currently a freshman at our country's lovely Air
Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During his years with
the THS
Band, Mark received the title of section leader his freshman year,
made All-State
Band twice, marched tenors with the band, and also yelled at me
all the time. Mr. Hickie is probably most remember by the band for
his
outstanding
playing and wonderful humor. He was also always extremely pale,
the boy never ever got tan. While in the band, Marks accomplishments
included:
• 4 year title of section leader
• 3 years of All-State East Blue Band
• 2 years of All-State Band
• Several college clinics
• As well as various awards and honors.
Mark is currently serving our country as a Unites States Air Force Cadet.
Knock 'em dead Gimpie!
Amy Mason
Amy Mason served her four years with the band from 1996 to 1999. During
her time, Amy marched flute four years with the band, as well as played
flute in the THS Symphonic band for four years. Like every band member,
Amy remembers what she liked best about the band. " Some of my greatest
memories were spent with the band. I will never forget you! " I
will always remember the time my freshman year when we won the Sweepstakes
at South Doyle. It was worth all the hard work, " she said. So what
is Amy Mason up to now? She is currently attending Hiwassee College and
is majoring in English and Spanish.
Updated 8-15-01:
I am no longer at Hiwassee. I am now at Northeast State. I plan to transfer
to Emory and Henry next fall where I will double major in English and Music
Ministry.
April Owen
April tells us about her times in the band, as well as about
her life now.........."I
was in the Band between 1994-1999. I started off as a flag runner! I played
the Bass Clarinet during concert season and marched color guard. I really
enjoyed Jr. and Sr. clinic, as well as UT honors band. My senior year I
was color guard co-captain, historian, and I received the citizenship award.
I am now attending East Tennessee State University majoring in broadcasting
and minoring in political science. I have joined Sigma Kappa Sorority and
I work on campus as a radio DJ. My fondest memories from my time in the
THS band are winning South Doyle my Freshman year, Winter Guard finals
my senior year, and going to Disney world. I send lots of love to all the
members of the THS band!"
Micah Reese
Micah was a THS Band member from 1996 -1999. Micah marched
trumpet for the Tennessee High School Marching Band, as well
as participated in the
THS Symphonic Band all four years of his band career. Micah is currently
a freshman at East Tennessee State University.
David Semones
David was an extremely active member of the Tennessee High
School Band. During his high school career, 1995- 1999, he
participated in marching
band all four years (on Alto Sax) and his senior year of marching
band, served as the THS drum major. David also played in
concert band all
4 years (on baritone sax), played in pep band for 4 years, played
in the
saxophone
quartet 2 years, and participated in jazz band one year. On top of
his active schedule with THS, David attended several honors band
and clinics:
UT Honors band a total of 2 years (where he placed 1st chair of the
first band his second year), Jr. Clinic for 1 year (Red Band), Sr.
Clinic for
3 years (Red Band all 3 years), and ETSU Honors Band for a year (placing
seconding chair in the top band.) Like most members of the THS band,
David acquired a great deal of leadership experience. His leadership
roles include:
drum major (by the way, Dave won "first place" in the caption
of drum major at all the competitions the band went to his senior year),
he was also an active teacher, and will still give drum major lessons to
anyone interested! Dave was also head student instructor at pre-camp his
senior year and was a student instructor his junior year. On top of all
of that, Mr. Semones was the winner of the S.T. Boretsky Award for Outstanding
Drum Major, and was awarded a full scholarship to East Tennessee State
University, and obviously, thats where he is now. David is a freshman music
education major at ETSU. He is a member of the wind ensemble, jazz band,
and marching band, and just returned from Australia with the wind ensemble.
Dave is currently living on campus and can be reached at 423-433-3340 (school)
or at home at 423-968-9457. And David's plans for the future?? Dave wants
to finish college with his bachelor's in music education, and then teach
high school band for a few years. Later on, he plans to return to school
to receive his masters and then is doctorate. After David receives his
doctorate, he would like to try a career as a college band director or
possibly a conductor of a major symphony orchestra. Last but not least,
aside from all his hard work, David had a great time in the band and made
many great memories. " My greatest memories of the band were being
drum major, having great directors like Mr. Romines and Mr. Moore, the
band trips, and the long lasting friendships," said David. All in
all, David Semones had a great 4 years at THS, and will cherish his times
with the THS band!
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