February 2011 Chatterbox - Ruston High School

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T he Arts Chatterbox Ruston High School February 14, 2011 Page 18 Busy, Busy Band! by Emily Moore Arts Reporter On January 21, 2011, the band members got a surprise visitor, Sergeant Nash, a member of the Marine Corp from Minden, Louisiana, who came to speak to the band about the Marine Corp Band. He visits every year to educate band members on their talents that can be used for government jobs. When asked what she thought about the band, Anna Scroggins exclaimed, ―Have you ever seen them [Marine Corp band] They‘re great! I‘d love to play for them.‖ Other Ruston High musicians had compliments to share as well. In reference to Sgt. Nash‘s presentation, Zach Bertrand said thoughtfully, ―He had a lot of interesting things to say.‖ Other band members admired him for other reasons entirely, like Marcie McTyre who said, ―I like their uniforms. I like their uniforms a lot.‖ Sgt. Nash gave serious musicians something to think about after graduation. January 27 th -29 th was the District One Band Director‘s Association Honor Band Clinic. These members were featured in last month‘s Chatterbox edition and traveled to the University of Louisiana in Monroe to perform with other band members from surrounding schools who made it. The Courtside Cats have been playing at the basketball games to induce school spirit and will continue playing for the rest of the season! Watching the game isn‘t the only reason to attend anymore. On February 25, the South Central Regional Music Conference and Honor Band will be held at the Monroe Civic Center. ―I‘m looking forward to playing with Bradlee and Sam [fellow percussionist],‖ McKenzie Rhodes said. This conference is the pre-festival decision. It leads up to the LMEA Large Ensemble Festival that will be held at West Ouachita High School on March 8 th and 9 th . The Bearcat band will surely be busy in the upcoming months. Singing with the Stars by Emily Moore Arts Reporter The month of January gave the choir a small break, but this month they have to jump right back on the train! During January, choir members were called to the auditorium for a special concert by Southern Mississippi University‘s Men‘s Choir. However, Ruston wasn‘t the only party that felt honored to be visited by such talent. John Flanery, Assistant Director of Choral Activates at SMU stated, ―Greg Odom bragged that Ruston has some of the best singers in the state, so we decided to come check out the school and do a little recruiting for Southern Miss.‖ Southern Mississippi‘s choir members heard good things about Ruston‘s choir as well. ―I was referred [to Ruston] by Greg Odom from West Monroe High School, he pointed out that Ruston has the best Choral program in the state of Louisiana,‖ member Cameron Weatherford said. When Jonathon Braannan, another member of the visiting college‘s choir was asked what advice he had for students looking to major in music, he said, ―Go ahead and do whatever it takes to get scholarships, and look everywhere, not just at one college. Just go for it because music is one of the most enjoyable majors.‖ Tomorrow, February 15 th there will be a Solo and Ensemble Festival here in Ruston. Jon Barker is going to judge for this event. This festival is the district qualifier for the state rally. The state rally will be held at LSU in April and there‘s no doubt the bearcat choir will dominate. Charles Bruffy, whom was introduced in earlier Chatterbox editions, will finally be arriving at the end of February. If you didn‘t read previous choir articles, you may not be familiar with who Charles Bruffy is. Charles Bruffy conducts the Kansas City Chorale, Kansas City Symphony Chorus, and the Phoenix Chorale. He has received numerous awards including ASCAP‘s Adventurous Programming award and TWO ACTUAL GRAMMYS! He has performed all over the world in places like Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and in countries like South Korea and France. The famous Charles Bruffy will be holding workshops and rehearsals for the RHS choir on February 24 th and 25 th , leading to a concert on the 26 th at 11:00 am in the Ruston High auditorium. All of the choir members are super excited and beyond anxious for his arrival. Christian Amos stated enthusiastically, ―I hope he brings his Grammys!‖ Other members of the bearcat choir share in his admiration for Charles Bruffy. Andrew Serio made the compliment that ―Charles Bruffy is a god!‖ The choir members are getting chances of a lifetime. It is an honor to work with these astute musicians. With celebrities like Charles Bruffy, and Valerie Naranjo, who is coming to help with ―Bearcats on Broadway‖ next month, Ruston High is on its way to fame. Art submitted by Mrs. Strickler Art Teacher The Art Club slowed down through the holidays but is back in full swing for the new semester! Members are challenging themselves as they take on school and community service projects. The club officers have been elected and they are President, Diamond Melton; Co Vice-Presidents, Haley McCalman and Mayisha Nakib; Historian, Jeb Rodriguez; and Co Secretaries, Chelsea Jenkins and Anna Smith. They are brainstorming some great ideas for the remainder of the school year. For example, several of the more artistic members will be helping me with the backdrop for the upcoming Bearcats on Broadway production in March. Plans are also underway to visit with a pre-k or kindergarten group to complete an arts and crafts project. We look forward to even more projects as the opportunities arise in the future. We have all your music needs at Piney Hills Music!! 214 N. Trenton Street 232-3002
S enior Spotlights Chatterbox Ruston High School February 14, 2010 Page 19 Name: Amber Sanders (Big Mac, Marlay, AmBam) Age: 17 Family: LaWanda (Mom), Stacy (Dad), Jalena, Laycie (sisters), Gracie, Chance, Jewel (horses) Favorites... Subject: Choir Movie: The Little Mermaid Animal: Horse Color: Green Book/Magazine: Where the Red Fern Grows Quote: ―Dream as if you‘ll live forever, live as if you‘ll die today.‖ -James Dean What do you like best about RHS: The school spirit and the Friday night football games and the basketball games. Sports/Clubs/Affiliations: Basketball, FCCLA, Choir, GOT team, PYPM College plans: Northwestern/ major in Elementary Education; minor in Music Your hero: GOD and my sister, Jalena Name: Daveon Jones (Dae Dae, Davy) Age: 17 Family: Homer (Grandpa), Jean (Grandma) Favorites... Subject: 1st period Movie: Fight Club Animal: Dave Anderson Most embarrassing moment: At Ruston, the first time Coach Anderson cracked jokes on me. What do you like best about RHS: Track meets & World History Sports/Clubs/Affiliations: Track & Field, KOM College plans: NSU/ Secondary Education Your hero: Coach Hall my bestie!! Name: Aisha Jackson Age: 17 Family: Ed (Dad), Victoria (Mom), Ashley, Adrianna, Andrea, Alexis (sisters) Favorites... Subject: Choir Movie: Vivah Animal: Platypus Color: Blue Book/Magazine: Chatterbox! Quote: ―A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you‘ve forgotten the words.‖ What do you like best about RHS: Lunch Time (cause it means free time) Sports/Clubs/Affiliations: Choir & KOM College plans: NSU Demons!/ Music Education Major Your hero: Jesus!!! Name: Hannah Rose McIntire (Hannah ROOOOSE!, HooBoo) Age: 18 Family: Mom, Dad, Sam, Joshua Favorites... Subject: Math Movie: Sahara Animal: African Giraffe Color: Blue Book/Magazine: “The Small Woman”-Gladys Alyward Quote: ―He is no fool who gives what he cannot lose.‖ -Jim Elliot What do you like best about RHS: My track family, my besties, the people, and the overall atmosphere. Sports/Clubs/Affiliations: Track, LYFE, Spanish Club, and Keywanettes College plans: John Brown University/ Graphic Design Your hero: Aaron Boersma, Elizabeth Moore, The Howells...etc.! Name: Elizabeth Moore (Lizzi, Ell, E-Moore, Lizzy-Beth) Age: 17 Family: Mom, Dad, Matthew, Michael, John David Favorites... Subject: Drop everything and read! Movie: Pride & Prejudice Animal: anything that goes maaaah... Color: Blue Book/Magazine: Jane Eyre Quote: ―And this is love, not that we love God, but that He loves us and gave His son to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins.‖ 1 John 4 What do you like best about RHS: the best friends in the world and my mentees :) Sports/Clubs/Affiliations: Belles, KOM, LYFE, FCA, Choir, Ambassadors, and Keywnettes College plans: Mississippi College; major– English Literature, minor– Biblical Studies Your hero: Starbucks
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