Hello Everyone!


I know it has been covered elsewhere, but PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR BLACK STARWARS SHIRT, YOUR BLACK SHOES AND SOCKS, AND KHAKI SHORTS to the parade (report time 8:30 am at the HS).  The forecast is getting hotter and hotter, and I want the option to use our "hot weather" uniform if it becomes apparent that the situation would be unsafe.  I apologize if this seems like we are being lax. I assure you it is not.  It is strictly the children's health I have in mind. 

One more thing, a couple people have asked questions about whether or not the parade and the picnic are mandatory.  It is technically an optional parade, and most certainly an optional picnic.   I understand that sometimes people have events that they cannot reschedule or avoid.  All I ask is that they let me know in advance so I know that my instrumentation is good for the performance.

I also think that this parade is a good civics lesson for the kids.  It really helps drive home the purpose of this holiday, which is to honor the fallen remember their ultimate service to our great country. 

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy lives to celebrate and memorialize these great men and women. 


-Smigell

UPDATED INFO - Memorial Day Info, Commencement and NEW Band Boosters Meeting Date

REMAINING MARCHING BAND PARADE PRACTICES:

TODAY / TUESDAY, MAY 22nd // THURSDAY, MAY 24th

2:30pm - 3:30pm

These practices are for the Memorial Day Parade.

SPRING CONCERT:

TONIGHT / TUESDAY, MAY 22nd

7PM - HHS Rod Bushey Auditorium

Report Time - 6:30pm in Concert Attire

SENIORS LAST DAY:

TOMORROW / WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd :(

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE / PICNIC:

The HHS Marching Band will be marching in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28th. After the parade, anyone in the HHS Band Program (and their families) are welcome to the program's traditional Memorial Day Picnic at the Howell City Park. Parking Passes will be passed out before / after the parade.

Report Time: 8:30am at HHS
Parade Starts: 10am
Picnic Starts: ~ 11:30am / Noon

Students need to show up in their khaki shorts, Black "Star Wars" shirt, black shoes and black socks (like the first football game's uniform), We will most likely use our uniforms (99.9% chance) but Smigell wants the option because he doesn't want to put our students in an unsafe situation in case the forecast gets hotter than what it is currently being reported - since they will be outside for a few hours.

Students will be taking a bus to / from the parade.

Everyone needs to drink lots of water - make sure your pee is clear!

We are still in great need of things for the Memorial Day Picnic - the Sign Up is below.
Memorial Day Picnic's sign up link is here: SIGN UP LINK

Maps of Howell City Park - We are going to be set up at Rotary Pavilion (on top of the hill). HOWELL CITY PARK: MAP 1 // MAP 2 // MAP 3

COMMENCEMENT:

The HHS 2018 Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Breslin Center at MSU in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, June 2nd at 5pm.

Details:

Band Performing: Wind Ensemble w/ some people from Symphonic / Concert Band (due to the large amount of Seniors graduating from WE) 
Report Time: 2pm @HHS
Ceremony Begins: 5pm
Ceremony Ends: ~7:30pm*
Return to HS: ~9pm*
Uniform: Wear "summer nice" - ladies can wear sun dresses (school appropriate) and gentlemen can wear a nice button down short sleeve shirt and slacks. Polo and khakis is fine also (for both genders).

Students are to have lunch before the report time. They are going to be served pizza at the Breslin Center for dinner. Students are allowed to bring snacks in ziplock bags and bottles of water if they think they will need it / want it during the commencement.

* - Due to the nature of this event, this is an approx time. The blog will be updated when the commencement is over and students are on their way back to HHS.

BOOSTER MEETING W/ELECTIONS:

***WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6TH 6:30PM***

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

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DRUM MAJOR CLINIC
MAY 9 AND 14 - After School in HHS Band Room

PICTURES FOR THE BANQUET'S SLIDE SHOW DUE
MAY 11 Send them to JACKI MRAKITSCH AT jackimrakitsch@gmail.com

**Seniors! Please don't make her hunt you down! If you don't get your baby / senior pictures in (or handed in on time), there may not be time to add you to the slide show.**

BAND BANQUET 
MAY 15, 7PM

Band Banquet 2K18 will be a different type of banquet than in the past. Our Marching Band tailgates go so well, we thought we’d try the same type of thing with Banquet, but with desserts only. If you can get your donation to the cafeteria at 5pm, we’d appreciate that. If not, feel free to organize with me and drop off the day/night before. Christyne 734-476-0312.

Here is the link to sign up to bring a dessert, etc.:
Band Banquet Sign Up

We've also attached the reservation form to make your reservation at the banquet (they will also be available in the Sheet Shack in the HHS Band Room). We are accepting optional donations of $3 per person this year - this will help cover the cost of decorations, etc. Reservations due by Friday, May 11th!

Band Banquet Reservations Form

MARCHING BAND PARADE PRACTICE
MAY 21, 22, 24 2:30pm - 3:30pm

These practices are for the Memorial Day Parade.

SPRING CONCERT 
MAY 22 7PM - HHS Rod Bushey Auditorium

Report Time - 6:30pm in Concert Attire

SENIORS LAST DAY
MAY 23 :(

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE / PICNIC
MAY 28 - More Info available soon!

GRADUATION
JUNE 2 - More Info available soon!

BOOSTER MEETING W/ELECTIONS
JUNE 5 6:30PM


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Upcoming Dates

MAY 9 AND 14 DRUM MAJOR CLINIC

MAY 11 PICTURES FOR THE BANQUET'S SLIDE SHOW DUE TO JACKI MRAKITSCH AT jackimrakitsch@gmail.com

MAY 15, 7PM BAND BANQUET a sign up genius will come out for that Friday 5-4-18

MAY 21, 22, 24 2:30-3:30 MARCHING BAND PARADE PRACTICE

MAY 22 SPRING CONCERT 7PM

MAY 23 SENIORS LAST DAY

JUNE 2 GRADUATION

JUNE 5 6:30PM BOOSTER MEETING W/ELECTIONS