Led on the field by field commanders Marsha Mullins and Jessica Horne Marsha and Jessica
The 1998-1999 School Year brought many changes to the band, including a new director. Melissa Eisenhour, known as Miss E. to all the band members, came down from Mt. View to take Harriet Blake's position. She had big shoes to fill but once everyone got to know her and she got to know them she did an exceptional and wonderful job.
1998-1999
Are you ready Freddies???
Although the band was under a new director, things was done mostly the same. The band provided halftime entertainment at all the football games. They actively participated in Homecoming festivities including the Hillbilly Parade, Bon Fire, and Homecoming Parade. Band of Gold Hillbillies!!
In addition, to all the football games and pep rallys, the band participated in two competitions.
1998 Pep Rallys!!
On October 10, 1998 the band traveled to Concord College to compete in Concord's annual festival.
Concord Marching Competition!
Band members accepting awards at Concord.
Then a week later on October 17, 1998, they competed in the Governor's Cup Competition.
Governor's Cup Competition!
Band members accepting awards at Governor's Cup Competition!
After football season was over, the band marched in the Veteran's Day parade on November 11, 1998.
Veteran's Day Parade 1998!
On December 14, 1998 "Winter Holiday" Christmas concert was held. After the holidays, the band performed at Girls' and Boys' Basketball games alike and partipated in the ratings festival where they were rated a 3. For the annual performance trip, they traveled to King's Island.
"An Evening of Music" spring concert was held on May 24 and the banquet on May 26.
1999 Spring Concert!
As the years before, the band performed for award's day and graduation.
