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Alumni
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Amanda Darnell
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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.
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Charlie Flannagan
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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.
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Shawn Grigsby
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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.
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Michelle Harris
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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.
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Mark Hickie
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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:
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4 year title of section leader
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3 years of All-State East Blue Band
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2 years of All-State Band
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Several college clinics
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As well as various awards and honors.
Mark is currently serving our country as a Unites States Air Force Cadet.
Knock 'em dead Gimpie!
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Amy Mason
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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.
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April Owen
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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!"
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Micah Reese
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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.
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David Semones
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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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