Grand Champions

The Timber Creek Regiment (Katie and Eric's marching band) had their first competition of the year last Saturday. It was in Plant City, about 2 hours away. The bus left Timber Creek at 2 pm and got back to school at 1 am. Was a long but exciting day. Pat was chaperoning, I was doing my usual picture-taking job.

18 bands competed in 4 classes. Timber Creek swept the top spot in all categories (guard, percussion, music, visual, and overall) and got the Grand Champion award. It was so great to see all their hard work rewarded with this, and great to hear the cheers of the many TCHS parents who made the 2-hour trip.

There were so many trophies that they needed help carrying them all. Katie, being the flute section leader, went and got one, and I happened to get this shot of her with a trophy.

Their Director, Mr. Cox, says it's not all about winning trophies - it's about doing your best and achieving all you can. I agree with that philosophy. But it's nice to get some trophies too! So congratulations to Katie and Eric and the whole Timber Creek Regiment!