Chris Ashekian | Instrument: Alto Saxophone/ Clarinet |
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Favorite band memory |
I’ve had countless amazing experiences with my incredible friends, making it tough to pick just one favorite memory. But, I’d have to choose the unforgettable times spent at the cabin during camp. Staying up late, laughing and talking about the dumbest things created memories that truly last a lifetime. And to top it all off, while we’re all messing around we remain undefeated in every cabin war which makes my memory even better! |
Favorite piece of music |
My favorite piece of music has to be Arabesque, yo |
Plans for the future |
I plan on attending UofM Dearborn for 2 years of my undergrad then transferring to Ann Arbor for the last years and YOLO after that. But thanks to Ridenour I will for sure be doing real estate. |
Thank You |
Special thanks to my mom for making go to band camp freshman year and to my dad for not killing me all of those years I’ve been at bonfires until at least midnight. To all my friends, I love you and appreciate every moment we've shared, I wouldn’t trade them for anything. |
Message to band mates |
To all my band mates, learn to love and forgive each other because at the end of the day we all chose to be the weird band kids who love playing their instruments. So just enjoy the little time you have in this club and just put your differences aside. Enjoy the rest of your journey without us cool seniors. |
Sophie Monolidis | Instrument: Trombone/Drum Major |
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Favorite band memory |
One of my favorite band memories has to be the sunrises at camp. Saying up all night talking and laughing with my best friends, waking up like 3 hours later after the busiest day ever, and somehow still being wide awake and enjoying every second. It’s so beautiful at camp cavell and the people just make it all perfect |
Favorite piece of music |
New York 1927 |
Plans for the future |
I plan to study Animal Science at Michigan State University in hopes to go to their Veterinary school. |
Thank You |
Thank you to my family who have given me everything I could’ve needed through all these years, no questions asked. Thank you to my friends, I love you guys all so much and without you this experience wouldn’t have been nearly as amazing. And thank you to Ridenour, Rechul and Tockstein, you both have impacted me so much and created the amazing home I’ve found in band, this is such an amazing place and I am forever thankful for it. |
Message to band mates |
Live in the moment, you never expect it to be the end for you but it comes so much sooner than you’d ever think. Enjoy every moment- every early morning rehearsal, every set by set practice, every gush and go, every long day, every win, every loss, all of it. You never really realize how much it all means to you until it’s over. Thank you all for the best senior year I could’ve asked for, I love all of you! |
Alex Nasser | Instrument: Alto saxophone |
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Favorite band memory |
There are so very many to chooose from but if I had to pick a favorite it would be watching Tony pass out on every roller coaster at cedar point |
Favorite piece of music |
Sleigh ride |
Plans for the future |
My plans for the future are to get an apprenticeship at the IBEW then become an electrician and flip houses also |
Thank You |
I want to thank my parents for supporting me through out my band career and paying for band camp and all the trips for me which have made me so many memories |
Message to band mates |
Don’t take anything for granted and just have fun. KACHIGGA |
Yara Nasser | Instrument: Tenor Saxophone |
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Favorite band memory |
There are so many moments I could choose from. My first ever football game and bonfire; Mud gaga ball at camp sophomore year; All the section breakfasts at panera followed by target trips; Winning song burst at camp; Auditioning for a solo and immediately jumping into the lake afterwards; The moment we realized we won first place at Trenton. The list goes on. |
Favorite piece of music |
To the Summit |
Plans for the future |
I currently plan to attend Eastern Michigan University to study English! |
Thank You |
Thank you to my mom and dad for supporting me through everything, even though I have spent what feels like a total of 10 minutes at home these past four years. Thank you to Ridenour, Rechul, and Tockstein for everything you have done for this program and for giving me the gift of music. Lastly thank you to my friends for being here for me this entire time. |
Message to band mates |
Live in every moment and don’t take a single thing for granted. Time will pass with or without you. I love you all, thank you for the most amazing last season I could have ever asked for. |
Connor Tomsett | |
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Favorite band memory |
there are so many memories to choose from but I have to go with winning golden section sophomore year with Fozzie. |
Favorite piece of music |
Hey Pachuco! |
Plans for the future |
I intend on Majoring in Aerospace Engineering and Minoring in Music at Western Michigan University or U of M Ann Arbor if I can get in |
Thank You |
I want to thank my dad for helping the band all 4 years of highschool and I want to thank my section for working with me and trying to learn through the year. |
Message to band mates |
thank you all for making our last season a successful one and whatever you do, don't quit. |
Princess Zarate | Instrument: Snare Drum/Percussion |
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Favorite band memory |
My sophomore year walking down the trail while it was pouring with Drumline at camp. We were all carrying our equipment and hated it, but we had fun and laughed with each other. |
Favorite piece of music |
Arabesque |
Plans for the future |
Study Fine Arts with a concentration in Photography at Wayne State University. |
Thank You |
To my parents for your unwavering love, support and understanding throughout high school. To my Drumline kids for getting me through my worst- you guys always made me smile everyday. I love yall so much. Also to Ridenour, Rechul, and Tockstein; thank you for allowing me to play my heart out in this class and find my passion for music. |
Message to band mates |
All of you guys are so amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better group to play with my senior year. Don't forget that all of us are a family! Be kind to one another and treat each other with respect. Time flies by really fast, so please don't take it for granted. The future is yours, do what you can to make it happen! Accept the suck! |