Congrats are in order

The NC Grissom household has received some good news over the past several days.

First, Tyler was elected to the position of Band Vice President. Jordan High School's band officers play a integral part in the planning, execution and day to day operation of the band program. The board of directors is run by parents but their roll, entirely, is to support the program as defined by the Band Director and the Student Officers. The officers are elected by the student members of the band and the elections are usually very competitive. Tyler made it a goal his freshman year to be elected band vice president his senior year. He worked endless hours before and after events, doing all the little things that make a concert or marching competition successful. Tyler is highly respected in the band as was evident by the significant percentage of votes he received. Congratulations Mr. Vice President. (By the way, Melodie was elected to President)

Second news. Auditions for the 2005-2006 Jordan HS Drum Line were held yesterday. Even before he started HS, Kyle has made it his goal to play snare on the drum line his sophomore year. He attended marching drum camp last summer where he probably first realized how hard he would have to work to obtain his goal. The drum line is arguably the most competitive of all the section in the marching band. There is always significant competition and this year was no different. Being a freshman put Kyle at a little of a disadvantage, going up against upper classman and not having really played and marched before. After everyone's ears stopped ringing from all the drumming, Congrats go out to Kyle for making the not only making the drum line but the Snare line. HERE are the posted results.

Karen and I are really proud of our kids. These may not sound like significant events to many but we know how much work and dedication both of the boys have put into attaining these goals. And as a former band member myself I am proud to have help raise such a fine group of band geeks!