Faculty musicians join pep band fun

Nick Olson Entertainment Editor

There was a specialperformance bythePep Band last Friday at the Papillion LaVista South basketball game. There were staff from all over the building involved. The joint performance normally only takes place every few years, but some would like to see it more often.

“We would like to have a performance withthestaff every year,” said Band teacher Rex° Barker.

Any member of the staff who wanted to participate and play was welcome to come. There were no requirements of skill or past experience to perform. Usually the Pep Band getsabout eight or nine staff members who are interested.

“Faculty tendtobealittlebitshy,” ~saidBarker. “Some ofthem askforthe music inadvance so they can practice and some walk the day of the performance and ask to be part of the performance.”

Paul Grant (trombone), Larry Ribble (drums), Kristy McGuire (baritone), Trevor Longe (trombone),

Michelle Gauthier (flute), Christine Kaldahl (alto saxophone), and Barb Wagner. (drums) .were all present to play Friday. The interaction between the teachers and the students is really a special pep at the games. When the teachers put themselves at risk with the possibility of a little embarrassment, it really makes things exciting.

“T think the teachers were great, senior Nate Pace said. “The best part was trying to get them to laugh.”

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