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November 8, 2021
Bandsman of the week: Olivia Morris Olivia Morris began with the band program in fifth grade and started as a clarinet player and then moved to alto saxophone. As an assistant drum major, she also came down from the stand at times to play the synthesizer during performances. She says the state performance in the Alamodome last week was one that she’ll never forget. “Getting that experience is something that I’ll cherish for a lifetime,” said Morris. She said the tunnel experience moments before taking the field is also something that she’ll never forget.
Olivia Morris
“Watching the band before you perform and knowing that you’re about to walk out there and standing in that tunnel is also something that I’ll never forget.” After the state competition, they visited the Alamo. But she really wanted to have a moment with her bandmates after their performance on the field but were rushed off by UIL officials.
classmen looking up to them.
Morris is also involved in band leadership and welcomes the opportunity to make decisions and have the responsibility of under-
Morris is also on the track team, and a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council.
As a varsity cheerleader, she cheers until halftime where she conducts the band. She’ll then dance at halftime before cheering more during the second half. “Mrs. Liss and Mrs. Kirby are great about balancing the time between all the different activities.
Keep Howe Beautiful Officers
Left to right: Christy De La Torre—secretary, Donna Wormsbaker—president, Mason Bearden—vice president, and Starr Stanley—treasurer. Keep Howe Beautiful held a Trash-Off on Saturday where members met at Summit Gardens at 9 am and began picking up
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trash all throughout Howe. They had help from members of Austin College and from the local Girls Scouts of Howe.
Keep Howe Beautiful board members met Monday. The organization has lots of new members. Staff photo.
