Debut of new horns!!! Thank you Portland foundation and community. https://t.co/J2SNuEoDYd
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Proudly serving the Jay County community since 1975! 1995 and 2001 Indiana State Fair champions! Here you will find contest information, scores, and much more...
New Horns!!!
1995 in Retrospect: 3rd Place!
Retrospect: https://t.co/w18fobloaT Twenty-five years ago this week, the Jay County High School Marching Patriots walked away with a third-place finish at the Indiana State Fair Band Day Contest with the finals rained out. pic.twitter.com/4hlDk3E6WF
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Outstanding Award Winners
Jay County High School’s Patriot Band honored outstanding students this spring. Lily Hedges, right, received the Outstanding Underclassman Award. MaKenzi Bye, lower right, received the Outstanding Guard Award. Joseph Littler, below, received the Outstanding Senior Award. pic.twitter.com/eXG5IVcbnz
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SENIOR CENTERPIECE: Alex Batt
Alex is a senior who has been involved in summer band, pep band, concert band and winter percussion.
His favorite memory of JC Band is “When [he] won the chubby bunny contests. To hear everyone cheer [him] on including [his] sister, then winning for the drumline was an amazing feeling.”
His favorite show was either En Fuego (winter drum line) or Sideshow.
His advice to other members of the JC Band is “The low points are a blessing, they keep you humble and make you feel thankful for what you have.”
SENIOR CENTERPIECE: Hunter Ballard
Hunter is a senior who has been involved in summer band, pep band, concert band and winter drum line.
His favorite memory of JC Band is winning the 2019 percussion caption.
His favorite show was 4OUR.
His advice to other members of the JC Band is "Make these the best years of your life."
SENIOR CENTERPIECE: Hannah Clayton
Hannah is a senior who has been involved in summer band, pep band concert band and solo and ensemble.
Her favorite memories of JC Band are “every year at state fair and seeing the difference between the first time [they] do our summer show and the very last time [they] perform.”
Her favorite show was Sideshow.
Her advice to other members of the JC Band is “Make as many memories as you can, one day that’s all you will have”
SENIOR CENTERPIECE: Mark Habegger
Mark is a senior who has been involved in summer band, pep band, concert band and winter percussion.
His favorite memory of JC band is his first time at State Fair
His favorite show was Through the Clouds.
His advice to other members of the JC Band is “Enjoy it while it lasts because unfortunately it won't last forever”
SENIOR CENTERPIECE: Ethan Andreshak
Ethan is a senior who has been involved in summer band, concert band, pep band jazz band and winter percussion.
His favorite memory is “Freshman Band Camp (very long story)”
His favorite show was Sideshow.
His advice to other members of the JC Band is “Do not forget to practice and cherish the countless memories you’ll make”
SENIOR CENTERPIECE: Justyn VanSkyock
Justyn is a senior who has been involved with summer band and winter guard.
His favorite memory in the JC Guard was "getting to be 1 of the members to receive the 3rd place award at Indiana State Fair band day 2019"
Justyn has enjoyed all four years he has done, but the freshman year performances hold a special place in his heart. 4OUR and Da Da (Winter Guard)
His advice for other members of the JC Band and Guard is "It may not be easy, but in the end it’s worth it!!!!"
Justyn is planning on attending The New York Film Academy in the fall majoring in Graphic Design and Musical Theatre.