Gym Practice

After touring the monumets we headed out to practice some more. Here is the VE practicing in a local gymnasium. We had planned to go outside, but it just started snowing. And though the weather is very cold, we are actually more concerned about keeping our uniforms in excellent condition for our performance tomorrow. So practice was inside. There is a huge Martin Luther King Celebration Program going on concomittmantly in this school.

After getting up at 4 AM ( see earlier post) playing for TV, then touring, and then practicing.....the band was pretty tired. There were few minutes to rest while waiting for GovernorRitter. The floor was a little hard, but everyone was able to get comfortable. This arrangement looks a bit like a basket weave?

Here is Sarah Posing with Governor Ritter. The Governor and Mrs. Ritter came to our practice site today at luchtime. The band gave a private performance of two 0f the "Four Freedoms" for the Governor and Mrs. Ritter. The Governor spoke to us and told us how proud he was of us. He said that the story of how Windsor overcame the tornado was inspirational, and that there is a sort of parrallell to what is going on in America today. He said the country can work together to overcome obstacles. Governor Ritter took the time to shake the hand of every WHS Marching Band member and posed for pictures with many of us. Mrs. Ritter posed with us too. They were so gracious and nice, and made everyone feel very special.