Southwest Shines!
By Cheyenne Alexander

From the beginning of the year, band and color guard have practiced for many long hours and many long days preparing for the 2011 Band Pageant. This year, band class decided to make a show revolving around the military. These students prepared for many competitions, which in the end, were canceled but that didn't stop the Royal Raider Regiment. Band, including color guard, practiced very hard and even added practices just to prepare for this first and last performance. On November 15, the Royal Raider Regiment lit up the field and made the crowd fall in love.





The big day was finally here for Band and Color Guard, and they were prepared but a little frightened. The pageant was at Southwestern College at 6:00 PM. No one was nervous until they were in line to go one field. In what felt like only a minute, they were announced to go on field. Then, the
Band and Color Guard went out on the field and did the best they ever did. They did so well that they were the only band who had everyone in the stands standing up, clapping, screaming, and crying. Plus they had actual sailors performing with them. Everyone did amazingly well. Band would like to thank the sailors who helped them out and also the school and fellow band mates for their support.


Congratulations to the Band and Color Guard members; that was a wonderful show you performed. It just goes to show you that you can be the best, if you put your heart and mind into something you truly love and want. Remember Raiders, you have the power to be your BEST!