Grandson Dillon photographs his medallion. A win that finally comes his senior year. Granddaughter Beth, with two more years in the band, was seen crying when the camera panned in at the announcement. Grandson Ryan, now in college, celebrates the victory for his siblings and "his" band. It is not just a victory for the performers but for anyone who has ever been a member of the BROKEN ARROW PRIDE. It is also tremendous victory for all the parents and family members who have supported this effort.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #1
(I haven't talked to their dad yet, who chaperoned again this year, but I know that is because he hasn't stopped crying yet.)
BROKEN ARROW PRIDE FINALE 2011
The Broken Arrow Pride last won the championship in 2006.
That is a fabulous thing! I know you are proud and it's lovely to hear that the family is proud, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat family memories for a great family. Congats to all.
ReplyDeleteYahooooo...way to go!
ReplyDeleteQuite an accomplishment. Victory via grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your grandson! :-)
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a nice day :-)
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Congratulations to them all! It's so nice that the whole family supports one another in their successes.
ReplyDeleteSo proud of my niece and nephew........including their veteran brother!!!!! Long overdue accolades !
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! sandie
ReplyDeleteBeen listening to a lecture where the speaker was saying what a mother couldn't, she was to accomplish through her children. Was saying that was what Mary (who gave birth to Jesus) did. Now I can see it. Not that you can't accomplish it, but the joy that youngster's victory can bring to the parents.
ReplyDeleteAll of the responses are so wonderful. Thank you
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Cliff
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Tabor
Ron (TOG)
Pat Mac
Ellymae
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Chatty
Monalisa (You are right about that joy!)
Some of you have been through this with us for four years and know the climb is strenuous to this mountaintop.
When the band arrived at the turnpike gate last night they were escorted into and through Broken Arrow by police cars and fire trucks. Their bus drivers serpentined the buses up the streets. When they arrived at their school parking lot there was a large celebratory crowd with cheers, applause and fireworks to greet them.
How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! That is AWESOME!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe little fingers holding that medal...holding it with such pride!!
ReplyDeleteIt's really tough to win a National Band Competition! Congrats to the Broken Arrow Pride!
ReplyDeleteBoth my girls did Marching Band in High school n were Drum Major in Senior year. The elder, BBM, went to Berkeley College of Music n played in a symphony several years. They also did Color Guard competitions which were held along with Percussion Ensemble competitions Statewide- So I've seen some of those tough battles!
Wow...what an achievement!!! Congratulation!! :D
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