The Buccaneer band and colorguard have stayed busy as the school year draws to an end. Diana Chavez, Cole Hoffpauir, and Marisol Hernandez all received music scholarships form Lamar University with a combined total of $20,000. (top, left) Band seniors were honored at the band spring concert by Ms. Turk. The band seniors are:  Diana Chavez, Joyce Lopez, Jessy Chavez, Ashley Ridgaway, David Hassoon, Cole Hoffpauir, Katy Stout and Marisol Hernandez. (top, right) The EC Colorguard hosted a flag clinic for all grade levels. There were over 18 participants in the camp on April 25th which included  three groups who performed at the elementary Fantastic Friday this past week -  Pre-K  thru 4th grade, Intermediate thru 8th grade, and the high school line.
 

The Buccaneer Band performed this past Saturday, November 8, 2008, in the UIL Region Ten marching contest held in Orange at Little-Cypress Mauriceville. The band had a superior performance and was rated one of only ten first divisions out of the entire contest.
 

The Buccaneer Band performed November 1, 2008, in Sulphur, Louisiana.  The band received straight ones from all three judges.  The band will compete in the UIL Region Marching Contest at Little Cypress Mauriceville Stadium this Saturday, November 8.  They will march at 11:15.