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more marchers for the band
more marchers for the band
By: Miles Cloud 09-02-26
Our school’s marching band has eighteen members. Compared to other schools, we have the fewest students participating. According to Senior Marching Band member Ven Pierson, “The number of members we have fluctuates quite a bit over the years. From the Class of 2027’s freshman year to now, the number of members has gone from forty to twenty to thirty-two to now eighteen.” Next year will likely be less than that, since Seniors will have graduated.
Marching band is a great way to make friends, be active, and participate in a school activity. Also, some colleges look at what extracurricular activities you’ve participated in. It would look good on a college application. Learning to play an instrument could also be a fun hobby to pick up! Aside from that, it is just a fun thing to try. If you join our school’s marching band, you can also participate in parades. Our school also does pictures for the marching band. So for Seniors, you would get a banner to take home this year. You can also make new friends in marching band. Do you struggle with social skills? Many of us, during quarantine, lacked the opportunity to develop our social skills. Marching band would be a good way to improve them. Communicating effectively is important for us in adulthood. So why not join something that could help us strengthen that skill? According to the article “The importance of Marching band” published by the Lions of Michigan All-State Band, “marching band helps boost cognitive development through the improvement of memorization skills, concentration, and listening abilities.” Cognitive abilities are things like listening, perception, or attention to detail. These are important skills, just like Social skills.
There are some cons, or maybe not; it depends on how you view it. If you join the marching band, there are some things they do over the summer. Like band camp. You’ll have to learn how to read the sheet music. Milo House had told me, “It’s hard to read the sheet music.” Though I can’t confirm if that is true or not since I don’t do either band or marching band. Another con is performing in the heat. We’ve had a few heat advisories these last few months, so I can imagine carrying around an instrument would be less than enjoyable. However, if you like to attend the football games, the band goes to them! You can attend and get a free ride if it's an away game.
Marching band also has a lot of academic stress as well for some students. It is time-consuming. Depending on which classes you take at Lisbon during the school day, you may go home with a lot of homework and not have any time for marching band. If you work, there is a chance you’ll have to call off some days. Maybe you do other school activities like Basketball, Art club, Spanish club, or are on the football team; you will have to sacrifice some of that practice time for marching band as well. There is also a financial cost to being in the Marching band. For example, you’ll most likely get hungry at the games and have to buy food while there. In some schools, there is a uniform and instrument fee you pay before joining. There is also the issue of choosing which instrument is right for you. Someone may find the trumpet to be easier for them than the flute. Or someone may think the drums are better than the tuba. There are a lot of instruments to choose from if you join the marching band.
Our school could use more members. So if you think marching band is right for you, then sign up!
This year's current marching band members
Photo Credit: Lindsey Peterson
Falling into Fall
Falling into Fall
By: Hannah Davis 09-29-26
There is something special about the moment of fall beginning to arrive. The air gets a little cooler, and the leaves slowly change into shades of red, orange, and yellow. Suddenly, everything feels a little cozier. After the heat of summer, fall gives people a chance to slow down, get comfortable, and enjoy the little things.
One of the biggest signs that fall has arrived is the return of pumpkin drinks. As soon as pumpkin spice is back on the menu, it feels like autumn has officially begun. Starbucks is known for bringing back its classic Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea, which has become a favorite fall tradition for many people. Lexi Roush, a junior from DAHS, says, “I love how it tastes like the smell of a warm fall candle.” Whether you like yours hot and warm on a chilly morning or iced for an afternoon treat, a pumpkin drink is the perfect way to get into the fall mood. Dunkin’ also joins in on pumpkin drink fun with seasonal pumpkin coffees and other fall drinks on the cheaper side than Starbucks. Something is exciting about stopping for a pumpkin drink, especially when you’re wearing a cozy sweatshirt and driving around looking at the colorful leaves.
The leaves are another reason fall is so beautiful. Watching the trees change colors is one of the best parts of the season. A simple walk outside can turn into something special when the sidewalks are covered in crunchy leaves, and the trees are glowing with autumn colors. Fall brings so many little traditions that make the season memorable. You can visit a pumpkin patch, go apple picking, bake something with cinnamon, decorate your room with pumpkins, or light a warm fall-scented candle. You can spend a rainy afternoon watching movies, make hot chocolate, or listen to music while relaxing under a blanket. You don't need to have big plans to enjoy fall. Sometimes the best moments are the quiet ones.
There’s something about fall fashion that gives you a cozy feeling. Oversized sweatshirts, sweaters, leggings, jeans, boots, scarves, and fuzzy socks are perfect for the cooler weather. Getting dressed in your favorite comfortable clothes can make an ordinary day feel like a fall day.
Most of all, fall is about enjoying the little things. It’s about holding a warm drink, watching leaves fall outside your window, and feeling warm while the weather gets colder. It’s about pumpkin flavors, cozy nights, colorful trees, and spending time with the people you love.
Fall may only last a few months, but it brings a special kind of comfort that makes people look forward to it every year. So grab your favorite Starbucks or Dunkin’ pumpkin drink, find your softest blanket, put on your coziest sweatshirt, and take a walk through the leaves. Enjoy the chilly morning and warm drinks while you can. After all, there’s nothing quite like the cozy magic of fall.
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Trick-or-treating safety
Trick-or-treating safety
By: Miles Cloud 10-01-26
Halloween is getting closer! What are some ways you may stay safe while trick-or-treating? Trick-or-treating is a fun Halloween plan that most people partake in. So it is important you do it safely!
One way you can stay safe while trick-or-treating is to look both ways before crossing the street. That isn’t a Halloween-specific rule because you should be doing that anyway. However, a lot of kids forget they should be doing that.
Second, you should make sure to not accept candy in open wrappers from strangers. Not only is that gross, but you don’t know what their intentions are. They could be anyone.
Third, travel in groups. It’s fine to go by yourself if you really want to. Though groups are better because it is easier for drivers to see a group in the dark. It also helps make sure everyone gets home safely.
Try not to wear all black. You’ll pretty much blend in with the dark. Making it almost impossible for drivers to see you. It is a safety hazard. You should never be out walking at night while wearing all black clothing.
The fifth is to have a flashlight or glow stick. It gets dark while trick-or-treating. The street lights are helpful, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be bright enough to see you. While walking, trick-or-treaters should always try to be visible.
There are more ways you can stay safe this Halloween. For example, DAHS senior Ven Pierson said, “Make sure someone knows where you are at all times.” That is simple. All you have to do is share your location through text or turn your location on.
It’s important to be safe during Halloween, so if you go out, be responsible. Happy Halloween!
Stay safe on Halloween
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