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The  Hammonton  Band  Boosters,  Mr.  Arena,  and  the  band  students  of  the  Hammonton  Music  Department  would  like  to  extend  their    

sincere  thanks  to  the  following…    

Hammonton  Board  of  Education  Dr.  Dan  Blachford  ~  Superintendent  Mr.  Thomas  Ramsay  ~  Principal  HHS  

Ms.  Kimberly  Rudnesky  ~  Vice  Principal  HHS  Mr.  Gregory  Brandis  ~Vice  Principal  HHS  Mr.  Joseph  C  Martino-­‐  Supervisor  of  the  Arts  

The  HHS  Secretarial  Staff  The  entire  Custodial  and  Maintenance  Staff  The  Hammonton  Education  Foundation  

Mr.  Gene  Miller  ~  Principal  HMS  Mr.  Tim  White  ~HMS  Band  Director  

Ms.  Marissa  Carrafiello  ~  HHS  Choral  Director  Mr.  Jason  Koenig  ~  Assistant  Marching  Band  Director  

   

2012  –  2013  Executive  Board    

 Colleen  Witten~  President  Lisa  Koob~  Vice  President    Monica  Pollock  ~  Treasurer  

Jean  Beth  Martin~  Recording  Secretary  Kathy  Pantalone~  Corresponding  Secretary  

Michelle  Wendt~  Webmaster  Bruce  Figueroa~  Ways  &  Means  Chair  

 The  Hammonton  Band  Booster  Organization  supports  the  Hammonton  High  School  Music  Department  through  many  activities.  Supporting  the  band  financially,  creating  parental  interest,  our  attendance  at  the  band  activities,  as  well  as  donating  time,  our  expertise  and  enthusiasm  enables  the  band  to  be  the  very  best.    We  are  so  proud  of  the  

band  and  as  always;  we  are  their  “biggest  fans!”  

Special  thanks  to  our  many  sponsors  for  their  support  of  the  Hammonton  Instrumental  Music  Department  

Platinum Sponsor

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Society Gold Sponsor

OGormanMusic.com Silver Sponsors

Wholesale Outlet Inc Univers Workplace Solutions

Cedar Brook Business Center/Self Storage Atlantic City Electric

Waterford Township Women’s Club Bronze Sponsors

Al & Rich’s AtlantiCare

H & R Block Freedom Mortgage

Ulrich Builders Folsom School “Jeans for Charity” Wholesale Outlet Automotive Group

DiDonato’s Bowling Center

Friends of the Band Nelson Chiropractic and

Pilates Center Well of Hope Fellowship

Church Conover Graphic Design.com

Venus and Mars Locksmith D & S Sub Shop

Atco Family Dentistry Ideal Fashions Inc.

91 South Salon & Spa

Mackenzie & Yates Center for Family Guidance

Bellevue Drug Co. Harbor Pines

Custom AutoSport Harmony Health Counseling

Atco Carpet Origami Owl Forman Mills

Parents of the HHS BandJen’s Tailoring & Dry Cleaning

Hammonton  High  School  Spring  Concert  2013  

Jazz Band When Big Bands Ruled The Earth Larry Neeck Soloist: Michael Scarpato

Living In A Dream Doug Beach Trombone Soloist: Rachel Schwab Café Caliente Rich Woolworth Alto Saxophone Soloist: Dennis McFerren Skyfall Adele Adkins Tenor Saxophone Soloist: Eric Koob Catch the Wind Paul Clark Soloists: Daniel Rusciani, Mason Mena

Jazz Chamber “Summertime” “Blue Bossa” “It Don’t Mean A Thing” Feat: Brielle Lord Feat: Joshua Peeke

Intermission Enjoy Concessions, and purchase tickets for your chance to win wonderful prizes.

Senior Tribute

All parents of senior students are asked to meet in the hallway by the band room. Wind Ensemble Star Spangled Banner John Williams O Magnum Mysterium Morten Lauridsen March of the Belgium Paratroopers Pierre Leemans

Viktor’s Tale John Williams Clarinet Soloist: Rachel Kopania An American Elegy Frank Ticheli **Please do not applaud after the singing intro** Rush Samuel Hazo

Wind Ensemble & Jazz Band Musicians

Mr. Kevin Arena Director of Bands, Conductor

Flute Karla Ordonez (Piccolo) Shon’tiana Butcher Claire Ogden ^ Anna Samanic Layne Mossop Lauren Rivera Christopher Kitchen Alexxis Timms Clarinet Rachel Kopania +^ Candance Capoferri Angel Cabrera ^ Caitlin Cassidy Nicholas Sacco Grace Watson Chase Ballas Gemma Barrera

(Bass Clarinet) Alto Saxophone Madelyn Parkhurst Elena Ordille Dennis McFerren Erika Pleczynski Rachel Savage Samantha Weikle Daniel Cirino Megan Bozarth Patrick Thomson Anthony Maturano Autumn Vasquez Tenor Saxophone Eric Koob Baritone Saxophone Rashahn Parker Trumpet Samuel Paulson Brielle Lord Jacob Massaro Morgan Bowker Sean Halstead Timothy Vaughn McFerren Marisa Nocito

Horn Mikayla McGlone Christina Cavallaro

Lauren Koob Amanda Nelke Laquay Rhodes

Trombone

Rachel Schwab +*^ Jeffrey Martin

Gianna Figueroa Peter Amendolia

Luke Morsa

Baritone Michael Scarpato

Sean McCay Jason Lyons

John Kalatucka Kevin Usigan

Tuba

Adolfo Ramon Daniel Rusciani

Thomas Thompson

Bass Guitar Mason Mena

Devon Blasberg

Guitar Joshua Peeke Jordan Diaz

Percussion Zeriah Conover

Dallas Blemings Eric Wendt

Matthew Wines Vaughn Getka

Christian Milazzo Joseph Matela

Christian Sayer Joshua Bruey

Jazz Band (Trip and Concert)

Madelyn Parkhurst Dennis McFerren Erika Pleczynski

Karla Ordonez Rachel Savage

Haley Wendt Eric Koob

Chase Ballas Daniel Cirino

Rashahn Parker Shon’tiana Butcher

Dakota Blemings Amy Schwab

Christopher Kitchen Rachel Schwab Jeffrey Martin

Michael Scarpato Dylan Scarpato

Gianna Figueroa Peter Amendolia Daniel Rusciani Adolfo Ramon

Thomas Thompson Samuel Paulsen

Brielle Lord Jacob Massaro

Mikayla McGlone Sean Halstead

Amanda Nelke Lauren Koob

Marisa Nocito Angel Cabrera

Candance Capoferri Caitlin Cassidy Grace Watson

Zeriah Conover Eric Wendt

Mason Mena Patrick MacMillan

Claire Ogden Emma Heath

All South Jersey Band (+) All South Jersey Jazz Band (*)

Olympic Conference Honors Band (^)

Marching Band

Flute Shon’tiana Buthcher Mikayla McGlone

Layne Mossop Daysarah Negroni

Kaithlyn Atty Claire Ogden Amy Schwab

Clarinet

Candance Capoferri Rachel Kopania

Angel Cabrera Salinas Melissa Malcom

Alto Saxophone

Madelyn Parkhurst Rachel Savage Elena Ordille Rashan Parker Daniel Cirino

Dennis McFerren

Tenor Saxophone Chase Ballas

Trumpet

Samuel Paulsen Sean Halstead Brielle Lord

Marisa Nocito Wesley Ein

Mellophone Amanda Nelke Kathya Fregoso

Trombone

Jeffrey Martin Rachel Schwab Gianna Figuero

Baritone

Michael Scarpato

Tuba Daniel Rusciani Adolfo Ramon

Guitar

Joshua Peeke

Bass Guitar Patrick MacMillan

Drumline

Christopher Kitchen Zeriah Conover

Mason Mena Eric Wendt

Jacob Massaro Eric Koob

Thomas Thompson Lauren Koob

Pit Dallas Blemings

Rachel Friel Thomas Barnes Erika Pleczynski Christian Milazzo

Brendan Rucci Anna Samanic

Jade Silva Luke Morsa

Matt Burnham Ryanna Butcher

Joshua Bruey Hakeem Parker

Colorguard

Alma Martinez Dakota Blemings Abbey McLeod

Elizabeth Gibson Elizabeth Pantalone

Allison Collins Lindsey Rodio Brianna Knox

Samantha Bucciarelli Emma Heath Ashlee Cliff

Olivia Justice

President - Karla Ordonez Music Librarian - Gemma Barrera Uniform Organizer - Mikayla McGlone Uniform Apprentice - Gianna Figuero

Hammonton High School Band Officers Drumline Leader/Organizer - Christopher

Kitchen, Eric Koob, Mason Mena Recruitment Chair - Elena Ordille

Congratulations to the Marching Band for a successful season and year. The band ended their season ranked 6th overall at the USSBA National Group 3a

competition and 2nd in New Jersey with Best Percussion.

Mr. Arena would like to personally thank all of the Band

Aides and Parents who have helped out throughout the

season. Gotham wouldn’t have been possible without you!

Class of 2013 Seniors

Karla Montserrat Ordonez

Years in Concert Band: 3 Years in Marching Band: 5 Years in Jazz Band: 4 Years in Pep Band: 5 Additional Activities/Clubs: NHS, yearbook club, key club, peer tutoring, peer mediation, Heroes and Cool kids, boys track manager, Atco Lions cheer leading, Favorite Quote: "If everything in life was easy, everyone would be doing it." - my mommy Best Moment: Winning States my 8th grade year even though I forgot my flute and had to "play" the clarinet. Also, meeting my all-time favorite freshman Gianna Figueroa. Instruments played: Flute, piccolo, saxophone Leadership Positions: Concert band

secretary, Marching band recruitment chair, NHS Vice President, Band president Words of advice for underclassmen: Listen to Mr. Arena no matter what mood he is in, he is always right and always knows what he is talking about. And when it comes to school, don't stress too much, it just makes it worse. Just stay calm and carry on. College/Work Plans: I plan to go to New Mexico Highlands University and major in Forensic Science. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: I want to give a huge thanks to my parents, especially my mommy, for always being there for me and supporting me in everything that I do, whether it is band, cheer, or giving a speech, she is always there for me and motivating me. I want to thank my brother for forcing me to be better than him and helping me achieve every single one of my goals. Lastly, I would like to thank Mr. Arena for teaching me everything I know about music and for always being there to make me laugh whenever I was in a bad mood. I will miss you like crazy. Thank you for the past 5 years of fun!

Dallas Emily Blemings Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band:4 Years in Pep Band: 4 Additional Activities/Clubs: Stage Crew Favorite Quote: “To me, Fearless is not the absence of fear. It's not being completely unafraid. To me, Fearless is having fears. Fearless is having doubts. Lots of them. To me, Fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death.” ~Taylor Swift Best Moment: The best moment in marching band would have to be when, during one of the rehearsals Pat and Tom said, "The curtains are quacking". When in reality they obviously weren't. Instruments played: Xylophone (marching band), marimba and vibraphone Leadership Positions: Pit Captain Music Related Activities: Music theory Words of advice for underclassmen: No matter what, your band family has your back. College/Work Plans: I plan to go to Camden County College then transferring to Stockton to major in Forensics and minor in Criminal Justice. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Huge thank you to Mr. Arena and Mr. Koenig for helping me improve as a musician. I want to thank my parents for driving me back and forth from band for the past four years. And I want to say thanks to my pit/band family for making band the best part of my high school experience.  

 

Christian Nicholas Milazzo Years in Concert Band: 1 Years in Marching Band: 3 Additional Activities/Clubs: Drama Club Favorite Quote: "If you think your dreams are big enough, dream bigger." Best Moment: The day when we had that little earthquake my junior year. "WHO'S ROCKING THE BOAT?!" Instruments played: Pit Percussion Leadership Positions: Co-captain of Pit Music Related Activities: Select Choir Words of advice for underclassmen: Give our school a national championship. College/Work Plans: Study Communications at Stockton College and become a journalist. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Thanks to all the band/choir/play kids. This year was awesome for me because of you guys.

Eric Koob

Years  In  Concert  Band:  3  Jazz  Band:  2  Years  In  Jazz  Chamber:  1  Years  In  Pep  Band:  3  Years  In  Marching  Band:  3  Instruments  Played:  Tenor  Saxophone,  Baritone  Saxophone,  Marching  Bass  Drum  Music  Related  Activities:  Spring  Musical,  “Thoroughly  Modern  Millie”  Additional  Activities/Clubs:  National  Honors  Society,  Peer  Tutoring,  Peer  Mediation  Best  Moment  in  Marching  Band:  Winning  Best  Percussion  at  States  in  2010  with  Chris,  Mason,  Jake,  Heather,  Zeke,  Zeriah,  Owen,  Mike,  and  Sam.  As  my  first  year  and  with  perhaps  my  favorite  drumline  lineup  over  my  three  years,  it  was  a  truly  magical  experience.  Words  of  Advice  for  Underclassmen:  Always  work  hard  for  something  you  want.  If  you’re  dedicated  enough,  then  no  obstacle  is  too  tough,  no  hill  is  too  high,  and  you  will  be  

able  to  achieve  things  that  you  previously  never  thought  possible.  Keeping  a  good  work  ethic  and  the  right  attitude  is  key  to  success.  Favorite  Quote:  “She  said  nothing  ever  happens  if  you  don’t  make  it  happen.  And  if  you  can’t  laugh,  then  smile.”  –  Steven  Wilson  College/Work  Plans:  In  the  fall,  I  will  be  attending  the  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology  in  Atlanta,  GA  studying  Aerospace  Engineering.  While  there  I  plan  to  graduate  with  my  Bachelor’s  in  4  years,  and  earn  my  Master’s  the  following  year.  Also,  I  plan  to  study  abroad  and  take  part  in  research  opportunities  with  my  professors.  Words  of  Thanks/Appreciation:  I  can  honestly  not  put  into  words  how  much  I  am  in  debt  to  this  program.  After  having  Mr.  Arena  “convert”  me  from  one  of  his  “Intro  to  Instrumental  Music”  kids  to  a  band  kid,  I  have  grown  so  much  as  a  person.  Being  in  band  has  introduced  me  to  a  whole  new  facet  of  music  that  I  had  never  previously  been  exposed  to.  I  made  some  of  my  greatest  friends  while  in  band,  and  strengthened  friendships  that  already  existed.  But  most  importantly,  it  gave  me  leadership  skills  and  the  ability  to  be  myself  without  really  caring  what  others  thought.  For  that  Mr.  Arena  and  Mr.  Koenig,  I  thank  you.  I  also  of  course  have  to  thank  my  parents  for  always  being  there  and  supporting  me,  but  most  importantly  my  mom  who  was  vastly  responsible  for  running  a  lot  of  the  band  events  alongside  Mrs.  Witten!  Thanks  to  you  all  and  I’ll  always  remember  everything  you  did  for  me,  regardless  of  where  I  am.  

Mason Storm Mena Years in Concert Band: 3 Years in Marching Band: 3 Years in Jazz Band: 2 Years in Pit Orchestra:2 Years in Pep Band:3 Years in Rock Band: 1 Favorite Quote: "If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. -Doc Brown (Back to the Future)" Best Moment: Hearing all the wonderful people who come out to see us perform scream when I go upside down. It's quite the adrenaline rush. Instruments played: Tenor Drums, Bass Drum, Guitar, Bass Guitar Leadership Positions: Drumline Captain, Music Composer for small films. Music Related Activities: Select Choir, Show Choir Words of advice for underclassmen: If you want something, work as hard as possible until you get it while overcoming any and all obstacles in your way. College/Work Plans: I will be a parkour instructor at Pinnacle Parkour while going to college for computer science. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: I thank Mr. Arena for giving me a start in the music world. He taught me everything I know about music. I also want to thank Mr. Koenig for pushing my musical limits. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have nearly as much love and passion towards music.

Jacob Michael Massaro

Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 4 Years in Jazz Band: 2 Years in Pep Band: 4 Additional Activities/Clubs: Spring Track Favorite Quote: Before you wonder "Am I doing things right", ask " Am I doing the right things" Best Moment: The moment in which the nugget was made :) Instruments played: "percussion, Drumline = Bass 2, Trumpet" Music Related Activities: Show Choir, Does my whole life count as a music related activity? Words of advice for underclassmen: Don’t let this just be an activity, give it your all, marching band was the best thing that could've ever happened to me, take it as you wish, but its more than just a sport (yeah that’s right, I called it a sport). College/Work Plans: The U.S. Army as an IT Specialist. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Mr. Arena....... haha, I love you man.

Abigail Lea McLeod Years in Colorguard: 2 Additional Activities/Clubs: Stage crew for the school musicals. Favorite Quote: "But I am alive. And I am not afraid." - Full Metal Jacket Words of advice for underclassmen: Don't hold back; put everything you have into everything you do. College/Work Plans: I'm attending Sarah Lawrence College in New York to study writing. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: I want to thank Kristy and Lori for making us a great guard and making me a little bit less of a fool, Brian for being so amazingly supportive of us all and making my marching band experience wonderful, and Mr. Arena and Mr. Koenig for giving the band some sweet tunes. All of my guard and band friends are some of the best

people I've known and I'm glad to have had this experience with you all.

Haley Morgan Wendt Years in Concert Band: 1 Years in Jazz Band: 3 Years in Pep Band: 2 Years in Rock Band: 1 Additional Activities/Clubs: Drama  Club,  Select  Choir,  Key  Club,  Student  Council,  NHS,  Heroes  and  Cool  Kids. Favorite Quote: "The  first  thing  you  learn  in  life  is  you're  a  fool.  The  last  thing  you  learn  in  life  is  you're  the  same  fool."-­‐Ray  Bradbury Best Moment: My  favorite  moment  in  band  was  eating  lunch  with  Danny  Ballas. Instruments played: Alto  Sax,  Piano,  Voice  

Music Related Activities: All  South  Jersey  Chorus,  All  State  Chorus,  All  Eastern  Treble  Voice  Choir,  Hammonton  Community  Choir,  Piano  Lessons. Words of advice for underclassmen: Enjoy  the  experience  of  playing  with  better  musicians.   College/Work Plans: Johns  Hopkins  University  for  Neurobiology  and  then  possibly  medical  school. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Thank  you  to  my  band  seniors  and  friends  who  gave  me  the  best  memories!  Thank  You  Mr.  Arena  for  the  lessons  on  the  Saxophone  and  for  letting  me  call  you  “Meester  Meester!”  

Brielle Simone Lord

Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 2 Years in Jazz Band: 2 Years in Jazz Chamber: 1 Years in Pep Band: 3 Additional Activities/Clubs: Key Club, NHS, Softball, Voorhees Travel Softball, People to People Wreath Remembrance, Peer Tutoring, Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Italian Club. Favorite Quote: "I'm not being timid. I'm pushing and nothing is coming out!"-Sammy Best Moment: Sammy "Where's my mouth piece?! WHERE IS IT? Tell me! Tell me!!!" "I swear to God I don't know!" "SWEAR TO ME." Never will I hide Sammy's mouthpiece again. He goes all vigilante Batman." Instruments played: Trumpet Music Related Activities: "Bugler for the Berlin VFM for the last five years. Brass Ensemble for Fellowship Community Church. Bugler for the Veteran's Day Memorial service for Kennedy Health, Brass Ensemble HHS" Words of advice for underclassmen: Listen to Mr. Arena. The crazy people are always right. College/Work Plans: Stockton Words of Thanks/Appreciation: A thank you goes out to all of the people who ran this year's show. Mr. Arena and Mr. Koenig; the music was amazing. And Brian and Laurie; the drill and color guard were incredible. It was such a privilege to be involved in the show this year. And, to the band parents; without you, none of this could have been as amazing as it was. I also would like to thank my parents, because without your $20 a week gas money contribution, Sam and I wouldn't have been able to be involved. Your support in making as many competitions as possible really means a lot. You guys have always stuck by me in that way. I also appreciate the lax in chores during the season. It definitely made life easier. These last four years has been a pleasure. Being apart of the music program at Hammonton has really been an influential part of my high school career.

Alexxis Timms Years in Concert Band: 1 Additional Activities/Clubs: Book Club, Key Club, Soccer, Tennis, Track. Best Moment: Playing in the Pep Rallies. Instruments played: Flute Words of advice for underclassmen: Always try your best and practice! College/Work Plans: I will go to Rutgers University in Camden, to become a Physical Therapist. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Thank you to Mr. Arena for helping me during lessons, it had been a couple of years since I played and It was very helpful!  

Christopher Kitchen

Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 4 Years in Pep Band: 4 Years as Band Aid: 1  Favorite Quote: "You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one." – Unknown "Sing unto him a new song; Play skillfully with a loud noise." - Psalm 33:3. "If love is a labor, I'll slave 'til the end." - Rise Against, Swing Life Away" Best Moment: Junior year, when we would battle between rainstorms and

earthquake, or just being with my friends all the time. Instruments played: Percussion, Drumline (Snare), Flute Leadership Positions: Drumline Captain Music Related Activities: I play in bands with friends, and play acoustic guitar with friends at coffee house shows. Words of advice for underclassmen: Cling to what you know, and don't let go. Work hard. Be strong. College/Work Plans: I'll be studying Psychology Counseling and continuing music in every way possible. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: I want to thank every teacher or administrator that talked to me and cared about me as a person, not just a student. I would also like to thank my friends in the marching band from my freshman year to senior year for showing me what it's like to feel love in a family-type way.

Joshua Peeke Years in Concert Band: 1 Years in Marching Band: 1 Years in Jazz Chamber: 1 Best Moment: The  hug  I  got  from  Mr.  Arena  right  after  we  performed  at  Nationals,  this  year Instruments played: Guitar Music Related Activities: Private  Lessons,  rock  bands,  and  individual  study,  AP  Music  Theory Words of advice for underclassmen: Learn  all  you  can  about  music:  Theory,  Ear  Training,  and  Technical  Skills.  It's  so  useful  and  you  get  much  more  out  of  the  music  you  play. College/Work Plans: Going  to  major  in  Instrumental  Performance/Jazz  Studies  with  my  principle  instrument  being  the  guitar,  at  the  University  of  the  Arts.

Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Mr.  Arena,  thank  you  for  my  2  great  years  of  Hammonton  High  School  Music.  I  have  learned  a  lot  from  it.  

Mikayla Summer McGlone

Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 4 Years in Jazz Band: 2 Years in Pit Orchestra: 2 Years in Pep Band: 4 Additional Activities/Clubs: Key Club, Peer Tutoring, Peer Support Favorite Quote: "It is not what you look at but what you see." -Henry David Thoreau “Not until we are lost do we begin to find ourselves."-Henry David Thoreau" Best Moment: Celebrating my last marching season with the best family I could ever ask for Instruments played: Flute, Piccolo, French horn, Mellophone, Trumpet Leadership Positions: Uniform Organizer Music Related Activities: Atlantic County Honors Band Words of advice for underclassmen: Follow the rules, but always try to find loopholes. Practice doesn't make perfect. It only makes you better, so there's always room for practice, right? When you're on time, you're late. KEEP YOUR BUTTS OFF THE FREAKING FIELD. College/Work Plans: I will be attending Rutgers University majoring in Biomedical Technology. I hope to further my studies in the future and become an oncologist. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: There is no one person that deserves a specific letter of gratitude from me. With the help of Mr. Arena, Brian, all my band moms, and my huge band family, these four years have been the best they could have been. I am so proud to be a member of the Hammonton High School Marching Band, and I will never be this proud to be a part of another organization. We have all bonded together, despite our differences, to create an incredible family that I will never forget. I don't use this four-letter word loosely, so when I say this I mean it. I love you all, and I will miss you dearly.

Elena Kay Ordille

Years in Concert Band: 3 Years in Marching Band: 3 Years in Jazz Band: 1 Years in Pep Band: 3 Additional Activities/Clubs: National Honor Society Favorite Quote: "Don't be afraid. There are exquisite things in store for you. This is merely the beginning."-Oscar Wilde Best Moment: Our stellar last performance and the feeling of pure excitement and pride that followed at Giants Stadium. Instruments played: Alto Saxophone and Piano Music Related Activities: Piano Lessons Words of advice for underclassmen: Give it your all and have fun. Don't make stupid excuses like, "We can't come to practice tonight because we super glued our lips shut..." All the hard work pays off and results in an

unforgettable experience. College/Work Plans: I will be attending Rowan University as a Radio/TV/Film major and plan to direct films and act. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: I came into band as a sophomore about to enter public school for the first time after homeschooling since kindergarten. If it weren't for the amazing friends in band who took me under their wing and made me a part of what has felt like a second family for the past 3 years, (you know who you are), the transition wouldn't have been nearly as easy as it was, and my experience wouldn't have been quite as awesome. I'd also like to thank my parents for every bit of support, guidance, and help they have provided for me in these past few insane years of high school, as well as being there to support me and cheer us on at just about every last competition and concert. Finally, thank you to Mr. Arena for so enthusiastically telling me to "JOIN BAND!" and making this whole experience so cool. It's crazy to think that a totally random meeting in the hallway one summer day saved me from what could be a very rocky three years of high school.

Morgan Bowker Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 5 Years in Jazz Band: 2 Years in Pep Band: 6 Years as Band Aid: 1  Additional Activities/Clubs: Vice President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and U.P. for Life Volunteer Favorite Quote: "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13) Best Moment: My best moment was when we won States my first year marching- despite the fact that I fell during the show Instruments played: Piano and Trumpet Words of advice for underclassmen: Keep your horn up. Or you'll run. A lot. College/Work Plans: I am going to go to Rowan University and major in psychology to become a guidance counselor. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: I am grateful for how involved my parents were with marching band when I was in it. Their involvement demonstrates how they will always support anything I chose to do. I also greatly appreciate my sister for being the one to first introduce me to music and for always being there to help whenever I need her.

Madelyn Grace Parkhurst Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 3 Years in Jazz Band: 4 Favorite Quote: Smile more, think less. Best Moment: When Sam Paulson said "beautiful back!" for the very first time. Instruments played: Saxophone, Violin Leadership Positions: Music Librarian Music Related Activities: Rowan Youth Orchestra, Rowan University Orchestra Words of advice for underclassmen: Work hard, focus, but have fun! College/Work Plans: Stockton College for Physical Therapy or Nursing Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Thank you to my mom and dad for attending every competition and supporting and encouraging me through everything. Thank you to Mrs. Witten for cheering us on at every competition. Thank you to all of my friends and Jacob Massaro for making these years the most memorable years of my life.

 

Daniel Richard Rusciani

Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 5 Years in Jazz Band: 4 Years in Pep Band: 5 Additional Activities/Clubs: Diversity Club Favorite Quote: "Only  a  life  lived  for  others  is  worth  living."  -­‐Albert  Einstein Best Moment: By  far,  the  best  moment  in  Marching  Band  came  not  from  the  victories,  not  from  the  trophies,  but  from  my  last  and  final  performance.  From  the  day  I  set  foot  on  that  field  back,  when  I  was  a  scrawny,  fourteen  year  old  trombone  player,  I  always  wondered,  what  does  a  perfect  performance  feel  like?  After  Nationals,  I  finally  found  out,  and  it  is  impossible  to  dictate.  My  hope  is  that  everyone  feels  that  perfect  performance  at  least  once,  because  it  is  truly  a  mystique  and  incredible  moment. Instruments played: Trombone,  Tuba,  Baritone,  and  Piano

Leadership Positions: Unofficial  Brass  Section  Leader Music Related Activities: Select Choir, Self-­‐taught  pianist,  and  voice  lessons. Words of advice for underclassmen: Keep  chanting  Full  Metal  Jacket  during  the  warm-­‐up  runs,  and  always  be  proud  enough  for  others  to  observe,  but  not  too  proud  to  bilk  yourself  into  believing  you  won't  make  mistakes. College/Work Plans: school.  From  there,  I  will  transfer  my  credits  to  a  four-­‐year  college  and  eventually  become  a  Gastroenterologist. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Of  course  I  want  to  thank  my  parents  for  motivation,  love,  and  mostly  reliable,  if  not  parlous  transportation  throughout  the  years.  They  are  the  best  parents  I  could  ever  ask  for,  and  would  not  get  a  refund  if  given  the  opportunity.  Moreover,  I  have  Natalie,  Jenny,  and  Leonard  Rusciani,  my  siblings  who  introduced  me  to  band,  and  would  probably  disown  me  if  I  did  not  follow  in  their  footsteps.  I  also  want  to  thank  the  Band  Parents,  whom  without,  all  of  us  would  be  lost.  Then  there  are  those  two  knuckle  heads,  Mr.  Arena  and  Mr.  Koenig,  who  throughout  the  years  have  picked  me  up  while  I  was  down,  threw  me  down  again,  but  later  would  pick  me  back  up  because  they  realize  I  have  been  at  least  half  of  the  bass  section  for  the  past  five  years.  Honestly  though,  they  have  been  very  supportive  and  excellent  instructors  for  all  my  years  of  marching,  and  very  good  listeners.  Lastly,  I  want  to  thank  Brian  Law,  the  marcher  who  everyone  wishes  to  be.  He  always  carried  with  him  his  megaphone,  drill,  and  most  importantly  a  resplendent  aura;  more  contagious  than  the  smile  he  dawned.  I  will  always  have  the  highest  respect  for  him  as  an  instructor,  and  as  a  friend.  Without  all  of  these  people,  I  would  not  be  the  person  I  am  today,  and  I  am  proud  to  have  them  in  my  life!  

Rachel Michelle Kopania Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 4 Years in Jazz Band: 1 Years in Pit Orchestra: 3 Years in Pep Band: 5 Favorite Quote: “All  our  dreams  can  come  true,  if  we  have  the  courage  to  pursue  them.”  –  Walt  Disney Best Moment: I'll  always  remember  last  year's  trip  to  Cleveland  and  all  of  the  epic  times  on  the  "Party  Bus"  with  the  crew  listening  to  the  "PartyPod"  on  our  way  to  competitions.  I  will  also  never  forget  running  laps  for  Mr.  Koenig  in  the  cold  at  2  a.m.  after  States  my  sophomore  year. Instruments played: Clarinet   Music Related Activities: Select Choir, All  South  Jersey  Wind  Ensemble,  All  South  Jersey  Orchestra,  All  South  Jersey  Symphonic  Band,  Olympic  Conference  Honors  Band,  South  Jersey  Area  Wind  Ensemble  (Side  By  Side),  Atlantic  Cape  Honors  Band,  Pitman  Summer  Youth  Bands,  Barrington  Band.  Words of advice for underclassmen: Enjoy  every  moment  of  high  school  while  you  can,  because  it  goes  by  really  fast.  Don't  be  afraid  to  try  new  things  or  do  something  you're  not  used  to  because  you  never  know  what's  waiting  for  you.  If  you're  going  after  something,  don't  let  anyone  keep  you  down  or  keep  you  from  going  after  your  dreams.  Stay  focused,  keep  your  head  held  high,  make  good  decisions  and  have  fun.    Also,  listen  to  Mr.  Arena...he  usually  knows  what  he's  talking  about!  I  leave  the  back  of  the  Party  Bus  to  Layne  and  Hoots…choose  the  music  wisely. College/Work Plans: In  the  fall  I  will  attend  The  College  of  New  Jersey,  where  I  will  major  in  Music  Education.    After  earning  my  bachelor’s  degree,  I  hope  to  attend  graduate  school  to  earn  my  master’s  degree  in  music. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: First,  I  would  like  to  thank  my  mom  for  driving  me  to  my  private  lessons  since  sixth  grade  and  for  never  telling  me  to  pick  a  “real  major”  for  college.    Dad:  thank  you  for  always  keeping  me  in  line,  and  for  making  sure  I  practice.  To  my  brother  Aaron:    thank  you  for  always  being  there  for  me  and  thank  you  for  being  the  best  brother  ever;  I  can't  wait  to  spend  a  semester  at  TCNJ  with  you!!  To  Pop  Pop:    thank  you  for  always  being  my  biggest  fan;  I  owe  it  all  to  you.    I  also  want  to  thank  my  entire  family  for  their  constant  support  throughout  my  musical  career;  without  you,  I  would  not  be  where  I  am  today.    A  special  thank  you  to  my  private  teachers  Mr.  Dennis  MacMullin,  Mr.  George  Balog  and  Mr.  Roger  McKinney  for  teaching  me  everything  I  know  about  music,  the  clarinet  and  for  all  of  the  many  opportunities  that  you  have  given  me.  To  Rachel  Schwab:  thank  you  for  always  being  there  for  me  through  the  good  and  bad;  you're  the  greatest  friend  ever,  and  I  couldn't  have  gotten  through  high  school  without  you.    To  the  Band:  you  guys  

are  amazing,  thanks  for  all  of  the  great  laughs  and  memories.  Keep  working  hard;  I’ll  be  back  to  visit!  To  the  Band  Boosters:  thanks  for  making  all  of  this  happen  and  for  all  of  the  food  during  the  marching  band  season.  To  Mr.  Koenig:  thanks  for  always  listening  to  me  rant  about  everything,  and  for  always  being  there  for  me.  I’ll  miss  you  screaming  "Rachel"  all  of  the  time.    Finally,  to  Mr.  Arena:    although  at  times  you  drove  me  crazy,  you  were  always  there  for  me  and  taught  me  so  much  about  music  and  life.  I'm  really  going  to  miss  you,  especially  how  you  always  pick  on  me.  Thank  you  for  all  of  the  wonderful  memories,  and  for  making  my  high  school  career  special;  it  has  been  a  real  adventure!    

Dennis Patrick McFerren Jr. Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 1 Years in Jazz Band: 4 Years in Pep Band: 4 Additional Activities/Clubs: Track,  Soccer,  and  Green  Club  Favorite Quote: "Do  or  do  not,  there  is  no  try.”  -­‐Yoda,  Star-­‐Wars  Best Moment: Walking  onto  retreat  at  states  and  having  the  honor  to  represent  Hammonton  High  school  along  with  my  other  peers Instruments played: Saxophone,  Piano  Leadership Positions: Music Related Activities: I  play  Christmas  music  for  the  elderly  at  the  Fountains  every  year   Words of advice for underclassmen: Always  play  out  and  don't  be  afraid  of  

making  mistakes…  we  all  make  mistakes.    P.S.    That  also  goes  for  you,  Mr.  Arena),  but  it's  learning  from  those  mistakes,  that  progress's  us  as  musicians College/Work Plans: I  am  attending  Rowan  this  upcoming  fall  as  Mathematics  major  with  the  intent  to  receive  my  bachelor’s  degree. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: First  off  I  would  like  to  thank  my  parents  for  always  supporting  me  and  my  involvement  in  music.  Secondly  I’d  like  to  thank  Mr.  Lieby    for  making  both  band  and  the  saxophone  something  that  went  beyond  elementary  school,  thirdly  I'd  like  to  thank    Mr.  White  for  pushing  me  further  into  music  in  both  concert  band  and  jazz  band,  Lastly  to  Mr.  Arena  for  just  being  him.    He  helped  prepare  me  for  college  and  made  the  last  four  years  the  best  4  years  of  jazz  band  I  could  have  asked  for.  It  is  mainly  due  to  him  that  makes  me  want  to  continue  jazz  band  in  college.  Thank  you  for  being  my  inspiration  man!"        

Christina Cavallaro Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 3 Years in Jazz Band: 1 Years in Pep Band: 3 Additional Activities/Clubs: National Honors Society, Mock Trial Favorite Quote: "When  the  power  of  love  overcomes  the  love  of  power,  the  world  will  know  peace.” -­‐  Jimi  Hendrix  Best Moment: Pre-comp parties with the people who have made a major impact on my life Instruments played: Flute,  piccolo,  mellophone,  French  horn Words of advice for underclassmen: Always  keep  trying  even  when  you  feel  like  completely  giving  up.  Do  marching  band  for  as  long  as  you  can  and  always  cherish  and  keep  the  friendships  you  make  in  band. College/Work Plans: Stockton  College  of  New  Jersey  for  Nursing  Plan  to  further  education  and  become  an  oncology  nurse  practitioner. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Thanks  to  Mr.  Arena  who  has  stood  behind  me  as  a  teacher  through  my  4  years  of  high  school.  

Thomas Michael Thompson Years in Concert Band: 1 Years in Marching Band: 1 Years in Pep Band: 1 Years in Rock Band: 1 Favorite Quote: "If  no  one  else  will  volunteer" Best Moment: There  are  WAY  too  many  moments  to  only  pick  one,  and  WAY  too  many  moments  to  pick  them  all.  Every  moment  with  the  drumline  was  amazing. Instruments played: Guitar,  Drums,  Marching  Bass  Drum,  Tuba,  Baritone Music Related Activities: Select Choir, I  perform  in  local  music  shows  with  my  guitar,  and  I  sing  as  well. Words of advice for underclassmen: Do  what  makes  you  happy. College/Work Plans: Community  college,  then  I  plan  to  transfer  to  a  university  to  study  in  the  field  of  pharmacy.   Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Thank  you  drumline  for  all  of  the  best  bro  time  moments  of  my  life.  Thank  you  to  the  parents  who  have  helped  through  my  time  in  the  marching  band,  especially  the  ones  I  was  able  to  talk  to  and  see  more  often  than  others…*cough,  cough*  Mrs.  Jakes  Mom  and  Mrs.  Koob!  That  does  not  mean  I  don't  appreciate  the  other  parents  as  well  though!  Thank  you  Mr.  Arena  and  Mr.  Koenig  for  letting  me  whoop  you  both  in  Super  Smash  Brothers.  Especially    you,  Mr.  Koenig...  you  cheater.  

Candace A. Capoferri Years in Concert Band: 4 Years in Marching Band: 3 Years in Jazz Band: 1 Years in Pep Band: 4 Additional Activities/Clubs: Soccer,  Bowling,  Track  &  Field,  Mock  Trial,  NHS Favorite Quote: “If  ever  there  is  tomorrow  when  we're  not  together...  there  is  something  you  must  always  remember.  You  are  braver  than  you  believe,  stronger  than  you  seem,  and  smarter  than  you  think.  But  the  most  important  thing  is,  even  if  we're  apart...  I'll  always  be  with  you."  ―  A.A.  Milne Instruments played: Eb,  Bb  clarinet Music Related Activities: Atlantic  Cape  Honors  Band Words of advice for underclassmen: Don't  be  afraid  to  make  people  question  

your  sanity  every  once  in  a  while. College/Work Plans: Attending  ACCC  in  the  fall  to  obtain  Associate's  degree  in  Liberal  Arts. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Thanks,  Mr.  Arena,  for  putting  up  with  my  running  between  sports,  letting  me  switch  my  instrument  for  a  sandwich,  and  for  sprinting  around  shouting  my  dots  at  me.    Rachel,  Angel,  and  Mel:  Thanks  for  all  the  section  lovin'!  Dallas,  thanks.  For  everything.    Thank  you  mommy,  for  carting  me  all  over  creation,  for  coming  to  almost  every  performance,  for  listening  to  me  ramble  about  the  crazy  things  that  went  on,  and  just  for  being  practically  perfect  in  every  way."    

Gemma Barrera

Years in Concert Band: 4 Additional Activities/Clubs: Yearbook Favorite Quote: “My thoughts are stars, I cannot fathom into constellations”- John Greene Best Moment: Walking the Golden Gate Bridge with Everyone in San Francisco. Instruments played: Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Words of advice for underclassmen: Never Stop Playing! College/Work Plans: Camden County College for foreign languages and International Studies. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: Thank you to my mom for letting me play and to Mr. Arena for always making our concerts memorable.    

Alison Collins Years in Marching Band: 4 Years in Colorguard: 4 Additional Activities/Clubs: Spring Musical And Chorus. Favorite Quote: "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'" ~Audrey Hepburn Best Moment: Every moment with the Color Guard Music Related Activities: Marching band, Chorus, and 4 years of the Spring Musical Words of advice for underclassmen: Don't let the petty high school drama get to you. Remember that it's just high school and when you graduate none of it is going to matter. Also use you're time wisely! You don't realize how fast high school is going to fly by. College/Work Plans: Going to ACCC for 2 years then trying to study abroad in England. Words of Thanks/Appreciation: I want to thank Mr. Arena for never giving up on this band and for always pushing us to be our best. Not only is he a great band Director, but he's also a great friend. You can go to him for advice and he will never judge you. He will simply listen to what you have to say, and then give him input. Even though I didn't like him at times, I have come to realize that he only wants us to reach our highest potentials. He doesn't want to see us end up like bums. Mr. Arena genuinely cares about all of his students. That's something not a lot of teachers posses. For that and everything else I thank him. The same goes for the rest of the staff that helped in Marching Band, and all of the Band Parents. Without them we wouldn't have gotten to where we are today.

Sections

Alto & Tenor Saxophone Maddy Parkhurst,

Rachel Savage, Elena Ordille, Karla Ordonez, Chase Ballas, Dan Cirrino, Dennis McFerren, Rashan Parker

 

Pit Patrick MacMillain, Josh Peeke, Rachel Friel, Christian Milazzo,

Jade Silva, Erika Plecynski Annie Samanic, Dallas Blemings, Rihanna Butcher, Mathew Burnham,

Wesley Ein , Luke Morsa

Drumline Lauren Koob, Tom Thompson, Eric Koob, Jake Massarro, Chris Kitchen, Zeriah

Conover, Mason Mena, Eric Wendt

   

Clarinet Angel Cabrera, Rachel Kopania Candace Capoferri, Melissa Malcom

                                                 

Brass  Jeff Martin, Sam Paulson, Michael Scarpato, Adolfo Ramon, Dan Rusciani,

Brielle Lord, Sean Halstead, Gianna Figeuroa, Amanda Nelke, Rachel Schwab, Marissa Nocito, Wesley Ein

                               

ColorGuard Dakota Blemings, Alison Collins, Emma Heath, Lizz Gibson, Erin McDonough,

Abbey McLeod, Olivia Justice Samantha Bucciarelli, Ashlee Cliff, Brianna Knox, Alma Albarran,

Lindsey Rodio, Elizabeth Pantalone

Piccolo/Flutes Amy Schwab, Daysarah Negroni, Kaithlyn Atty, Layne Mossop,

Shontiana Butcher, Claire Ogden, Mikayla McGlone

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Thank you to our Band Aides! Malach i Massaro , Sam Mossop, Ne i l Massaro , M ike Chance,

James Donovan, Kev in S idebot tom, Sarah Osenenko, Kay la O l iva , Ferr is E l l ington, PJ Ammendol ia , and Dy lan Scarpato

                             

                                         

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