High School Graduation

We graduated Immaculata High School today! 

Day 15 - Back in NJ

Went to school today. I took my English exam and my Theology exam this morning. They were both incredibly easy. I talked to my band directors at school for a while. They were excited to hear about my (so far) Crown experiences.

After that I went over Allie's house and we went to Walmart. I got a raincoat that actually fits and I also got one of those towel things that keeps you cool when you wet it.  It WILL come in handy in Arizona in two weeks.

Tonight I have to go to the Baccalaureate Mass for Graduation.

Food is yummy. I like food.

Day 14. Heading back for graduation

Today we finished all of our choreography. It's so much to remember. And it will need a LOT of cleaning. 

It's about 4 pm and I'm in the Crown van heading to Charlotte airport to fly back to New Jersey for graduation! 

Day 13

More Jim Moore body work. Ouch. But the show is amazing. Once again. Ouch. Dancing is really hard. Ouch. 

Here's a few common quotes from the day. 

"You want me to do what??" 

"How am I supposed to do that while playing?"

"How do I prevent gravity from hurting me while I do that?"

"I can't bend that way"

"My knees are bloody"

(Visual staff) "I don't care if you can't hold that hand stand. Just do it"

"Ouch"

"This is awesome"

We learned so much stuff today. Our brains are on overload. And my hands are numb from putting all of my weight on them. 

Cool storm in the distance at sunset. 

Day 12 schedule

They follow basketball here. I don't know any basketball anything. Haha oh well. I hope the Heat loses because then the staff will be mad and they will push us harder. 

Day 11

The staff is getting mad at us. We are getting mad at ourselves. Our rehearsal technique is not very good. People are talking to much in between reps and we are wasting time. It must be fixed ASAP. 

On another scary note. There are three vets on the side line as alternates. Two of them have been at crown for two years. The other is a dci champion and also a crown vet. The staff wants them on the field and they are going to find the bad kids that have contracts and kick them out. Two of those vets are trumpets. I know I'm one of the stronger rookies and other vets say I'm fine as long as I keep following directions and pushing my limits. That is what I'm doing. 

And by the way. The choreography is extremely hard and confusing. But it looks absolutely amazing. 

Day 11. Starting choreography

This is hard stuff. If you've seen last years crown show. Just imagine them trying to top all of last years dancing in this years pre show. We've got a lot to go.