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10 schools april12 2011 “Vernalla” Schools Complete Band Tour Students from the “Vernalla” Schools recently returned form their Spring Break Band Tour of California. Tim) was Yreka High School, where YHS sponsored a dinner for the Vernalla Band. The Yreka and Vernalla Bands both participated in a concert that evening; the tour spent the night in the Yreka HS gym. Day two was spent on a bus drive to Healdsburg Community Church. Healdsburg is Mr. Izzett’s home town where he grew up. The Community Church held a dinner and the Vernalla band was able to play a two- hour concert with the Healdsburg “Vernalla” students—members of the Vernonia Community Band and Molalla High School Bands visited Alcatraz and Healdsburg Island during their recent tour of California. High School band. “Vernalla” stands for Vernonia “It just happened that the song (middle and high school) and Molalla the Healdsburg Community high school combined bands. Thirty- Band was performing was a one Vernonia 8th-12th graders and song the Molalla Band has fourteen Molalla High Schoolers toured been performing,” said Izzett, California, March 21-26, 2011. “so they invited the Molalla Vernonia Band Director Rob kids to sit in with them and Izzett said the trip went smoothly and perform.” Izzett’s band everyone seemed to have a great time. director from when he was in First stop after a long charter middle and high school, Lou bus ride (with a great driver named Sbrana, who is now retired, director on the campus. Back at the hotel, the kids enjoyed swimming in the rain and karaoke. Izzett was named “Karaoke King” for his version of “Rhinestone Cowboy” by the group. Izzett says that, when asked, many of the students stated the Berkeley visit and the chance to work with a college conductor was the highlight of the trip. Day Five was a long ride to Dunsmuir, California, for a stay in their gym, and dinner provided by the DHS staff. The concert in Dunsmuir conducted the Vernalla Band for one song as well. The group spent the night at the church. Day three started with a short bus ride over the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco. The group had a Duck Boat tour of the city, ate lunch at Pier 39 and then toured Alcatraz! After a late dinner at Denny’s, the group arrived at their hotel at about 10:00 P.M. Day Four included a tour of the Winchester Mystery House and a surprise organized for the band by Mr. Izzett-- an hour-long rehearsal/workshop conducted by the UC Berkeley band continued on page 11 The “Vernalla” Band readies for a performance. VHS Spring Sports Under Way Vernonia High School spring sports teams have begun competition after a very wet preseason. With limited opportunities to get outside for practice on the field, course and track, and cancellations of several non-league competitions, the VHS baseball, softball, track and field and golf teams are well into the start of their seasons. But as head baseball coach, Aaron Miller says, “Weather is an issue, but everyone we play against has to deal with it too.” Coach Miller has another young group in his baseball program. The team will be lead by juniors Josh Butcher at second base, Jackson Miller at shortstop, and returning First Team All League catcher, T.J. White. supporting Washington Grade School April 12- 18 Online at www.bn.com/bookfairs Bookfair ID #10447746 After losing three games center fielders head, driving in three runs, against former state champion, Portland and later hit a long shot into left field to Christian, the Loggers bounced back bring home another run. with strong outings against Nestucca. Softball coach Randy Shockey Pitching is going to be key factor also has a young team this year, with in the success of the Logger’s program only three seniors. The team is off to a this year. Lacking a dominant pitcher, good start with early season wins over Miller intends to use a variety of players Portland Christian, and Nestucca. on the mound throughout the season. The Lady Loggers are hitting Ryan Lawrence, Austin Cutright, Jake the ball well so far this season, with Titus, freshman Bo Clark, Jackson Ariel and Meagan Rock leading the way. Miller, Butcher, and White will all see action throughout the season. Miller expects one of the teams strengths to be defense, with several starters from last year returning to their positions. On offense, Miller hopes the team bats come alive and the team will be able to put together some runs. Miller says Butcher spent a lot of time in the off season working on his hitting, and it showed against Nestucca, supporting as Butcher drilled a bases supporting Courtney Paden pitches for the Lady Loggers. loaded double over the Natalie and Samantha Wallace have also been key contributors along with freshman Stephanie Castro and Kelsey Brown. Defense and pitching will be key with Courtney Paden and Meagen Rock sharing the duties on the mound. Next up for the Loggers baseball and softball: a scheduled home game against Neah_Kah-Nie on 4/12; away games at Neah_Kah-Nie on 4/15 and Gaston 4/19; a home double header against Gaston on 4/22 and a home game against Knappa on 4/26. Washington Grade Washington Grade School School Open April 12- 18 House Celebration! April 12- 18 Creatures & Vernonia Florist Online at Online at www.bn.com/bookfairs are celebrating Bookfair ID #10447746 www.bn.com/bookfairs with the community! Bookfair ID #10447746 Saturday, May 7th, 10:00 AM Welcoming Michal & Dennis Smith as new owners of Creatures Enjoying our first ever Grand Opening for both Creatures and Vernonia Florist Celebrating 10 years in business for Ben & Lisa Edgar Come in and see what’s new. Bring your Mom and get $3 off your Mother’s Day gift from Vernonia Florist. 736 Bridge St Vernonia Free candy basket treats balloons for kids cake punch coffee raffle prizes Miss Rodeo Oregon, Mackenzie Carr will be signing autographs. Bring the whole family and celebrate with us! Vernonia Band Hopes to Perform at State Festival The Vernonia High School Band is waiting to hear if they will be traveling to Oregon State University to perform in the State Festival. Although Vernonia did not win their League, they still received qualifying scores, and, according to Band Director Rob Izzett, the band is now in a pool of schools that are being considered by adjudicators to be chosen. The band will find out on April 25 th if they were picked. Izzett says he is not sure of the last time the Vernonia Band has performed at the State level; he knows it has been at least eight years, and probably longer. Izzett is looking for local sponsorship to help defray the cost of traveling to Oregon State. “Anything will help offset the cost,” says Izzett. Anyone who would like to help sponsor the trip can call the school district office at (503) 429- 5891 and pledge support for the Band State Festival.
