Before the start of the school year in late August, the families and friends of band members are invited to the Watermelon Bust.  The band directors drone on about whatever...I generally don't pay too much attention...the band performs a small portion of their show, and then the visitors are invited to join their band member on the field for some marching. We have been doing this for many years, but this year was significant because it would be our LAST year! In reality, there were no tears shed...only gratitude...for the 11 or so year ride and the wonderful experiences and friends band has provided to all of our children.  Marching season was just beginning for the fall semester, and frankly, it was a bittersweet thing to have been nearing the end of a Casper Era in the Allen Eagle Marching Band.

 Holy cow! Grant is always just too cool for anyone and anything!

Again, too cool:)