14 October 2001

East Receives Highest Score of Year at Nelsonville York

In competition on Saturday, October 13, at Nelsonville York's Buckeye Classic, the East Marching Band received second place Class A, as well as receiving the second highest overall score (although no awards were presented in overall competition). The band's score of 263.8 ranks as the band's highest score of the year (in fact, the highest in two years).

In close competition, Athens received First Place, Class A honors, edging past East's 263.8 with a 265.7. East took the Second Place, Class A award, with Philo's score of 259.6 ranked them Third Place, Class A. With only 6.1 points difference between Third and First Places, it shows just how exciting the competition was between the top bands (these three band's were also the top three overall).

Also in Class A awards, East's Color Guard won Best Auxiliary, Class A, ranking third overall, with Logan Elm (Class B) being the highest scored guard, and Licking Valley (Class B) coming in second. The band's marching ranked Best Marching, Class A, as well as being the highest marching score (by over 5 points in the averaged final score) of the show. Philo's percussion received Best Percussion honors in Class A, in addition to being the best scored at the competition. Rounding out the awards in Class A, Athens won both Best Music and Best General Effect in Class A.

Class C Awards

Best Auxiliary : Federal Hocking
Best Percussion : Waterford
Best Marching : Waterford
Best General Effect : Waterford
Best Music : Waterford
2nd Place Band : Federal Hocking
1st Place Band : Waterford

Class B Awards

Best Auxiliary : Logan Elm
Best Percussion : Logan Elm
Best Marching : Licking Valley
Best General Effect : Logan Elm
Best Music : Logan Elm
3rd Place Band : Vinton County
2nd Place Band : Licking Valley
1st Place Band : Logan Elm

Class A Awards

Best Auxiliary : East
Best Percussion : Philo
Best Marching : East
Best General Effect : Athens
Best Music : Athens
3rd Place Band : Philo
2nd Place Band : East
1st Place Band : Athens

Congratulations to all of the bands that competed in the 2001 Buckeye Classic. With such a high level of performance across the board, it's unfortunate that everybody can't be recognized with awards, but certainly don't be discouraged; your performances speak for themselves, and the crowds really appreciate your months of hard work!

Jessica Mullens Named 2001 East Football Homecoming Queen

The website would like to recognize Jessica Mullens, senior mellophone player (and soloist) on her wonderful achievement. She was crowned 2001 Football Homecoming Queen on Friday, October 12, during halftime ceremonies at Allard Park. Congratulations, Jessie, we're all so very proud of you!!!