IHS Band conducts car wash at Chicken Express in Waxahachie

Image: Fast food, clean cars and the IHS band washes on… — The Italy Gladiator Regiment Band conducted a fund-raising car wash at the Chicken Express Restaurant in Waxahachie on Saturday. The IHS Band hopes to raise funds for a spring break trip to Florida and compete in a week-long tournament.

Fast food, clean cars and the IHS band washes on… — The Italy Gladiator Regiment Band conducted a fund-raising car wash at the Chicken Express Restaurant in Waxahachie on Saturday. The IHS Band hopes to raise funds for a spring break trip to Florida and compete in a week-long tournament.

Image: Humming while working — IHS Band members Kortnei Johnson, Zachary Mercer and Brett Kirton scrub-a-dub the cars.

Humming while working — IHS Band members Kortnei Johnson, Zachary Mercer and Brett Kirton scrub-a-dub the cars.

Image: Fun in the suds — Madison Washington, Emily Stiles and Drenda Burk sit in the suds while soaping another car.

Fun in the suds — Madison Washington, Emily Stiles and Drenda Burk sit in the suds while soaping another car.

Image: Clean as a whistle — Bailey DeBorde diligently scrubs the tires.

Clean as a whistle — Bailey DeBorde diligently scrubs the tires.

Image: It takes two — Kevin Roldan mans the hose while Brett Kirton soaps the side view mirror.

It takes two — Kevin Roldan mans the hose while Brett Kirton soaps the side view mirror.

Image: Teaming up — Reagan Cockerham scrubs the fender while Brett Kirton gets under the wiper.

Teaming up — Reagan Cockerham scrubs the fender while Brett Kirton gets under the wiper.

Image: Nice rhythm — IHS Band members march around the cars cleaning all the way.

Nice rhythm — IHS Band members march around the cars cleaning all the way.

Image: Eat more chicken! — Jennifer Hernandez and Reid Jacinto hold the signs and Michael Martinez toots his own horn, all in an effort to attract customers to the Chicken Express Restaurant.

Eat more chicken! — Jennifer Hernandez and Reid Jacinto hold the signs and Michael Martinez toots his own horn, all in an effort to attract customers to the Chicken Express Restaurant.

Image: Plenty of autos — Drivers take advantage of the IHS Band fund-raising car wash.

Plenty of autos — Drivers take advantage of the IHS Band fund-raising car wash.

Image: You missed a spot — IHS Band director Jesus Perez raises his towel similar to when he conducts the band when playing their Christmas and spring concerts.

You missed a spot — IHS Band director Jesus Perez raises his towel similar to when he conducts the band when playing their Christmas and spring concerts.

Image: Bucket-o-fun — Melissa Smithey keeps the water flowing to the car washers.

Bucket-o-fun — Melissa Smithey keeps the water flowing to the car washers.

Image: Look out! — Bailey Deborde plans an unsuspecting attack on Reagan Cockerham. Did she or didn’t she pour it?

Look out! — Bailey Deborde plans an unsuspecting attack on Reagan Cockerham. Did she or didn’t she pour it?

Image: Perfect harmony — Melissa Smithey uses her height to clean the car tops while Makenzie Davis-Goodwin soaps the sides.

Perfect harmony — Melissa Smithey uses her height to clean the car tops while Makenzie Davis-Goodwin soaps the sides.

Image: Your so nosy — Desi Brooks buries her nose into her work. Desi hopes to replace the soap on her nose with suntan lotion during spring break next year in Florida while competing in a band competition.

Your so nosy — Desi Brooks buries her nose into her work. Desi hopes to replace the soap on her nose with suntan lotion during spring break next year in Florida while competing in a band competition.

Image: All clean now — Reid Jacinto will be able to skip his Saturday night bath after participating in the IHS Band car wash.

All clean now — Reid Jacinto will be able to skip his Saturday night bath after participating in the IHS Band car wash.

Image: Dedication — Birthday girl Brianna Perry is having a birthday she will never forget.

Dedication — Birthday girl Brianna Perry is having a birthday she will never forget.

Image: Need a hand? — Briann Perry multitasks while Zachary Mercer dries off the back of the van.

Need a hand? — Briann Perry multitasks while Zachary Mercer dries off the back of the van.

Image: Ready for Florida — Sporting their beach wear, IHS Band director Jesus perez and percussionist Kevin Roldan are ready to rock Florida over spring break.

Ready for Florida — Sporting their beach wear, IHS Band director Jesus perez and percussionist Kevin Roldan are ready to rock Florida over spring break.

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