Gladiator Regiment Band performs for parents and enjoys Band Social

Image: GRB band member Adam Michael hits all the right notes — Freshman band member Adam Michael continues to follow in his brothers footsteps and will be marching in the Gladiator Regiment Band on Friday nights. Adam’s brother Chase Michael ’09 is currently attending Texas Tech University pursuing a degree in environmental engineering.

GRB band member Adam Michael hits all the right notes — Freshman band member Adam Michael continues to follow in his brothers footsteps and will be marching in the Gladiator Regiment Band on Friday nights. Adam’s brother Chase Michael ’09 is currently attending Texas Tech University pursuing a degree in environmental engineering. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan cheeses — Megan Buchanan cheeses for the camera before the Gladiator Regiment Band performs in front of the folks.

Megan cheeses — Megan Buchanan cheeses for the camera before the Gladiator Regiment Band performs in front of the folks. (Barry Byers)

Image: Perfect for Perez — There is no doubt the GRBs band director Jesus Perez will be smiling when he sees these perfect rows.

Perfect for Perez — There is no doubt the GRBs band director Jesus Perez will be smiling when he sees these perfect rows. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reed can play — Jimesha “I be jamming” Reed keeps time with the beat.

Reed can play — Jimesha “I be jamming” Reed keeps time with the beat. (Barry Byers)

Image: Grrrrrr! — Melissa Smithey really enjoys making that clashing sound.

Grrrrrr! — Melissa Smithey really enjoys making that clashing sound. (Barry Byers)

Image: Whitney Wolaver — Whitney’s the little soldier girl.

Whitney Wolaver — Whitney’s the little soldier girl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex Minton-Fielder — Alex handles herself like a pro.

Alex Minton-Fielder — Alex handles herself like a pro. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tara Wallis — Tara plays her trumpet with the same intensity she plays sports.

Tara Wallis — Tara plays her trumpet with the same intensity she plays sports. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tristin Oldfield — Oldfield plays the GRBs new halftime song, “Green Onions.”

Tristin Oldfield — Oldfield plays the GRBs new halftime song, “Green Onions.” (Barry Byers)

Image: Fan-TAZ-tic! — Michael “Taz” Martinez will help lead the Gladiator Regiment Band as a senior this year.

Fan-TAZ-tic! — Michael “Taz” Martinez will help lead the Gladiator Regiment Band as a senior this year. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marisela Perez — Marisela plays while keeping her eyes on the drum majors.

Marisela Perez — Marisela plays while keeping her eyes on the drum majors. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson — Kortnei gets a little help from the tuba section.

Kortnei Johnson — Kortnei gets a little help from the tuba section. (Barry Byers)

Image: Madison Washington — Madison stays focused during the band’s performance.

Madison Washington — Madison stays focused during the band’s performance. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jacob Witte — Jacob blares away on his trumpet.

Jacob Witte — Jacob blares away on his trumpet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank — Even when Bailey’s not talking she can be heard loud and clear.

Bailey Eubank — Even when Bailey’s not talking she can be heard loud and clear. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nolan Griffith — Nolan doesn’t miss a beat with his trombone.

Nolan Griffith — Nolan doesn’t miss a beat with his trombone. (Barry Byers)

Image: A step above — Band director and stunt man Jesus Perez plans to take the Gladiator Regiment Band to new heights, no matter how perilous.

A step above — Band director and stunt man Jesus Perez plans to take the Gladiator Regiment Band to new heights, no matter how perilous. (Barry Byers)

Image: Meagan Hooker — Meagan Hooker is like an angel playing the flute.

Meagan Hooker — Meagan Hooker is like an angel playing the flute. (Barry Byers)

Image: Our band major — Jessica Hernandez was gracious in allowing this picture to be used. Besides, who doesn’t love ice cream?

Our band major — Jessica Hernandez was gracious in allowing this picture to be used. Besides, who doesn’t love ice cream? (Barry Byers)

Image: Reid and Taz go for it — Reid Jacinto and Michael “Taz” Martinez dig into the ice cream during the band social. In the background, Morgan Cockerham and Alyssa Richards hope the guys save some for them.

Reid and Taz go for it — Reid Jacinto and Michael “Taz” Martinez dig into the ice cream during the band social. In the background, Morgan Cockerham and Alyssa Richards hope the guys save some for them. (Barry Byers)

Image: The background girls — Morgan Cockerham, Jaclynn Lewis and Alyssa Richards are ready for their chance at the ice cream.

The background girls — Morgan Cockerham, Jaclynn Lewis and Alyssa Richards are ready for their chance at the ice cream. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mmmmm! — Kyonne Birdsong and Jimesha Reed help themselves to some ice cream.

Mmmmm! — Kyonne Birdsong and Jimesha Reed help themselves to some ice cream. (Barry Byers)

Image: Can’t talk now — Paola Mata and Chante Birdsong enjoy some light gossip and some good ice cream.

Can’t talk now — Paola Mata and Chante Birdsong enjoy some light gossip and some good ice cream. (Barry Byers)

Image: Together we can! — 8th grade band members Madison Washington and Jaclynn Lewis are excited about the upcoming school year!

Together we can! — 8th grade band members Madison Washington and Jaclynn Lewis are excited about the upcoming school year! (Barry Byers)

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