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Jacob Carley
Clarinet
"I hope the Bixby Bands of the future have lots of success in everything they do. Also I could never have made it through this year without all the other seniors. You guys rock!"
Jarred plans to attend Oklahoma State, receive a Master's Degree in Education, then pursue a profession in teaching & administration, or to wherever God leads him.
Outstanding Achievement
Earning the rank of Eagle Scout
Freshman Year
Winning 5A at OBA and earning Eagle Scout
Sophomore Year
Making Clarinet choir and superior ratings at District and State
Junior Year
Making Clarinet Choir and Woodwind Choir and being inducted into NHS
Senior Year
Joining STOCO, Spanish Club, Acceptance to OSU and Frisbee Club
Favorite Memory
When I was a Freshman, Bixby won the medal for winning our class at OBA. That year was totally awesome because it meant so much to accomplish so amazing.
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Blake Choisnet
Clarinet, Alto, Tenor & Bari Saxophone, Bass Drum & Center Snare
"I would like to thank my parents for all the years of encouragement, patience, love & guidance they have given me. A big thank you to all the Directors for making my high school so memorable and for giving me the vision for my future. And thanks to all my friends who have made each day of high school a blast!"
Blake will spend six weeks in Tyler, Tx. at Pine Cove Christian Camps in the Young Guns program. He will attend Oklahoma State University and major in Music Education or Music Business with plans to become a Band Director at High School or College Level Look out Mr. Wagoner!
Outstanding Achievement
Plays Clarinet, Alto, Tenor and bari saxophones, bass drum and center snare Participating in the OMEA All-state Concert Band and making All-state on four instruments
Freshman Year
All-district—1st Chair Clarinet, BHS Woodwind, Saxophone, and Clarinet Choirs
Sophomore Year
All-district Clarinet, All-State OMEA Jazz Band, IAJE/OBA Honor Jazz Band, Alto Saxophone section Leader, Youth Leadership Tulsa-Graduate, Bixby Jazz Band State Comp. 1st runner-up
Junior Year
BHS Outstanding Woodwind Player, SWOSU Jazz Camp Outstanding Saxophone Award, IAJE/OBA Honor Jazz Band, All-state OMEA Concert Band and Jazz Band, BHS Drumline
Senior Year
Bixby Frisbee Club-Founder, President/Captain of Bixby’s Ultimate Frisbee Team, Class Treasurer, German Club Treasurer, BHSConcert Choir-Principle clarinet, BHS Band Royalty,Optimist Club Youth Leadership Honoree, OMEA All-state Jazz Band
Favorite Memory
I’ll never forget winning State Freshman year, Florida, Blue Shades & Jazz trips
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Nathan Cole
Trumpet & Brass Captain
Dear Trumpets, Ten years from now when I drive by Washington Irving Park at four in the morning the day of marching band finals. I had better have a hamburger on the grill.
Nathan plans to obtain a Masters Degree from Northeastern State University in Engineering and Music. He will then pursue a career in Drafting, marry and have a big family.
Outstanding Achievement
Surviving ten weeks of band camp, 21 parades, 46 football games, around 188 7:00am rehearsals, 1,942 push-ups (yes Mr. Parker I did cheat on some), 14 contests, 2 bowl games and the smell of 142 band members after 28 hour bus rides to Florida, and still be alive!
Freshman Year
5A State Championship Marching Band member, Member of District Champion Academic Team
Sophomore Year
First time member of OBA Honor Jazz Band
Junior Year
Lead Trumpet in Jazz Band, Academic Letterman
Senior Year
Brass Captain, All-state Jazz
Favorite Memory
When Nathan forgot half his uniform in the State Concert Band.. The Jazz Band shoe swap, When half the Jazz Band almost got arrested in Tahlequah,When Chris’ hubcaps would make it onto the bus before him. Waking up at four in the morning to have a hoe-down before State Marching Contest. The blinker fluid. When the trumpets lost the section showdown….wait...
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Michael Estes
Percussion
Remington Fischer
Trumpet
Remington plans to attend Vanderbilt University and major in Chemical Engineering and eventually get an MBA and own his own company.
Outstanding Achievement
Making All-state and being Valedictorian
Freshman Year
Superior State Soloist, All-district, Brass Choir, Outstanding Freshman Brass Award Sophomore Year
All-district, Brass Choir
Junior Year
Superior State Soloist, Trumpet Choir, All-district, Brass Choir, Survived Marching Band Solo, Outstanding Junior Brass, Won Section Showdown, Section Leader
Senior Year
All-state, All-district, Trumpet Choir, Section Leader, Won Section Showdown
Favorite Memory
The Trumpet Hoe-Downs
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Chris Easter
French Horn
Chris will perform for the Commandant’s Own, then go to college full-time. Later he will go to Harvard Law School to be a civil Lawyer and one day become and United States Senator.
Outstanding Achievement
Being featured in US News and World Magazine
Freshman Year
All-State Marching Band, Principal—Tulsa Youth Concert Symphony, All District Honor Band, Superior Solo Medals
Sophomore Year
Ok Arts Inst Quartz Mountain scholarship winner, Performing for Oklahoma leaders and chosen for the Ok Excellence Orchestra, Magic of Orlando national tour with DC-euphonium at the World Drum Corps Int’l World Championships in Denver, Co, All-District Honor Band, Superior Solo Medals, Peach Bowl
Junior Year
All-District Honor Band-principle French horn, Tulsa Youth Symphony, Superior Solo Music Medals, Drum Corps Int’l Top 4 Mellophone Soloist World Champ
Senior Year
Disney Magic Music Days, Citrus Bowl Parade, Prudential High School Honoree, President Bush’s Gold Achievement Award, Tulsa Youth Symphony, President’s Youth Council winner, featured in US News and World Mag, All-around State winner of the Success award, Ok State Arts award 2006
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Paul Green
Trumpet
"Ooga-Ooga Chant!!"
Paul will attend the University of Central Oklahoma and major in Biology and Pre-med and then move on to the University of Oklahoma’s Medical School.
Outstanding Achievement
Becoming Section Leader
Junior Year
Getting a one at State Trumpet Quartet, Trumpet Choir
Senior Year
Getting a one at State in Trumpet trio
Favorite Memory
The Hoe-down before OBA!
Michael Hayes
Clarinet
"Band was my home throughout the majority of my high school years… Band is awsome. I’ll never forget it!"
Michael plans to attend the University of Oklahoma and major in Media Arts. From there he plans to get married, have some kids and dance.
Outstanding Achievement
Alternate to the National Drama Tournament of Humorous Acting
Favorite Memory
GLADIATOR!
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Sarah Hill
Saxophone
Sarah will be attending Oklahoma State University and majoring in Architecture. Her plans are to get a job at a firm and have a family!
Outstanding Achievement
Participated in many organizations such as Varsity Swimming and others and achieved in all. A well rounded person
Freshman Year
All-district Solo and Ensemble, State qualifier and swimmer
Sophomore Year
All-district Solo and Ensemble, Saxophone Section Leader, State qualifier and swimmer Junior Year
Superior rating on All-State Solo, All-district Band, Saxophone Section Leader, State qualifier and swimmer
Senior Year
Al-district Band, All-state swimming, State swimmer, Woodwind Captain
Favorite Memory
Getting “arrested” at the Christmas Parade in Tulsa
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Myrtle Holt
Flute
Myrtle plans to attend the Oklahoma Health Academy to study Massage Therapy.
Outstanding Achievement
Freshman Year
I survived band
Sophomore Year
I survived band
Junior Year
I survived
Senior Year
I survived color guard and had a great time
Favorite Memory
I had a good time in Florida
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Alicia Jacobson
Clarinet
"I would like to thank Mr. Wagner, Mrs. Kennedy Mr. Parker and Mr. Koehn for all of the memorable experiences with me. Throughout my seven years of band, I have developed a love for music. I wish all of the future band members the same wonderful experience that I have had. Thanks to the Directors and Parents for making my band years."
Alicia will attend the University of Arkansas and study Music Education. She to one day have a career teaching music and having a family.
Outstanding Achievement
Making All-State, and making 1st chair for seven years in All-District
Freshman Year
All-district 1st chair bass Clarinet, Top Freshman Woodwind Award, Superior rating on bass clarinet/tenor saz duet, superior ratings on bass clarinet and clarinet solos, OBA 5A State Marching champions, Woodwind and Clarinet choir, Jazz Band
Sophomore Year
All-district 1st chair bass Clarinet, Top sophomore Woodwind Award, Tri-M Music Honor society, superior rating on bass clarinet and clarinet solos, Superior rating on saxophone trio, Woodwind and Clarinet choir, Jazz Band
Junior Year
All-district 1st chair bass clarinet, Superior rating on bass clarinet solo, Junior band attendant, Tri-M music Honor Society, Woodwind and Clarinet Choir, Jazz Band
Senior Year
3rd chair All-state bass clarinet, University of Arkansas music scholarship, All-district 1st chair bass clarinet, Tri-M Music Honor Society
Favorite Memory
It was such an exciting day when we won 2002 OBA %A State championship. It was a dream come true to be able to march in the Magic Kingdom night parade.
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Rachel Johnson
Percussion
"I’d like to thank my Mom for being President of the Band Parent Booster Club for the past two years."
Rachel will be continuing the study of International Politics and Literature at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She then plans to become a diplomat and an author.
Outstanding Achievement
Freshman Year
5A State Championship Marching Band Member
Senior Year
Catoosa Tournament of the Bands –1st Class
Favorite Memory
One pit sectional when we did trust falls from the tower, and, of course, Freshman OBA will forever be remembered
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Tyler Jones
Percussion
"Thanks for giving me some of the best memories of my high school years!"
Tyler will attend college at Oklahoma or Southwestern University and study pre-med. One day he hopes to become a successful doctor and help many people.
Outstanding Achievement
Playing more than one instrument in the Marching Band (Trumpet and Snare Drum)
Freshman Year
OSSAA 5A State Marching Band Champions
Sophomore Year
Grand Champions in Georgia at the Peach Bowl for Jazz band., Marching in the Peach Bowl Parade
Junior Year
Playing Snare Drum in the Drum-line
Senior Year
2nd in class, Marching in the Citrus Bowl and Disney Parades
Favorite Memory
Warm-ups before 2005 OSSAA State Contest
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Lee Longhorn
Alto Sax
"Thank you Saxophones for a great year. Thank you, directors for a great 4 years. I will surely miss this excellent program and the people I’ve grown to know inside it."
Lee will attend the University of Oklahoma and major in Business administration,. He plans to be successful in everything he does.
Outstanding Achievement
Being in Band 8 Years
Freshman Year
Saxophone Choir, OBA Class 5A State Champions!
Sophomore Year
All-district 4th Chair, Indian Club, Events Coordinator
Junior Year
Superior district rating in Sax quartet, Woodwind Choir, Indian Club Co-president
Senior Year
All-district 1st chair-Alt Clarinet, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Indian Club Co-president District superior rating on a solo
Favorite Memory
Finals at OBA 2005 and the Florida Trip, Baby Tuba!!
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Kinsey McMillan
Tenor Sax
"Thank you Mr. Wagner for putting up with me and teaching me everything I know, and for putting the musical spirit inside and teaching me to never give up and always be the best I can be. Thanks to Family and friend that have supported me all of these lovely years of band."
Kinsey plans to attend Ozark Christian College and do the co-op program with Missouri Southern University to become a missionary and a nurse and achieve a degree in nursing and Bible. She will live with Christ and follow what He wants her to do. She hopes to one day have a family and travel the world.
Outstanding Achievement
Becoming a musician and pushing myself to limitless boundaries
Freshman Year
1st chair All-district, Wind Ensemble, Saxophone Choir, OBA Champions
Sophomore Year
1st chair All-district, 2nd round All-state, Woodwind Choir, Saxophone Choir, Jazz Band, OBA Jazz ensemble and Academic letter
Junior Year
1st char All-district, 2nd round All-state, Woodwind Choir, Jazz Band, Section Leader, Academic Letter
Senior Year
All-district alt., 2nd round All-state, superior rating at Solos and Ensembles, Marching Band, Wind Ensembles playing Blue Shades
Favorite Memory
Going to Florida and meeting Jasmine & Aladdin. Running with Jarred and getting him to ride a roller coaster without his knowledge! Absolutely hilarious! Hanging with Alicia, Amanda, Sarah C and Tracy Smith. Medieval Times was fun acting like Heathers...Oh the joys of Band trips!
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Christopher Metcalf
Percussion
Nathan Moody
Drum Major
"Thanks to my Parents and the Director’s for all their support. GO POKES!!"
Nathan is going to attend Oklahoma State and room with Blake. He will be majoring in Architecture.
Outstanding Achievement
Being a Drum Major for 3 years
Freshman Year
OBA State Marching Champions
Sophomore Year
Drum Major
Junior Year
Drum Major, Brass Choir, Trumpet Choir
Senior Year
Drum Major, 1st Place Catoosa Tournament of Bands, All-District, Trumpet Choir
Favorite Memory
The Hoe-Down!!
Jarred Rodriguez
Trumpet
Jarred plans on attending TCC to obtain the basics in a degree program since he is still undecided about his major.
Outstanding Achievement
Being in the Boys Scouts for 11 years and about at obtain Eagle Scout Rank
Favorite Memory
The HOE-DOWN!!! And the long bus rides filled with laughter.
Kent Roth
Percussion
Chris Schroeder
Trumpet
"Yo, Bixby Band’s been a lot o’fun, But I did my time, my 4 years are done. Thanks to all the cats who changed my trumpet from just noise. Wagner, Parker, Koehn: You are all my boys!!"
Chris plans to attend the University of Oklahoma to study Physics and to graduate from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Favorite Memory
Hoe-down, rap battles on the bus to Orlando, Jumping over chairs after rehearsals Taylor O’Bannon, the best day of my life!
Stephen Smith
Percussion
Ryan Storey
Percussion
"Thanks Mom for all of the times you had to listen to me practice, and the times you had to make sure I was at band, Hook ‘em Horns!!"
Ryan plans to attend the University of Texas and major in Radio-Television-Film.
Outstanding Achievement
Passing AP World History Exam without taking the class and winning the Talent Show.
Freshman Year
Being part of the best Pride of Bixby Marching Band ever in the history of the shoes.
Sophomore Year
Became part of the drumline and and All-District Honor Band member
Junior Year
Percussion Section Leader and All-District Honor Band member
Senior Year
Starter on Varsity Ultimate Frisbee team
Favorite Memory
Shower races in Orlando..Oh Yeah..1:45 for all 4 boys..you know you're impressed..BARRACUDA!!
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Matt Sumner
Drum Major
"Life is too short to dwell on the bad things. Each moment we spend sad or depressed is a moment we cannot get be happy. Our legacy will live on within the Band Program and we will live within everyone who was a part of it. We wouldn't be who we are now if we wanted to change the past, your friends wouldn't be who they are now if they had never met you, and the ripple effect continues because we are like stones dropped in water. What kind of impact and ripple will you leave in life?"
Matt plans on attending the University of Oklahoma to study Film Music Composition and to become a landmark historical figure like John Williams and help the world with widening the scope on music appreciation and human rights. Going into politics a long term plan. Happiness is his main goal and the lists of goals continues and never stops.
Outstanding Achievement
Writing and performing a band/choir concert and arranging a medley of the past four marching shows dedicated to the class of 2005.
Freshman Year
Trombone Choir, Brass Choir, Jazz Band and All District
Sophomore Year
Trombone Choir, Grass Choir, Jazz Band, Tulsa Youth Symphony, All District, Bixby Concert Band
Junior Year
Tri-M President, Drum Major, Band Council, Lead Trombone in OBA All Star Jazz Band
Senior Year
Drum Major, Tri-M President, Band Council, Fine Arts “Mr. Music”, college level Trombone Quartet, Bixby Concert Band
Favorite Memory
I will never forget the minutes leading up to the pre-placement in finals on OBA 2005 night. All the teamwork and effort was put into the night no matter what the judges said, we knew at that the moment that we would do the best we could with every ounce of strength..
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Stacie Youngblood
Clarinet
"Never give up! Even if you think you can’t go on, because deer down you know you can do it!"
Stacie plans on attending Oklahoma Christian University and majoring in nursing with a minor in art. She would like to get married and getting a high paying nursing job.
Outstanding Achievement
Freshman Year
Getting 1st at OBA my first year in High School and surviving!
Sophomore Year
Getting 2nd in class and 4th overall at OBA
Junior Year
Staying consistent 2nd in class and 4th overall at OBA
Senior Year
Another 2nd in class and 4th overall, also 1st in class at Catoosa
Favorite Memory
Getting to go to Florida with all of my sophomore buddies. I will never forget that trip. It was the most memorable trip of by life!
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