J. Frank Hillyard Students in Broadway's Marching Machine

BY ANNIE N. and DILLON M.

Megan B. (8) and Quintas M. (8) both play in Broadway High School's marching band. Megan plays Mellophone and French horn, and Quintas plays in the pit. The Hawk Eye decided to find out more about these middle-school musical wonders.

How did you get into the BHS band?

Quintas said, "I got invited by Mr. Frenchak."

Megan said, "I came from Tucalow, Mississippi, and I play Mellophone, so since they didn't have one, they asked me to come and see how I liked it."

What is it like to play in two different schools?

Quintas replied, "It's fun, but different."

Megan said, "It's really fun 'cause I get to have friends from both schools."

What do you play? Is it hard?

"I play in the pit," said Quintas, "and yeah, it's hard."

Megan said, "I play Mellophone and French horn, and it's pretty hard 'cause I'm the only one in my grade."

Clearly, to Megan and Quintas, playing in the Marching Machine is fun.

"Yeah. It's fun because you get to go to competitions and perform," said Quintas.

"Totally. It's amazing," said Megan.

What happens if you mess up?

"Just keep playing and pretend it didn't happen and hope the judges don't notice."

We applaud Megan and Quintas thoroughly, because next year, when they are freshmen at Broadway High School, this won't be really cool for JFH.