Band Pictures (why has this topic never come up in any of the books? Anyway, a long overdue scene. This is attached to The Line Up…)
At the bottom of the packed risers, Bronwyn Flueger was one of the last of the Forrest Hills marching band members to step into place. In a flash, she remembered the same competition from her freshman year. She had almost completely hidden herself in the background – timid, shy, and unsure how to interact with the rambunctious section that surrounded her. While her seniors warned the current freshman against smiling, the redhead let her thoughts drift.
How had four years passed so quickly?
While she had every intention of marching in college, it would be a different uniform, a different show, a different line. Nothing could replace this moment, this show, this drill, this win.
Unexpectedly, Tony moved silently to stand next to her. They had a bit of a tradition in place from the previous season which involved throwing up a last minute immature hand signal. While the photographer counted down – first for the serious picture, and second for the crazy photo, the Forrest Hills drumline captain was elated when her section mate followed their tradition. While the excited and triumphant percussionists laughed and joked around them, neither snare drummer said anything as they broke attention and moved to collect their instruments.
Bronwyn didn't usually buy the band pictures, but, as she passed the order table, she decided she would make an expection. After all, there was plenty to celebrate from the evening...
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