Week 2, Home vs. Wayne (8/29) Labor Day Parade (9/1)

Good Morning Marching Tiger Families,

Last Friday was a resounding success!  The band was on their best behavior, they performed well and the stadium logistics were running like a well oiled machine. This does not just happen!  There are so many people that make a great first game possible.  From the AD to the volunteers rolling a wagon.  Thank you for a great first game.  

We are home again this Friday and pending any sudden changes in the forecast we should have another beautiful night for football.  One important note about this Friday:  Due to travel time, kick-off is at 7:30.  Please make note of that in your planning.  I'll list it below as well.  

Not only do we have a game Friday but we are also marching in the Pickerington Labor Day Parade.  This is a mandatory parade for students as we also have a concert in Victory Park immediately after the parade concludes.  More details later will be shared later in the FYI.

Football Friday Night info
As mentioned before, Friday's game will start 30 minutes later than normal to account for travel time from Dayton.  Note the Timeline changes.  We will wear full fall uniforms which have very specific Dress code criteria all students and parents should go over together.   I want to encourage more students to utilize the pre order option for concessions.  It saves time for the boosters and students who are required to be back to the band stand with or without food before the 4th quarter.  Use the link below to preorder. 

Concession Pre Order

​Friday Night Timeline
3:10 - Dress rehearsal on turf field
4:10 - Dismiss.  Leave sound EQ and front ensemble on the field by the band stands.
5:30 - Band room opens 
6:15 - Report to flag poles in uniform 
6:30 - Warm-up and pep session. 
7:05 - Parade from Flag poles to (NEW) Tiger Stadium
7:20 - Pregame
7:30 - Kick-off


Full Uniform Dress Code
Students will wear their full Fall Uniform with black tube socks and white drill master shoes Friday night.  The white show shirt must be worn under the uniform.  This allows us to take our jackets off and still look uniform.  Hair must be put up and fit inside your hat.  No colorful or large jewelry is permitted.  When in full uniform there are no sun glasses or blankets.  No students should carry in a personal bag into the stadium.  

Uniform pieces are to be worn at all times unless directed to remove by a director.  If you are seen not in uniform, you will be given 3rd quarter discipline.  Examples of "not in uniform" are:
1. having your jacket off for longer than the time it takes to remove a carrier.  
2. Jacket on Backwards.
3. Hat on Backwards. 
4. Bibbers not over your shoulders.  
5.  leaving your bibbers unzipped. 
6. wearing someone else's uniform pieces.  

Each year I see something new and will gladly add it to the list of what it means to be out of uniform. 

Behavior/expectations at games
Students represent our organization and the school when wearing the uniform.  At no point will any behavior outlined as inappropriate in the student code of conduct be acceptable.  Public displays of affection are not permitted as well.  As a person who met his spouse in band I can attest that it is possible to maintain a healthy relationship without being in constant physical contact with your special someone.

Students are expected to return to the band stands before the start of 4th quarter.  Yes, students are at the mercy of the game clock, but our responsibility is to perform at the games.  We will start each 4th quarter with a full band fight song, then dismiss the 4th quarter band members to the student section. 


Volunteers for Friday 
Chris Mirakian is our Volunteer coordinator.  He has compiled the list of volunteers for this Friday night.  After halftime I'll need those parent volunteers to help load equipment into the box truck for Monday's parade in Victory Park.  Mr Gorgas and Mr, Knapp will be at the box truck to give guidance and assist with the load in. 

Nurse:
Kelly Long

Field Help:
Chris Mirakian
Brittany Taylor
Heather Edwards
Athe Norris
Emily Haverfield
Kristie Blanton
James Pelfrey
Lisa Mezquita

Labor Day Parade
The Labor Day parade is a Pickerington Tradition.  It begins with a parade and ends with a brief concert in Victory Park.  Report time is 8am, Step-off for the parade is 10am.  Both Pickerington Bands use the early report time to do a quick rehearsal for our combined pregame for the Central v. North football game.

The concert in Victory Park start time varies from year to year.  It simply begins when the parade has concluded and the bands are completely set-up.  The best viewing of the concert is from a lawn chair on the Victory park basketball courts.  Students will be dismissed at the conclusion of the concert which has ranged anywhere between 12;30-1:30 in the past.  Please come support both awesome bands in Pickerington.  

Pro Tips
1. Drop student off in the morning, then go to Victory Park and set down chairs. 
2. Bring an umbrella, rain or shine, it will provide relief from the elements.
3. Sun screen and water make the event more pleasant

Labor Day Uniform
Students will wear summer uniforms.  Drill master uniform shoes and short white socks.  Jewelry needs to kept to a minimum and subtle. Hair needs to be up off the shoulders.  Sun glasses are allowed. 

This is always a fun way to spend the holiday, be sure to invite family/friends and support the Lions Club.  They give a modest donation to the bands every year for marching in this parade and we are very appreciative  of their support.