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Despite recent changes, Garner High band flourishes
Former band director John Caldwell’s resignation resulted in a search for a new director during the Wake County Public Schools System’s hiring freeze. The band graduated a large number of seniors in 2009, which resulted not only in the loss of the musicians but many of the experienced band booster parents as well. The band booster plan to repaint and refurbish the 1980s model band truck was also put on hold when the truck experienced major mechanical trouble.
But the band has triumphed over most of these obstacles quite well.
New band director Chris Serina, who graduated with from Appalachian State University and led bands in Rocky Mount and Johnston County, was officially hired a week before band camp was slated to begin. According to Principal Drew Cook, Serina has worked long hours to prepare the Mighty Trojans Marching Band for the fall season and instill mutual respect among the musicians.
Senior trumpet player Dylan Castora agrees, noting that the transition went more smoothly than the students anticipated.
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With the win in game three, the Lady Trojans had begun to find their stride and took a early 9-3 lead in the fourth game and again East Wake could call time to try and stop the Garner momentum. That timeout did little to stop the rally that Garner had brewing as they quickly went up 16-8 before East Wake called their final timeout of the game. Garner had come all the way back to tie the match and send it to a pivotal fifth game and as the final game got underway there was little doubt who was in control as Kristen Powell got three of Garner's first four points of the final game en route to a Anna Burton ace to cap the comeback as Garner won the fifth game 15-5 and win the match 3 games to 2.
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Despite recent changes, Garner High band flourishesGarner Citizen - Oct 12, 2009
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After LaGregory Hinkle returned the game's opening kick off 29 yards to the Trojan 30, Heber quickly forced a three and out as defensive end Billy Grammer and more »Bartlesville Examiner Enterprise - Oct 25, 2009
The Caney Valley Lady Trojan softball team beat Purcell with a come-from-behind win, 4-2. They are state champs! Way to go girls. We are proud of you!Monroe Evening News - Oct 09, 2009
And when the Trojans do swim at home, all races begin with the competitors in the water. “A lot of schools won't even come here,” Ray said.Journal Gazette and Times-Courier - Oct 20, 2009
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Louisiana returned home following the match. The squad will have one day to prepare for a match with Louisiana-Monroe on Monday, Oct. 12 at Earl K. Long Gym and more »