2004 Miracle Yearbook

Pep Band , 091ffimit'n5 Me (ream • When people thoughtofFriday night basketball games, what came to mind? Formostpeopletheimageprobablyincluded lots of energy, cheering until they were hoarse, and loud, enthusiastic music. This upbeat music would not have been possible without the Jacket Pep Band. The pep band, directed by Mr. John Harner, required no auditions and consisted of volunteer players. Thebandmetafewtimes to rehearse the tunes for theshow,butmostofthe music was familiar to both the players and the "Afunfactofthe fans and didn't require allofuswhoplays extensive practice. Michigan!"Cane Fans entered the gym to the energetic sounds of drums, brass,and woodwinds. The band started thegameoffbyplayingthenationalanthem andcontinuedtoplayduringtime-outsand halftime. Some ofthe favorite tunes fans could count on hearing were "Surfin' USA,""Johnny B. Goode," and "Wipe Out." The band members were notrequired to attend all the games,but were asked to make a commitment to as many as they could. Theycould counton havingagreat timeandfunwithfellow band members. Freshman Crystal Baldwinsaid,"Pepband wassuchanexhilarating experience because we were exciting the fans to support the Jackets throughourloud,peppy music! Besides, jammingonmysaxwas one of my favorite pastimes!" Junior Andrew Nicholl added, "Pep dnimsection[isthat] band has become a naredrumsarefrom favorite pastime of Walkerexclaims. Cedarville basketball. The pep band added a great amount of energy to the fans and team. John Hamer was an amazing trumpeter who headed upthe band.It was a great time to go into a large room and blow our brainsoutforacouple hoursjust to bringsomeenjoymenttosomefansand to spice up the game." The Cedarville Bee entertains the fans by leadingthem in"thewave"anddancingtothe pep band's tunes.(Above Right) According to basketball guardJason Wealdey,"Itis a privilege to play basketball for Cedarville University. Wehave the best small college atmosphere in the nation!" 202 Activities