makeasplash:

… because when I start thinking about

first New Marchers Camp
meeting the stupid and racist (LOLOL) baritone section
two girls in the section
the slurpee runs
getting TP’ed
first band camp
first everything
seeing Mt. Carmel and Chino for the first times
watching FA from the outside
Florida
baritone parties at Nathan’s house
dubbing Raymond ‘bunny’
taking pictures of everything everywhere
making my first block
iron man and so much shaking after WNRs
puzzle pieces
bye bye sister
seeing the seniors in the stands
shaking so damn much
‘But this is for the seniors…’
the band trees
the band field
switching
being called traitor x 93608469163
LB4L
but three girls = upgrade
marching in the front rank
trombone = new tricks
Egypt
Roberto, Nikko
‘Wait is Landes really retiring soon? No way…’
Seth for the first times
band 3
more traitor trombones <3
‘Why is the drum major conducting.’
Scott’s driving
Logan
[cutting some of junior year out cuz I have a stats test tomorrow and I can’t be properly sentimental cuz it was just last year]
all the way to last AFOB…

I get pretty darn emotional.

You have no idea how long these emotions will stick. You’ll really begin to see how much Arcadia has affected you once you attend college. You still won’t believe how incredibly fortunate you are to have such a prestigious program even though you’re told that just about every day. Your first 5 college essays will be band related and when you’re asked to write about a role model you look up to, Landes is the first person that comes up to mind. You’ll be super excited to find someone else from another school that was in marching band and yes, they have heard of Arcadia. (I overheard someone in my class the other day and the only words I could make out were Spartacus, Regiment, and f*(#ing awesome. Couldn’t contain my excitement.. had to turn around to join the conversation) Enjoy your last week of marching band. It’s not over yet though! You still have Spaghetti Dinner!

Can’t wait to see you guys at AFOB.