Lets Make A Stand Now! Let Our Students Dance Without Making Them Play An Instrument!
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Evan Williams
9 years ago
Who are the educators who let this happen? It goes against everything we are taught. A student's decision to participate in anything they may be passionate about should be celebrated, not come with a stipulation! This is a true shame. We live in a time when there are some devastating situations that happen in schools, yet GHS has taken the time and effort to potentially take away a really amazing experience for some students. Shame on them.
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Cara Wagner
9 years ago
Class of 2001
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Billie Jo Davis
9 years ago
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I was shocked to hear this was a requirement! I was a majorette for four years, being captain for three of them. I also began twirling when I was five years old. I never played an instrument, or considered myself musically inclined. I think it is sad to exclude someone from doing something they love, and are good at, because they don't or can't play an instrument. I am glad to see people looking for a change.
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Brianne Gates
9 years ago
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I was once a trojanette and I can't believe they have rules and regulations requiring them to also play an instrument. It was not required when I was student and should not be required now. Are you requiring all students who do extra curricular activities to double up?
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Jynell Jordan
9 years ago
I strongly disagree with this requirement. It seems that this would radically impact not only the success of these groups but the opportunity to feature such talents, growth of the individuals, and school tradition.
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Linda Shank
9 years ago
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I agree with this, I feel the marching band is much smaller than when I was in school which has made me a little sad at the football games and I do feel it will continue to decrease in number as this keeps going unless it changes. However, I do feel if they change it back then maybe leave an open tryout to band members first and then open it to others. I know in the past it was hard for band members to make the band front due to playing an instrument. I believe it should be open opportunities for both.
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Chloe Kendra
9 years ago
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I was on the Danceline at Reynolds and I couldn't imagine that being taken from me just because I didn't play an instrument. Good luck!
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Wanda Ferrier
9 years ago
If you can't or don't want to play an instrument you shouldn't have do. But if you love to dance you should be able to be in the dance line which is first and makes such an impression for what comes next which is the marching band. Change this back to the way it was and have a lot more participation.
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trudy peabody
9 years ago
I also believe it to wrong because not all kids can play an instrument. Just because you can dance or twirl a baton or flag does not mean you can play an instrument. I have always disagreed with this. Happy to see someone is trying to change it.
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Kelly Nay
9 years ago
This isn't something I was involved in, but feel its important to show support!
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Tawnya Ewert
9 years ago
Playing an instrument has absolutely no impact on ones ability to excel in another art form...in this case dance. Make this happen for these students and stop the nonsense
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Whitney Keener
9 years ago
GHS this is a ridiculous requirement!! Why force students to do something they don't want to do?
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Jessica jones
9 years ago
This absolutely should not be a requirement!
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Ashley
9 years ago
Don't do it
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Renee Stuyvesant
9 years ago
I graduated from GHS and was a Trojanette which I loved!! I didn't have to be in band to participate, I was a dancer not an instrument player
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Kendra Tate
9 years ago
If a student loves doing something, why would we force them to do something they're not interested in doing? Let's change this before they lose all interest in everything! When I was in school the band front was considered part of the band already, why this has changed is beyond me.
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Molly Davis
9 years ago
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As a former Silk Line Captain, 1998-2000, I'm not only shocked but saddened to see this as a policy. Many of my fondest memories include band camp, performing at pep rally's, football games, parades and a trip to Virginia Beach. My experiences being involved in band shaped who I am today and if this policy had been in place I would never have been a member as I have never been musically inclined. This is a disservice to the student body and robs students of participating by discriminating against them for not playing a musical instrument. There is a place in the band for all!
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Shavon Haag
9 years ago
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There is enough pressure on students these days. One extra curricular is hard on top of school work. Not everyone is a musician. Let peoples light shine where it naturally shines. Let the musicians make beautiful music, and let the dancers help bring it to life visually.
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Carrie Blair
9 years ago
Students should not have to play an instrument in order to be on the dance line,
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Diana Cameron
9 years ago
My granddaughter has danced for 5 years. She shouldnt have to play an instrument if she has no interest in doing so just so she can try out for dance line.
Who are the educators who let this happen? It goes against everything we are taught. A student's decision to participate in anything they may be passionate about should be celebrated, not come with a stipulation! This is a true shame. We live in a time when there are some devastating situations that happen in schools, yet GHS has taken the time and effort to potentially take away a really amazing experience for some students. Shame on them.
Class of 2001
I was shocked to hear this was a requirement! I was a majorette for four years, being captain for three of them. I also began twirling when I was five years old. I never played an instrument, or considered myself musically inclined. I think it is sad to exclude someone from doing something they love, and are good at, because they don't or can't play an instrument. I am glad to see people looking for a change.
I was once a trojanette and I can't believe they have rules and regulations requiring them to also play an instrument. It was not required when I was student and should not be required now. Are you requiring all students who do extra curricular activities to double up?
I strongly disagree with this requirement. It seems that this would radically impact not only the success of these groups but the opportunity to feature such talents, growth of the individuals, and school tradition.
I agree with this, I feel the marching band is much smaller than when I was in school which has made me a little sad at the football games and I do feel it will continue to decrease in number as this keeps going unless it changes. However, I do feel if they change it back then maybe leave an open tryout to band members first and then open it to others. I know in the past it was hard for band members to make the band front due to playing an instrument. I believe it should be open opportunities for both.
I was on the Danceline at Reynolds and I couldn't imagine that being taken from me just because I didn't play an instrument. Good luck!
If you can't or don't want to play an instrument you shouldn't have do. But if you love to dance you should be able to be in the dance line which is first and makes such an impression for what comes next which is the marching band. Change this back to the way it was and have a lot more participation.
I also believe it to wrong because not all kids can play an instrument. Just because you can dance or twirl a baton or flag does not mean you can play an instrument. I have always disagreed with this. Happy to see someone is trying to change it.
This isn't something I was involved in, but feel its important to show support!
Playing an instrument has absolutely no impact on ones ability to excel in another art form...in this case dance. Make this happen for these students and stop the nonsense
GHS this is a ridiculous requirement!! Why force students to do something they don't want to do?
This absolutely should not be a requirement!
Don't do it
I graduated from GHS and was a Trojanette which I loved!! I didn't have to be in band to participate, I was a dancer not an instrument player
If a student loves doing something, why would we force them to do something they're not interested in doing? Let's change this before they lose all interest in everything! When I was in school the band front was considered part of the band already, why this has changed is beyond me.
As a former Silk Line Captain, 1998-2000, I'm not only shocked but saddened to see this as a policy. Many of my fondest memories include band camp, performing at pep rally's, football games, parades and a trip to Virginia Beach. My experiences being involved in band shaped who I am today and if this policy had been in place I would never have been a member as I have never been musically inclined. This is a disservice to the student body and robs students of participating by discriminating against them for not playing a musical instrument. There is a place in the band for all!
There is enough pressure on students these days. One extra curricular is hard on top of school work. Not everyone is a musician. Let peoples light shine where it naturally shines. Let the musicians make beautiful music, and let the dancers help bring it to life visually.
Students should not have to play an instrument in order to be on the dance line,
My granddaughter has danced for 5 years. She shouldnt have to play an instrument if she has no interest in doing so just so she can try out for dance line.