I have had the pleasure of traveling with the JHS Band for the last two years, and I have not had one moment of regret!  I have watched these kids grow and mature along with the band program and have been amazed and all they have accomplished.  To be a chaperone for the JHS Band, you simply have to have a student in JISD band, or be a school faculty member.  It doesn't cost you anything but your time, and trust me, it will be time well spent and memories shared with your son or daughter and never forgotten! Charla Putnam

Here is a breakdown of a typical away game schedule:

• Check and make sure the band students have all their equipment and uniform on the trailer!  This doesn't mean you are responsible for getting the equipment/uniforms on the trailer, just to direct the students where they need to go/or need to do.

• Make sure the JHS Band Banner, Bleacher Covers and Ice Water Cooler/Cups/Trash bag are on the trailer.

• Climb aboard the bus and enjoy the ride to the game! The band president will take a roll call to make sure all students are accounted for.

• Upon arrival, the Chaperones need to get the bleacher covers out of the trailer and check with Mr. Wynn about where the band will be sitting.  We then go set up the bleacher covers before the band enters the stadium.  (The band students are getting their instruments and checking their uniforms themselves.)

• If the JHS Band Banner is brought to the game, we need to tie it to the stands in front of the band.

• Once the bleacher covers are completed, we then get the cooler of ice water and take it to the stands for the band.

• Check with the band and see if anyone wants any ice water.  If so, we distribute to them.

• Sit back and enjoy the 1st half of the game and our awesome band!

• Half-time: assist the Drum Line with any equipment they may need help with to get ready for the show.  The Band Boosters purchased a cart to help with this.  It may be that there will be nothing you need to help the Drum Line with, if that's the case, then just go enjoy the half-time show!

• The band typically has 3rd quarter off, and there is nothing to do during that time.

• Once the game is over and the band leaves the stand, the bleacher covers need to be taken up, folded and put back in the carry back and placed on the trailer.  Pick up any trash the band students may have left behind. 

• Take down the JHS Band Banner and put on the trailer.

• Return the cooler to the bus or trailer.

• Help the band students get their equipment and uniforms back in order on the trailer.

• Board the bus and check with the band president to ensure all students are back aboard.

We usually eat after the game with the football boys before heading back home.  Ideally, it would be nice to have two additional chaperones, but this can be done with just one without much trouble.  Sometimes it's hot and sweaty work, but again, I wouldn't trade the experience!

So, what do you say... are you ready to sign up?

If you are, then give me a call and I'll let you know the games/trips I still need help with.  My cell# 830-459-7103 or you can email me at band@junctionband.net.  I hope to see you on the Big Yellow Dog!  Charla Putnam - 

GO BAND!