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Ohio Valley Showcase Middle School Competition, Friday, March 16 School/Show Choir Division Prepare Transit #1 Warm-up Transit #2 Perform Video Bengal Beat - Greendale Revolution - Loveland Connection - Ankeney Showcase - South Dearborn Wave of Youth - Northwood ESPRIT - Southwestern MS MS MS MS MS Exhibition 6:45 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 7:50 p.m. 8:20 p.m. 8:50 p.m. 9:20 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 7:25 p.m. 7:55 p.m. 8:25 p.m. 8:55 p.m. 9:25 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 7:50 p.m. 8:20 p.m. 8:50 p.m. 9:20 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION AWARDS CEREMONY - 10:30 p.m. Preliminary Competition Schedule, Saturday, March 17 School/Show Choir Division City Lights - Columbia City Iridescence - Clover Hill Knight Stars - Norwell The Debtones - Center Grove New Dimension - Lawrence North Rhythm and Motion - Ross City Heat - Columbia City Dimensions - Austin Knight Moves - Norwell CW CW CW CW CW V V V V Surround Sound - Center Grove Madrigals - East General Admission - Winfield New Dimensions - Clover Hill By Request - Loveland Select Sound - South Webster Show Cards - Colerain Varsity Singers - Huntington North Purple Pizzazz - Middletown CG Sound System - Center Grove CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM Prepare Warm-up Transit #2 Perform Video 7:15 a.m. 7:20 a.m. 7:25 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 7:55 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:20 a.m. 8:25 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 8:55 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 9:25 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 9:55 a.m. 10:10 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:35 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:05 a.m. 11:10 a.m. LUNCH 11:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 2:10 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 2:40 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:35 p.m. 3:40 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 4:10 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:35 p.m. 4:40 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:05 p.m. 5:10 p.m. Transit #1 7:50 a.m. 8:20 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 11:35 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 3:35 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 4:35 p.m. 5:05 p.m. 5:35 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m. PRELIMINARY AWARDS CEREMONY 6:15 p.m. DINNER 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Finals Competition Schedule, Saturday, March 17 Show Choir Prepare Transit #1 Warm-up Solo Finalist #1 Solo Finalist #2 Solo Finalist #3 Show Choir Finalist #1 Show Choir Finalist #2 Show Choir Finalist #3 Show Choir Finalist #4 Show Choir Finalist #5 Show Choir Finalist #6 Southwestern ESPRIT (Exhibition) 7:05 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:25 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 9:45 p.m. 10:15 p.m. 7:10 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 7:50 p.m. 8:20 p.m. 8:50 p.m. 9:20 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 10:20 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:25 p.m. 7:35 p.m. 7:25 p.m. 7:55 p.m. 8:25 p.m. 8:55 p.m. 9:25 p.m. 9:55 p.m. 10:25 p.m. FINALS AWARDS CEREMONY 11:30 p.m. Transit #2 7:25 p.m. 7:35 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 7:50 p.m. 8:20 p.m. 8:50 p.m. 9:20 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 10:20 p.m. 10:50 p.m. Perform 7:30 p.m. 7:40 p.m. 7:50 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Our Choir Emcee CHARITY TRAYLOR FREEMAN Charity is pleased to be joining us again as the emcee for our event. She is the host of INsight, an entertainment show that airs weekdays right after Good Morning America on 21Alive, the ABC affiliate in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You can usually find her and husband Joe at a sporting event watching one of their children who have decided their goal is to see just how many activities they can join! They have cheerleaders, swimmers, basketball players, baseball players, soccer players and football players. Don't worry, there are only four of them, they just do more than one thing! Charity also coaches an all star cheer team and teaches group exercise classes. She was a five-year member of Esprit during her time at Southwestern High School. ESPRIT would like to thank Charity for returning this year and for making our Showcase such a fun and exciting day! This activity made possible, in part, with support of the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal agency Welcome It is my pleasure to welcome you to Southwestern High School for our annual Ohio Valley Showcase. The ESPRIT boosters and I want to extend an invitation to each one of you to sit back and enjoy this year’s showcase. I am confident that you will have a memorable experience while here and want to assure you that we will do everything possible to accommodate your needs. Each group has a host sponsor to assist them - please don’t hesitate to ask one of them, or any other of our many volunteers, for anything you may need. Once again we are honored to host so many talented groups at this year’s Jeff Bates Principal showcase. Your experience will allow you to see and hear some of the most talented young people in the Midwest. All have put in countless hours of hard work and perspiration in their routines and should be commended for their efforts. This showcase could not be the success that it is if it were not for Southwestern’s Show Choir Director - Mr. Rick Reckner. Please join me in congratulating Rick and his staff. I sincerely hope that your visit to Southwestern High School is a pleasant one. Relax and prepare to be entertained!!! Welcome to Esprit’s Ohio Valley Showcase RICk RECkNER/Director, is the Director of Vocal Music at Southwestern Middle & High School. He began his teaching career here at Southwestern in 1981 after graduating from Taylor University with a B.S. Degree in Vocal Music Education. He then went on to receive his Master's Degree in Secondary Music Education from Indiana University in 1990. The Southwestern Show Choir ESPRIT was established by Mr. Reckner in 1985 to provide choral students with a different opportunity to express their musical talents. Since that time, the group has evolved into the show choir that you see today. ESPRIT has placed in the finals at Amherst County, Anderson Highland, Bellmont, Bishop Luers, Cabell Midland, Central Crossing, Edgewood, Grove City, Kettering Fairmont, Lebanon, Northrop, Norwell, Pekin, Princeton, Shelbyville, South Dearborn, Springfield Southeast, St. Clairsville, Teays Valley, Triton Central, and Watseka High Schools. ESPRIT has won numerous Class C/Small Show Choir Grand Championships as well as caption awards for Outstanding Vocals, Choreography, Show Concept, Costumes, and Set Design. ESPRIT has traveled to Disney World/Orlando, FL; Canada's Wonderland & Niagra Falls/Toronto, Canada; Six Flags Great America/Chicago, IL; Cedar Point/Sandusky, OH; Busch Gardens/Williamsburg, VA; Six Flags St. Louis/St Louis, MO; and Washington D.C. Outside of show choir, Mr. Reckner owns a historic home on Main Street in Madison, Indiana. With the interior design expertise of ESPRIT assistant director Greg Truesdell, Mr. Reckner has redesigned the homes interior. His house was featured on the 2008 Nights Before Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by the Madison Visitors Center. It will also be featured this coming October on the Tri Kappa Fall Tour of Homes. Mr. Reckner is a member of the North Madison Christian Church. GREG TRUESDELL/Assistant Director, is in his seventh year on staff with Southwestern High School’s Esprit, working as both assistant director and piano accompanist. He is a graduate of Indiana University where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with a Minor in Communication Studies. Greg has worked as a production designer for many venues including Southwestern High School, Madison Consolidated High School, North Madison Christian Church, Spectrum Theatrical Productions, and Madison Community Players, Inc. He continues to use his design experience for Esprit, having designed many of their award-winning costumes and backdrops in the past and present. In addition to the visual arts, Greg is very active with theatre, having played many lead roles as well as serving as a board member for Madison Community Players, Inc. Greg also works as a graphic designer for Katie Bush Design in Louisville, Kentucky and his design pieces have been featured in regional galleries and publications in the Kentuckiana area. JASON JOHNSON/Choreographer, is a professional singer, dancer, and choreographer. He is a graduate of Ball State University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in both Choral and Instrumental Music Education. While at Ball State he was a five year member, choreographer, and dance captain of the nationally-renowned Ball State Singers under the direction of Dr. Fritz Mountford. This season will mark Jason’s 22nd year choreographing competitive show choirs, and during this time his groups have consistently been finalists, as well as honored with “Grand Champion” and “Best Choreography” awards. In addition to choreographing high school and university groups, Jason has also choreographed for Cedar Point, Radisson Cruise Lines, and the Steve Gatlin Christmas Show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jason has been seen in the national tours of the Broadway Musicals “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “FOSSE” where he was a featured performer of the national and international casts. He has also performed for Opryland Productions, Busch Gardens, Cedar Point, Holland America Cruise Line, several regional musical theaters across the country, and has been featured twice as the opening act for Kenny Rogers. DIANE WHITACRE/Arranger, began arranging for Southwestern’s Esprit in 2008 and has been their sole arranger since the 2010 season. Her clients include Pike Mystiques and Encores, Whiteland Rhythm Masters, Lincoln High School Show Choirs, Des Moines, among others. She arranged for the Huntington North Varsity Singers from 2006 to 2009, while her son was in the group. When not writing for show choirs, she composes instrumental and choral music, plays oboe and teaches privately. Her band music is published through BRS Music, Inc, Indianapolis. She has two upcoming remieres of new pieces this spring, with a brass quintet to be performed at Ball State University and a wind ensemble piece, Rumor Mill, to be performed by the Indiana University-Purdue University Wind Ensemble on their Feb. 29th concert. Diane received her BME in music education/oboe from Indiana University, Bloomington. She and her husband Chris, a band director, live in Huntington County. They have three children. ESPRIT 2011–2012 ESPRIT is the mixed show choir from Southwestern High School in Hanover, Indiana that consists of 24 singers, a stage crew of eight and an instrumental combo of two. ESPRIT is a very active ensemble that performs regularly at high school concerts, show choir competitions and community functions. Over the past several years, ESPRIT has been a consistent finalist at various show choir invitationals throughout Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. During the 2012 competition season ESPRIT has received numerous awards in the small mixed division including 2nd Runner-up at Lebanon, Northrop, Shelbyville, and Homestead; as well as Grand Champions at both Huntington North and Bellmont. ESPRIT was also 5th Runner-up in the evening finals at Northrop. ESPRIT is under the direction of Rick Reckner and Greg Truesdell, with musical arrangements by Diane Whitacre, and choreography by Jason Johnson. ESPRIT will conclude their 2012 competition season by competing in the Contest of Champions at Edgewood HS on Mrach 24th and the Music In The Parks competition at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio on May 18-21. ESPRIT would like to thank you for attending and hope that you enjoy the talented singers, dancers, and musicians performing for you today. Good luck to all of the show choirs participating in the 2012 Ohio Valley Showcase! SINGERS/DANCERS Haley Bare Chelsey Peters Ashley Boldery Laura Reece Tristan Fox Kendra Rodriguez Kennedy Gerber Sarah Scholey Zack Hamilton Elizabeth Scianni Taylor Haueter Shayla Shepherd Alex Helton Josh Smith Tori Humphrey Chris Stewart Christian Miller Lily Stark Emma Tobe Zaynah Watson Breinna Welch Ryan Wells Tanner Wenzler STAGE CREW Michela Brown Kaitlyn Deskins Scott Hatfield Brook Hilleary Michael Humphrey Beth Reno Sabrina Reno Kayla Rodriguez INSTRUMENTALISTS Bryon Sego (Adult) - Percussion Greg Truesdell (Adult) - Piano Esprit Senior Members TAYLOR HAUETER CHELSEY PETERS RYAN WELLS Esprit Members ALEX HELTON Junior LAURA REECE Junior Esprit Members BREINNA WELCH ASHLEY BOLDERY CHRISTIAN MILLER JOSH SMITH LILY STARk EMMA TOBE HALEY BARE TORI HUMPHREY kENDRA RODRIGUEZ Junior Sophomore Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Esprit Members SARAH SCHOLEY SHAYLA SHEPHERD TRISTAN FOX kENNEDY GERBER ZACk HAMILTON ELIZABETH SCIANNI CHRIS STEWART ZAYNAH WATSON TANNER WENZLER Freshman Eighth Grade Eighth Grade Freshman Eighth Grade Eighth Grade Eighth Grade Eighth Grade Eighth Grade Esprit 2012 Competition Show Work of Art Laura Reece, Soloist Little Bit Of Love Something To Believe In Taylor Haueter, Soloist Love Drunk (Guy’s Feature) Addicted To Love (Girl’s Feature) - Alex Helton, Soloist Renegade/Tire Tracks And Broken Hearts Diane Whitacre/Maple Grove Publishing of Andrews, Indiana Arranger for ESPRIT’s 2012 Competition Show 2012 Awards & Accomplishments! “Charisma” Show Choir Invitational Lebanon High School - Lebanon, Indiana • • • • • • • • Second Runner-up - Finals Competition Esprit’s Outstanding Performer - Sarah Scholey “Classic Showcase” Homestead High School - Ft. Wayne, Indiana • • • • • • • • Second Runner-up - Small Show Choir Division Esprit’s Outstanding Performer - Ryan Wells “Midwest Showcase” “Charisma Classique” Northrop High School - Ft. Wayne, Indiana • • • • • • • • Second Runner-up - Small Show Choir Division Fifth Runner-up - Finals Competition Esprit’s Outstanding Performer - Ryan Wells Huntington North High School - Huntington, Indiana • • • • • • • • GRAND CHAMPIONS - Small Show Choir Division Best Vocals - Best Choreography - Best Stage Crew “Singing Sensational” Bellmont High School - Decatur, Indiana • • • • • • • • GRAND CHAMPIONS - Small Show Choir Division Best Choreography - Best Set Design Esprit’s Outstanding Performer - Ryan Wells Shelbyville High School - Shelbyville, Indiana • • • • • • • • First Runner-up - Small Show Choir Division Best Costumes Esprit’s Outstanding Performer - Alex Helton “Winter Spectacular” 2012 Remaining Competitions! “Teays Valley Classic” Teays Valley High School - Ashville, Ohio SATURDAY, MARCH 10th • • • • • • • • “Contest of Champions” Edgewood High School - Ellettsville, Indiana SATURDAY, MARCH 24th T he Esprit Boosters wish all participants in the Ohio Valley Showcase the best of luck and continued success! We thank the many businesses, sponsors, advertisers, individuals, and volunteers who have donated time, talents, and resources to make this 14th Ohio Valley Show Choir Showcase a success. It would not be possible without the support of so many, especially the following Ohio Valley Showcase Committee Chairs: Event Co-Chairs .............................................................Jeff Gerber, Neil Wenzler Cafeteria ..........................................................................................Tammy Gerber Concessions.....................................................................................Tammy Gerber Directors & Judges Room .......................................Rick Reckner, Greg Truesdell Host ........................................................................................................Ron Smith Lighting ..........................................................................................Michelle Smith Marketing/Advertising .......................................................................Neil Wenzler Merchandise ...................................................................................Kim Humphrey Money Manager ..........................................................................Michelle Boldery Nurse ............................................................................Cathy Spry, Marcella Scott Parking/Unloading.................................................................................Don Burch Programs................................................................................................Jeff Gerber Props-Receiving.............................................................................Mike Perkinson Security ..................................................................................................Don Burch Solo Room...........................................................................................Tracy Welch Sound...............................................................................................Dennis O’Neal Stage ........................................................................................................John Bare Score Tabulations ...........................Yvonna Thomas, Kim Humphrey, Jamie Bare Timer ..................................................................................................David Mount Trophies & Awards .......................Esprit Boosters, Rick Reckner, Greg Truesdell Video ...................................................................................................Kevin Fuller A special thanks to Dennis O’Neal for providing the sound for today’s show; to Fuller Video for his video production; to Ivy Vine for the floral decorations; and to Digital Printing Incorporated for printing our program. Esprit Officers President .......................................................................................................Kim Humphrey Vice-President...................................................................................................Susan Moore Treasurer ........................................................................................................Tammy Gerber Secretary ..............................................................................................................Jamie Bare Parliamentarian .............................................................................................Michelle Smith Participating Show Choirs/Directors/Choreographers MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION CONNECTION Ankeney Middle School/Beavercreek, Ohio Jason Enneking, Director Aaron Jacobs, Instrumental Director Shane Coe, Choreographer BENGAL BEAT Greendale Middle School/Lawrenceburg, Indiana Ali Darley, Director/Choreographer REVOLUTION Loveland Middle School/Loveland, Ohio Shawn Miller, Director Donna Bernstein & Jeff Hoffman, Assistant Directors Jennifer Odom, Choreographer WAVE OF YOUTH Northwood Middle School/Ft. Wayne, Indiana Betty McKee, Director Jeff Cox, Choreographer SOUTH DEARBORN SHOWCASE South Dearborn Middle School/Aurora, Indiana Monte Dole, Director Leslie Kinnett, Assistant Director Jason Johnson, Jeff Burton & Amy Haulin, Choreographers VARSITY DIVISION DIMENSIONS Austin High School/Austin Indiana Kathy Sego, Director Joel Genth, Rebecca White & Nathan Wilson, Choreographers CITY HEAT Columbia City High School/Columbia City, Indiana Rosalie Geller, Director Jason Johnson, Choreographer KNIGHT MOVES Norwell High School/Ossian, Indiana Carla Doles, Director Justin Feichter, Assistant Director Jason Johnson, Choreographer RHYTHM AND MOTION Ross High School/Hamilton, Indiana Rosie Jennings, Director Molly Bruns & Tess Stanifer, Choreographers NEW DIMENSIONS Clover Hill High School/Midlothian, Virginia Sandra Thomas, Director Stefan Demitriadis, Assistant Director Antwon Chavis, Choreographer CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN’S DIVISION SHOW CARDS Colerain High School/Cincinnati, Ohio Randie & Michael Parks, Directors Kylie Parks, Assistant Director Jason Johnson, Choreographer THE DEBTONES Center Grove High School/Greenwood, Indiana Jennifer Dice, Director Christopher D. Pratt, Assistant Director Andy Haines, Choreographer IRIDESCENCE Clover Hill High School/Midlothian, Virginia Sandra Thomas, Director Stefan Demitriadis, Assistant Director Antwon Chavis, Choreographer CITY LIGHTS Columbia City High School/Columbia City, Indiana Rosalie Geller, Director Jason Johnson, Choreographer NEW DIMENSIONS Lawrence North High School/Indianapolis, Indiana Andrew Martin, Director Brent Holland, Choreographer KNIGHT STARS Norwell High School/Ossian, Indiana Carla Doles, Director Justin Feichter, Assistant Director Jason Johnson, Choreographer CHAMPIONSHIP MIXED DIVISION CG SOUND SYSTEM Center Grove High School/Greenwood, Indiana Christopher D. Pratt, Director Jennifer Dice & Greg Sanders, Assistant Directors Andy Haines, Choreographer MADRIGALS East High School/Sciotoville, Ohio Amy Bergandine, Director Sammie Sparks, Choreographer VARSITY SINGERS Huntington North High School/Huntington, Indiana John Wenning, Director Matt Walter, Instrumental Director Jason Johnson, Choreographer BY REQUEST Loveland High School/Loveland, Ohio Shawn Miller, Director Donna Bernstein & Jeff Hoffman, Assistant Directors Jared Voss, Choreographer PURPLE PIZZAZZ Middletown High School/Middletown, Ohio Marsha & Sam Minge, Directors Mary Ellen Clinard, Assistant Director Chris Beiser, Choreographer SELECT SOUND South Webster High School/South Webster, Ohio Rhonda Mays, Director Shane Coe, Choreographer GENERAL ADMISSION Winfield High School/Winfield, West Virginia Jeff Haught, Director Brooke Smolder, Choreographer SURROUND SOUND Center Grove High School/Greenwood, Indiana Christopher D. Pratt, Director Jennifer Dice Assistant Director Marty DeMott, Choreographer IMPORTANT RULES TO REMEMBER! Photography of any kind and any type of audio or video tape recordings are strictly prohibited. Video tapes of individual and final performances will be available for purchase in the cafeteria. Meals and snack items are available in our cafeteria or at our concession stand near the gymnasium. Food and beverages from outside the school will not be allowed in the building. No food or beverages are allowed upstairs in home rooms. Please be sure to turn cell phones off! Failure by any organization member or fan to abide by these rules will result in that choir being disqualified from the competition. Judges Deborah Hilderbrand Andis - Vocals & Choreography Deborah Hilderbrand Andis is currently the Director of Choral and Vocal Music Activities at Highland Junior High School for Anderson Community Schools in Anderson, IN. She earned Bachelor and Master degrees in Choral/General Music Education with a minor in Music Therapy, a focus in voice, and double bass from Ball State University. She was a four year member of the “Ball State University Singers”. During her 35 years of teaching, Debbie was the Director of Choral Activities at Highland High School for 14 years, Elementary Music Specialist and administrative liaison, Director of Choral Activities at Northside Middle School, and a contract faculty member of the Ball State University School of Music serving as the Assistant Director of the “Ball State University Singers”. While at Highland, groups under her direction received many awards and state honors at ISSMA, and consistently placed in the top 6 groups, earned caption awards, and were named Grand Champions at show choir competitions throughout Indiana and the U.S. “Debbie” enjoys holding critique sessions and workshops with choirs during their show preparation, judging show choir competitions throughout the Midwest, serving as a Musical Director and Choreographer for the Main Stage Theatre in Anderson, IN, and choreographing for her school groups. She has been a clinician for the ISU Summer Show Choir Camps, judged the annual BSU Scholarship Talent Search Competition, and performed with the Anderson University Symphonic Choir, as well as a guest soloist with a local community band, jazz ensemble, and the Madison County Director’s Jazz Band at the ISSMA State Convention. Her two grand daughters, Hadleigh and Presley, are her pride and joy! Gordon L. Crawford - Vocals & Choreography Gordon L. Crawford received his degree in Instrumental and Vocal Music at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana and Masters in Education at Indiana University. Since that time he has been active as a Music educator, clinician, consultant, choreographer and performer. As an educator/clinician, Mr. Crawford has taught in many schools throughout the country and received numerous honors: 2001 Disney’s American Teacher Award nominee; 1996-2004 induction of “Who’s Who Among American Teachers”; 1995 Southwest Allen County Teacher of the Year; and 1996 Indiana State “Teacher of the Year” Semifinalist. As an entertainer he would be most noted for his leading roles in “The Lion King,” “The Wiz,” “Big River,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Ain’t Misbehavin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Pippin.” From 1998-2001, Mr. Crawford was a featured performer at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Vocals Inc. in Orlando, Florida. Currently Mr. Crawford resides in Louisville, Kentucky where he is director of choral activities at North Oldham County High and Middle School, the home of the “Northern Lights” of NOHS. He’d like to thank his wife Toni, children Briona, Eric, and Andrew, and all special friends that have inpacted his life. Best Wishes and “Break-A-Leg,” to all performers. Jay Emrich - Vocals & Choreography Jay Emrich holds a degree in Music Education from Ball State University. As an area manager of Live Entertainment at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, his primary responsibilities included casting, directing, and choreographing the resort’s live shows. Jay is a working member of the Actors’ Equity Association and as a singer, dancer, actor, and string bassist, Jay has on-stage experience in cruise ship, theme park, and regional theater shows. As an educator, Jay has taught choral music at the junior high and high school levels, and currently works as a private studio teacher. Jay is proud to have served on the adjudication panels of numerous competitions in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico, Ohio, and West Virginia. Brian Paulsen - Vocals & Choreography Brian J. Paulsen has been the director of choirs at Edgewood Junior High School in Ellettsville, Indiana since 2003. Under his direction, EJHS concert choirs have seen successful in many performances and competitions, regularly receiving Gold ratings in ISSMA choir festivals every spring. EJHS show choirs, Mini Warehouse and Center Stage, have the privilege of being named Grand Champions in several competitions over the course of the last nine years. They have also performed in major events for Indiana University athletics, the Indianapolis Indians, and the Indiana Pacers. In addition to his work as an educator, Brian also writes and arranges for several junior high, Judges high school, and collegiate performing ensembles throughout the Midwest and New England. Originally from Waltham, Massachusetts, he owns a degree in Choral Music Education from Ball State University; where he was a multi-year member of the nationally renowned Ball State University Singers. Don Cochran - Instrumental Combos Don Cochran has been involved in Show Production, Music Education, and Performance for 25 years. Don has taught instrumental music at Springs Valley, Madison Consolidated, Washington County (Springfield, KY), and Southwestern Middle and High School. Don was Back-Up Band Director at Fort Wayne Homestead in 1996 and 1997 where he also worked with the Marching, Jazz, and Orchestra Programs. Don has also worked as a clinician and music technician at Northrop High School, North Side High School, Snider High School, and Goshen High School. Don has most recently performed with the Madison Saxophone Ensemble, Madison Community Band, and the Signature Jazz Band in Louisville Kentucky. Don is currently the instrumental music teacher and Southwestern Middle and High School as well as President of Ascend Educational Services. kia Humphrey - Outstanding Performers Kia Humphrey is a 2010 graduate of Southwestern High School. While a student at Southwestern, Kia was involved in many school activities including varsity cheerleading, concert choir, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; however, her most memorable times were spent as a four-year performer for ESPRIT. During her membership, the group was awarded several Grand Championship trophies as well as several caption awards. Kia has always had an affinity to performing, having started her show choir experience early as a three-year member for “Noteables” at Pope John Elementary School in Madison, Indiana. Other achievements of hers include the honor of being part of the 2009 Southwestern Prom Court and being crowned the 2010 Homecoming Queen. She is currently pursuing a degree in Special Education at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana. Kia is also an executive member of the IU Southeast chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma. She spends her free time working as a teaching assistant at Discovery Time II, a local preschool. Debra Stroud - Solo Competition Debra Stroud has been the Paoli High School Choir Director in Paoli, Indiana, for 36 years. While at Paoli, she has directed the Paoli Harmony Singers and Singing Sensation choral groups and taught general music. As a private voice instructor, Mrs. Stroud has had many individuals go on to the ISSMA State Solo competition over the years and receive gold ratings. Being director of the PHS Drama Club for 10 years, Debra directed over 20 plays and musicals. “Hello Dolly”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, “Peter Pan”, “Wizard of Oz”, “Bye, Bye Birdie” and “The Miracle Worker” are only a few of her directorial stage productions. She is a co-founder and served as co-director of the Indiana All Star Show Choir Camp at St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana, for l0 years. Mrs. Stroud is also very involved in her community. She is a past Orange County Player Board Member of 25 years. While serving on the board, Debra performed and directed several productions. “Annie”, “Shenandoah”, “Music Man”, “Godspell”, “Nunsense”, “Nuncrackers”, “Oklahoma” and“1776” are only a few more added to her list of accomplishments. Mrs. Stroud served as Choir Director of the Paoli Methodist Church for 12 years. Debra received her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Education in voice and choral education from Indiana State University. She is a member of ICDA, ISSMA and MENC. Mrs. Stroud has two daughters, Ashley and Whitney. Southwestern “Esprit” would like to thank all of our Judges for their professionalism and continued dedication to music! Middle School Competition...March 16, 2012 Greendale Bengal Beat Middle School Division performance time 7:30 p.m. Bengal Beat is the show choir at Greendale Middle School in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. This group was established over 25 years ago to provide students with the opportunity to compete in local and national competitions, perform for local civic organizations, local festivals, and nursing homes; and provide students with confidence when performing in front of large audiences. This group consists of 33 students of Greendale Middle School, ranging from 12 to 14 years in age. Students participating in Bengal Beat are selected for their ability to sing and dance. Loveland Revolution Middle School Division performance time 8:00 p.m. The Revolution show choir is made up of 54 singer/dancers from Loveland Middle School in Loveland, Ohio. They have performed in festivals and competitions throughout the Midwest in there 15 years of traveling. Revolution has received many Grand Champion awards at many regional competitions. This group meets each day before school at 6:50am . This year they will compete at Riverside,Twinsburg, Fairfield, South Dearborn and Southwestern High School. DirectorShawn Miller, Asst. Director – Donna Bernstein & Jeff Hoffman, Choreographer – Jennifer Odom. Ankeney Connection Middle School Division performance time 8:30 p.m. Connection is the show choir from Ankeney Middle School. Connection has been entertaining audiences for more than 20 years. They are comprised of over 50 singer/dancers, stage crew, and combo from Ankeney Middle School. Connection consistently earns top honors in its class at each competition they attend. They are eager to share their show with you today. At Ankeney, Connection members strive for academic success, and pride themselves as being people of good character. They would like to wish the best of luck to all of the choirs performing today. South Dearborn Showcase South Dearborn Showcase began their show choir tradition twelve years ago. Showcase has steadily grown into a high-level competition ensemble. This year’s Showcase has 30 seventh and eighth grade performers. This year’s show includes pop, rock, and jazz music. The group is directed by Monte Dole and Leslie Kinnett and choreographed by Jason Johnson, Amy Havlin, and Jeff Burton. Showcase is looking forward to the competition and wants to wish all the choirs good luck. Middle School Division performance time 9:00 p.m. Middle School Competition...March 16, 2012 Northwood Wave of Youth Middle School Division performance time 9:30 p.m. The “Wave of Youth” Show Choir from Fort Wayne consists of 40 singer/dancers. In the past few years, they have received awards for Best Vocals and Best Choreography. They have also been named Grand Champions at various competitions throughout the state of Indiana. This year “Wave of Youth” will travel to competitions at Northrop, Homestead, Northridge, Bishop Luers, and Southwestern. “Wave of Youth” would like to thank Southwestern for hosting an awesome Middle School Competition. Women’s & Mixed Competition...March 17, 2012 Columbia City City Lights Championship Women’s Division performance time 8:00 a.m. The young women in City Lights are proud to represent Columbia City High School. Over the span of two decades, City Lights has earned Grand Champion trophies and caption awards for best vocals, best choreography, best stage crew, best back-up band and best soloist within a show. This year, City Lights will travel to Fishers, Northrop, Dekalb, Northridge, Homestead, East Noble, and the Ohio Valley Showcase at Southwestern High School in Hanover, Indiana. City Soul is their back-up band, and is directed by Carolyn Hindbaugh. They are assisted by the award winning City Crew. Clover Hill Iridescence Championship Women’s Division performance time 8:30 a.m. Introducing Clover Hill High School’s Iridescence, under the direction of Mrs. Sandi Thomas, with choreography by Antwon Chavis. Daniel Webster states that “Iridescence” is that which is brilliant, lustrous, or colorful in effect or appearance. Clover Hill High School’s girls show choir is just that! They are a group of 46 talented singers/dancers and an 18 member combo, otherwise known as “Big Cheeks”! This group competes across the nation consistently winning Grand Champion Awards as well as numerous caption awards. They have dazzled audiences from Ohio to Virginia, winning Division Grand Championships, Best Choreography, Best Vocal Quality, Best Combo, Best Show Design and Best Set Design throughout the competition season. With their luscious sound, their sassy choreography and their fresh look they leave audiences screaming for more! This year Iridescence will compete at the Ben Davis Giant Spectacular, the Powhatan Show Choir Invitational, Solon Show Choir Invitational and the Ohio Valley Showcase in Hanover, Indiana. Each year Iridescence hosts their own invitational, the Mid-Atlantic Show Choir Spectacular which is held the 2nd weekend in March! Iridescence is excited to share their show with you and congratulates all of the choirs today on outstanding performances. We would like to thank the Southwestern High School choirs and choral boosters for the opportunity to do what we do best…ENTERTAIN!!! Norwell Knight Stars In their 9th year of existence, the Norwell Knight Stars are comprised of 28 young ladies in grades 9 thru 12. They have quickly earned a reputation as one of the top Ladies groups on the Show Choir Contest Circuit. they have been named Grand Champion in the Ladies division… consistently…at contests across the Midwest as well as receiving many caption awards for their vocals, choreography, and crew. This year they will be competing at Northrop, Shelbyville, Center Grove, Northridge, Fairfield, and Southwestern, as well as hosting their own Norwell Invitational on March 10th. They are under the direction of Carla Doles, assisted by Justin Feichter, and choreographed by Jason Johnson, along with a back-up band of 10 and a crew of 6. Championship Women’s Division performance time 9:00 a.m. Women’s & Mixed Competition...March 17, 2012 Center Grove Debtones Championship Women’s Division performance time 9:30 a.m. Founded in 1963 by Judith A. Meeks, the Debtones have a reputation as being one of the finest, trend setting, and highest achieving women’s ensembles in the country. This group has been named Grand Champion in numerous competitions throughout the Midwest and named National Champions at Showstoppers or FAME consistently for the past 7 years. Last year the group earned the title of Grand Champion Unisex Choir at FAME Nationals. The Debtones are directed by Jennifer Dice, Christopher Pratt, Greg Sanders, and Sheila Leachman. They are choreographed by Andy Haines. The Debtones are proud to represent their school and the city of Greenwood as they work to provide consistently excellent and timeless entertainment to audiences across the country. Lawrence North New Dimension Championship Women’s Division performance time 10:00 a.m. New Dimension, from Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Indiana is celebrating its 9th season of performing various styles of popular and classical literature. This select group of singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and technicians has been named Grand Champion and received numerous honors at various show choir competitions including the Shelbyville Invitational, Spotlighters Invitational, Pike Music Fest, M. I. C. North Central Invitational, Central Sound Classic, Showstoppers, and FAME. New Dimension has performed throughout the country as ambassadors for the Indianapolis community in Chicago, New York, and Branson, and more. New Dimension is under the direction of Andrew Martin, choreographed by Brent Holland, and accompanied by Peter Rogahn. Ross Rhythm and Motion Varsity Division performance time 10:30 a.m. Rhythm and Motion Show Choir is an extracurricular group that is auditioned from one of the Ross High School Concert Choirs. They are chosen in the spring for the following school year. This season, they will be competing at Piqua, Loveland, and Fairfield, Ohio; as well as Indianapolis and Hanover, Indiana. They will also be traveling to Nashville, TN during their spring break. Rhythm and Motion is excited to perform their show for you, “Pieces of Us”! Their Director is Ms. Rosie Jennings and their choreographer is Miss Molly Bruns, assisted by Miss Tess Stanifer. Columbia City City Heat Varsity Division performance time 10:55 a.m. City Heat represents a tradition of entertainment excellence that spans over twenty years at Columbia City High School in northern Indiana. They have earned Grand Champion trophies and caption awards for best vocals, best choreography, best stage crew, best back-up band and best soloist within a show. This year, City Heat has been crowned Grand Champion in the small school division at both Fishers and Homestead. Other competitions on their schedule include Northrop, Dekalb, Northridge, East Noble, and the Ohio Valley Showcase at Southwestern High School in Hanover, Indiana. City Soul is their back-up band, and is directed by Carolyn Hindbaugh. They are assisted by the award winning City Crew. Women’s & Mixed Competition...March 17, 2012 Austin Dimensions Varsity Division performance time 11:20 a.m. Dimensions hails from Austin High School in Scott County, Indiana. They are an auditioned choir of 25 singer/dancers and 2 instrumentalists, and members represent some of the best and most involved students in the school including National Honor Society, Sunshine Society, Student Council, track, tennis, cross country, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, and softball. Since the group’s inception six years ago, they have earned an outstanding reputation both in the community and throughout the state. The group has represented Austin High School at several community outreach events as well as at competitions in Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. Dimensions is under the new direction of Kathy Sego who came out of retirement to take on this group. They are choreographed by Joel Genth, Rebecca White, and Nathan Wilson. Norwell Knight Moves Varsity Division performance time 11:45 a.m. Established in the early seventies, the Norwell Knight Moves have been performing strong at contests across the Midwest for several years. They have earned a reputation as one of the consistently excellent show choirs on the contest circuit…receiving numerous caption awards for their vocals, choreography, and crew, and being named Grand Champion many times in the small mixed division, with scores high enough to place them in the large mixed finals. With an undefeated season in 2010 and winner of the “People’s Choice” award at the FINALE nationals in NYC in 2011…this year…they will be competing at Northrop, Shelbyville, Center Grove, Northridge, Fairfield, and Southwestern, as well as hosting their own Norwell Invitation on March 10th. With a group of 18 singers/dancers, a backup band of 10, and a crew of 6, they are under the direction of Carla Doles, assisted by Justin Feichter and choreographed by Jason Johnson. Center Grove Surround Sound Championship Mixed Division performance time 1:15 p.m. Surround Sound is the junior varsity mixed show choir and in its tenth year of competition. In that time, the group has been named grand champions earning caption awards and placing in the finals at several competitions. This year the group will travel to several competitions competing in Festival and JV divisions. The group is under the direction of Christopher Pratt and assisted by Sheila Leachman and choreographed by Marty DeMott. East Madrigals The East High School Madrigals are an auditioned group of 26 singers/dancers and 4 instrumentalists from Sciotoville Community School in Sciotoville, Ohio. The members of the Madrigals represent many different teams and organizations such as the National Honor Society, Key Club, Quiz Bowl, basketball, cheerleading, and football. In addition to participating in show choir competitions throughout the tri-state area, the Madrigals also perform for many school and community events. This year the Madrigals are under the direction of Amy Bergandine with choreography by Sammie Sparks. The Madrigals are excited to perform today and wish the best of luck to all the groups performing! Championship Mixed Division performance time 1:45 p.m. Women’s & Mixed Competition...March 17, 2012 Winfield General Admission Championship Mixed Division performance time 2:15 p.m. Winfield General Admission has been in existence for over 30 years, bringing its unique style of observational humor and topical relevance to competitions and festivals across the US. General Admission is an auditioned ensemble that meets afterschool and consists this year of 25 singer/dancers, 10 instrumentalists and 5 crew members drawn from all walks of high school life. Each year, General Admission develops an original showcase based on classroom discussion about relevant topics. This year, GA takes a look at social media and electronic communication, and invites you to tweet, e-mail, chat, post, blog or, better yet, talk with them face to face. With choreography by Brooke Smolers and featuring original music and lyrics and under the direction of Mr. Jeff Haught, we hope you enjoy Winfield General Admission. Clover Hill New Dimensions Championship Mixed Division performance time 2:45 p.m. Introducing Clover Hill High School’s New Dimensions, under the direction of Mrs. Sandi Thomas, with choreography by Antwon Chavis. New Dimensions is the premier show choir at Clover Hill High School in Midlothian, Virginia. They are comprised of 44 talented singers/dancers and an 18 member combo, otherwise known as “Big Cheeks”! This group competes across the nation consistently winning Grand Champion Awards as well as numerous caption awards. Last year, New Dimensions was named Grand Champion at the Medina Mid-west Showcase, Powhatan Show Choir Invitational and the Hanover Festival of Choirs. They were named 1st Runner-up at the Finale National Show Choir Invitational!! ! New Dimensions consistently brings home Best Choreography, Best Vocal Sound, Best Combo, Best Set Design, Best Show Design as well as Best Vocal Solo Awards. This year New Dimensions will compete at the Ben Davis Giant Spectacular, the Powhatan Show Choir Invitational, Solon Show Choir Invitational and the Ohio Valley Showcase in Hanover, Indiana. Each year New Dimensions hosts their own invitational, the MidAtlantic Show Choir Spectacular which is held the 2nd weekend in March! New Dimensions is excited to share their show with you and congratulates all of the choirs today on outstanding performances. We would like to thank the Southwestern High School choirs and choral boosters for the opportunity to perform in today’s competition. Loveland By Request Championship Mixed Division performance time 3:15 p.m. By Request is a auditioned group made up of 43 singers/dancers, 9 crew and 16 pit members from Loveland, Ohio. Every member of By Request is a part of curricular music program at Loveland. The group meets as a class and performs in the community and travels to competitions in the Midwest. This year they will compete at Riverside, Troy Buchanan, Twinsburg, Fairfield, South Dearborn and Southwestern High School. They will also be competing in the World Choir Games this summer in Cincinnati. Director – Shawn Miller; Asst. Director – Donna Bernstein & Jeff Hoffman; Choreographer – Jared Voss South Webster Select Sound Championship Mixed Division performance time 3:45 p.m. Select Sound is an auditioned group of 34 singers/dancers from South Webster High School in South Webster, OH. The group performs for many school and community events throughout the school year. Members of the group are also active in many other student activities and sports offered at SWHS and have already completed a fall production of All Shook Up this school year. Having an established choral program and musical production tradition, the vocal music program at South Webster High School is relatively new to world of show choir. Select Sound is excited to be participating in today’s competition and wish the best of luck to all the groups performing today! Women’s & Mixed Competition...March 17, 2012 Colerain Show Cards Championship Mixed Division performance time 4:15 p.m. In recent years the nationally acclaimed Show Cards have emerged as one of the premier choral groups in the Midwest, routinely turning out dazzling performances before thousands of delighted audience members each season. Consistent finalists and Grand Champions in both regional and national competitions, the Show Cards enjoy a well-deserved reputation as a talented and highly entertaining ensemble. The Show Cards are accompanied by the outstanding Cardinal Syndicate. Huntington North Varsity Singers Championship Mixed Division performance time 4:45 p.m. The Huntington North Varsity Singers are in their 27th season under the direction of Mr. John Wenning. This award winning show choir has performed at many State and National events including the IMEA convention and the American Choral Directors Association regional convention. They have won numerous awards in the past twenty-seven years including being named the Grand Champions of the Indiana State School Music Association State Competition as a concert choir along with being named Grand Champions at numerous show choir competitions. This past season they were named Grand Champions of the 2011 Norwell Invitational. They also received many outstanding awards including best choral group, best instrumental group and best technical group. The Varsity Brass is directed by Mr. Matt Walter and they are choreographed by Mr. Jason Johnson. Middletown Purple Pizzazz Championship Mixed Division performance time 5:15 p.m. Middletown High School Purple Pizzazz has been a competitive show choir for over 20 years. They are outstanding ambassadors for the Middletown City School District performing throughout southwest Ohio. This year, the show choir will be traveling to Disney World to perform in April. The theme for the competition show is “House of Fire” featuring Firework, Kisses of Fire, Earthsong, Heat of the Moment, Heatwave and House of Fire. Purple Pizzazz would like to thank the Middletown City School District and their parents for their continued support. Center Grove CG Sound System Championship Mixed Division performance time 5:45 p.m. CG Sound System has been in existence for twenty-six years and in that time has built a reputation of being one of the nation’s top show choirs. Since competing for the first time in 1982, the group has been named Grand Champion Show Choir at regional and national competitions over numerous times. Included in those, are SHOWSTOPPERS and FAME National Show Choir Competitions in New York, Orlando, Branson, and Chicago. For the past decade the group has been under the direction of Christopher Pratt and choreographed by Andy Haines. CG Sound System is proud to represent their school and the city of Greenwood as they work to provide consistently excellent and timeless entertainment to audiences across the country. Solo Competition Emcees Elizabeth Brown is a 2011 graduate of Southwestern High School. While in school, she was a four-year member of Esprit. During her time with Esprit, the group won many Grand Championship awards and Elizabeth herself won many outstanding performer awards. She is currently studying at Ivy Tech Community College in Madison, Indiana and is transferring to Indiana State University next fall to study Music Theatre. In her spare time, Elizabeth is a dedicated theatrical performer, having recently appeared in “Murder for One,” a production of the Madison Community Players, Inc., of Madison, Indiana. Lesli Bell is a 2011 Academic Honors graduate of Southwestern High School. During her high school career, Lesli was a five year member of Esprit, enjoying many Grand Championship wins during her time with the group. Lesli is currently attending Ivy Tech Community College, in Madison, Indiana, working toward an Associates Degree in Business Administration. Lesli hopes to one day open her own bakery. LESLI BELL ESPRIT would like to thank Elizabeth and Lesli for being our Solo Competition Emcees this year! ELIZABETH BROWN Good Luck to All of the Show Choirs participating in the Ohio Valley Showcase! 2906 CLIFTY DRIVE • MADISON, INDIANA 47250 812-265-2205 CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT YEAR, ESPRIT! Esprit, in the beginning… 1 7 5 10 9 8 14 13 4 3 2 16 15 6 11 12 17 16 18 19 21 22 23 20 22 See last page for Name Answer Key Trophy W inners MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION: Grand Champion_______________________________________________________________________ 1st Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ 2nd Runner-up ________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Runner-up ________________________________________________________________________ 4th Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ Outstanding Vocals _____________________________________________________________________ Outstanding Choreography ______________________________________________________________ Outstanding Show Concept ______________________________________________________________ Outstanding Female Soloist ______________________________________________________________ Outstanding Male Soloist ________________________________________________________________ People’s Choice Awards _________________________________________________________________ VARSITY DIVISION: Grand Champion_______________________________________________________________________ 1st Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ 2nd Runner-up ________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Runner-up ________________________________________________________________________ Outstanding Vocals _____________________________________________________________________ Outstanding Choreography ______________________________________________________________ Outstanding Show Concept ______________________________________________________________ CHAMPIONSHIP WOMENS’ DIVISION: Grand Champion ______________________________________________________________________ 1st Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ 2nd Runner-up ________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by Adam Alexander 4th Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ Outstanding Vocals _____________________________________________________________________ Outstanding Choreography ______________________________________________________________ Outstanding Show Concept ______________________________________________________________ VARSITY/CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN’S & MIXED DIVISIONS: Outstanding Female Soloist ______________________________________________________________ Outstanding Male Soloist ________________________________________________________________ Outstanding Instrumental Combo_________________________________________________________ Outstanding Stage Crew ________________________________________________________________ Outstanding Costumes __________________________________________________________________ Outstanding Set Design _________________________________________________________________ People’s Choice Award __________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by The Bare Families Trophy W inners FINALS COMPETITION SOLO COMPETITION Grand Champion ______________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by Fit For The King 1st Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by TNT Tool and Equipment Rental 2nd Runner-up ________________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by Circle K Stores SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION Grand Champion ______________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. David Mount in memory of Greg Humphrey 1st Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by Jendy’s Pizzeria in memory of Greg Humphrey 2nd Runner-up ________________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by Morgan & Nay Funeral Home 3rd Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by Grayson Funeral Home 4th Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by MainSource Bank 5th Runner-up _________________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by River Valley Financial Bank Outstanding Vocals _____________________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by McDonald’s of Hanover Outstanding Choreography ______________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by American Legion of Madison Outstanding Show Concept ______________________________________________________________ This trophy sponsored by Madison Tool, Inc. 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Greg helped staff all of our football games; was co-chair for our OVS event for three years, and also helped secure trophy sponsorships for that event; chaired the golf scramble; 4H Fair booth; auction dinners; Extravaganza; and was past Vice President of the Boosters. From all who Loved him May 4, 1955 – October 13, 2011 SECURITY INSURANCE AGENCY MADISON 812-265-2800 mysecurityinsurance.com ESPRIT would like to THANK these fine businesses and people for their countless hours of dedication, commitment and support through their generous donations of time, products or monetary gifts for our 2011-2012 Season. 1st and foremost: Mr. Rick Reckner, Director for 27 years! 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Main Street Hanover, IN 47243 812-866-2411 ESPRIT HISTORY IN THE MAKING The ESPRIT Booster group would like to take the time to recognize this 2012 ESPRIT Group. We, as parents, are PROUD to be part of such a great organization with such amazing kids, directors, and choreographer. On Saturday, February 25, 2012, Southwestern ESPRIT went to Huntington North and Bellmont to perform at two different schools. ESPRIT not only showed up, but they cleaned the houses as well, giving Rick Reckner his first ever, in his 27 years, DOUBLE GRAND CHAMPION WINS IN ONE DAY! At Huntington North they also came away with outstanding vocals, choreography, band, and stage crew!! At Bellmont they made history with a 5-PEAT by winning GRAND CHAMPION status 5 years in a row! HUNTINGTON NORTH GRAND CHAMPION BELLMONT GRAND CHAMPION Esprit, in the beginning… Answer Key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Taylor Haueter Lilly Stark Laura Reece Zack Hamilton Shayla Shepherd Breinna Welch Zaynah Watson Alex Helton 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Chris Stewart Christian Miller Tori Humphrey Ashley Boldery Tristan Fox Kennedy Gerber Josh Smith Ryan Wells 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Rick Reckner Emma Tobe Elizabeth Scianni Tanner Wenzler Sarah Scholey Kendra Rodriguez Haley Bare MENU Breakfast Drinks (Saturday only 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) Biscuit & Sausage Gravy - $1.50 2 Cinnamon Rolls - $1.00 Sausage Biscuit w/ or w/out cheese - $1.50 Plain Biscuit - .75¢ Fresh Fruit - .75¢ Yogurt - $1.00 Blueberry Bagel w/cream cheese - $1.50 Milk - .75¢ Orange Juice - .50¢ Coffee - .75¢ Bottled Water - $1.00 Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 24 oz. - $2.00 Can Coke products - $1.00 A La Carte Items (Available Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. & Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.) French Bread Pizza (cheese, pepperoni) - $2.00 Chicken Strips (4) - $3.00 French Fries - $1.00 Chicken Salad Croissant w/lettuce & tomato - $4.00 Ham & Turkey Croissant w/lettuce & tomato - $4.00 Chef Salad - $4.00 Vegetable Cup - $1.00 Fruit Cup - $1.00 Dressing - .25¢ Assorted Chips - $1.00 Chocolate Chip Cookies (2) - $1.00 Banana Pudding - $1.50 Dirt Pudding - $1.50 Cupcakes - $1.00 DAIRY QUEEN ITEMS - $2.00 Dilly Bar (chocolate or butterscotch) Ice Cream Sandwich, Orange Vanilla Bar Saturday Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. DINNER COMBO #1 - $7.00 DINNER COMBO #2 - $7.00 3 Home-style Chicken Strips Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll Pork BBQ Sandwich Chips, Cole Slaw Dill Spear Concessions - 2 locations - Cafeteria and outside Gym (8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.) Coffee - .75¢ Bottled Water - $1.00 Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 24 oz. - $2.00 Can Coke products - $1.00 Candy - $1.00 Nachos & Cheese - $2.50 Hot Dogs - $1.50 Pretzel w/Cheese - $2.00 Popcorn - .75¢ Assorted Chips - $1.00 Chocolate Chip Cookies (2) - $1.00 DAIRY QUEEN ITEMS - $2.00 Dilly Bar (chocolate or butterscotch) Ice Cream Sandwich, Orange Vanilla Bar