B-Ball-Fan, on that night, the cd player had been working during pre-game, then when we put the cd in, nothing, wish you had ran down and sang, we all kind of look at each other, we had decided none of us could sing it, it was a sic feeling, feel free anytime to come on down, ha. We now use an i pad and i even got a new phone at Christmas and have it down loaded in case it is needed. Stop by and say hi sometime.

 

That's cool... I understood that you were in the middle of issues and had to make a decision on the fly. I'm not bothered. I just thought that it was a funny coincidence that it happened just after I had pumped my friend up for his 'American Experience'. I felt for you and knew that you were in an uncomfortable situation. Honestly I hadn't thought about it again until you mentioned it in your post so I thought that I'd share the irony. You guys do a great job at Holmes and create an exciting atmosphere. I always enjoy seeing games there. Player intros are goose bumpy and unlike any other in the region. Happy to know that the PA system is on the threshold of an overhaul. The experience there will be all the better for it. Keep up the good work :thumb:

 

Also... you really don't want to hear me sing the National Anthem... wow... I'm sure that I'd murder the high notes and have everyone running for the exits....

So no one sang the Anthem just because a CD didn't work?

 

At NCC a young lady was half way through singing when she suddenly stopped. Not sure why. Didn't matter. PA guy started singing from where she left off and the entire crowd sang. When CCH then came to NC a week later the entire crowd sang it a capella. Pretty cool.

 

She was battling an illness and thought she could pull it off, but it wasn't to be. The crowd that night gave a great performance though.

She was battling an illness and though she could to it, but it wasn't to be. The crowd that night gave a great performance though.

 

That makes sense. She was good up to the point she had to stop.

I can speak pretty cofident about the PA system at Holmes, being i i am the PA guy for the boys games, we have fought all year will problems, we have had the system go down during announcements, during intro's and we have had problems getting music to play, i am always thriled when the band is there, the first night, we could not get the Anthem going, most of the speakers are the original ones from the 70"s, but yes by district time, we should have everything in place, all i can do is apoligize for some glitches this year, hang in there with us.

 

As I recall, many moons ago, Mel Webster was the PA guy at Evans Fieldhouse. Can't remember if Mel was still a student there or not when he was announcing games. He really didn't need a PA system, guy had a booming voice. However, the PA system had issues even back then.

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For a school that does not have a pep band I've always enjoyed Dixie's pre-game music the most. Nice mix.

 

However, I'm 100% behind the pep bands. Adds a lot to the atmosphere (or in Conner's case it sadly MAKES the atmosphere).

I was at a Conner game the other night and their pep band was outstanding, would like to see more pep bands at hight school games. Not to change the subject, but what is up with Conners attendance? Was talking to a parent and they said outside of the games against fellow BC schools the attendance is way down. What gives, Conner has a nice team.