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Philosophy of the Student Leadership Development Program

Leadership development is a VERY important asset to the success of a band program and the life of a band director. I feel so strongly about student leadership that I teach it in conjunction with the regular band class goals and objectives. Leadership training will be integrated into all elements of my teaching style. I believe leadership is the ability of a single individual through his or her actions to motivate others to higher levels of achievement and responsibility. It should be boldly stated that every individual is unique but not all are leaders. Leadership responsibility is not very everyone.

Leadership is a dedication to SERVICE and SACRIFICE. Leadership is the ability to inspire, communicate, motivate, encourage, and support your and others' quest for excellence in all aspects of life. It is the ability to do what is right and avoid the pitfalls of doing something just because it is the popular thing to do. Leadership is practiced not so much in words as it is in attitude and in actions. It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself. Leadership is doing what is right when no one is watching.

It is an esteemed privilege and honor to announce the Inaugural Leadership Team for the East Jackson High School Eagle Band.
The following students have been selected for various duties to assist with implementing excellence in the East Jackson Eagle Band. East Jackson High School Band Officers 2007-08

Field Crew and Facility Set-up Team
Jonathan Marlowe-Ashley Tolbert-Ariel Warne-Luke Derocher
(including facilitating support from Brass Captain and Woodwind Captain)
Band Council
Chelsea Foster-Jamie Westbrook-Andy Van Deventer
(including Band Captain as the facilitator)
Cheer Creators/Spirit Leaders
Adam Brown-Andy Van Deventer-Brittany Cochran
(including support from Drum Major & Drum Captain)
Uniforms Sarah June Gray-Courtney Medders-(with the parent committee)
Librarians Hannah Bridges (& the Brass, Woodwind & Drum Captains as needed)

The following appointments are instructional leadership positions to assist with music and marching performance: Marching Technicians
Chelsey Sewell and Michael LaRose
Woodwind Captain
Amber Adams
Brass Captain
Sarah Sears
Drum Captain
Justin Griffith
Guard Captain
Veronica Acosta
Band Captain
Meagan Williams & Ashley Broadwell

And the first Drum Major is Ms. Katrice Gatlin