Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people were upset when news of the cancellation of the Linton Freedom Festival was announced. Perhaps some of the saddest were members of the Linton-Stockton High School Band as the annual Band Stand, held each year during the Freedom Festival carnival, is a major fundraiser for the group. Members of the community were also bummed as they have grown accustomed to supporting the band while enjoying a delicious fish or tenderloin sandwich.
On Saturday, the community can support the band and get a tasty sandwich through a drive-thru Band Stand from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (or until gone) at the Roy Clark Community Building. For $7, customers can get a fish sandwich or tenderloin sandwich, both served with fries.
In addition, a silent auction will be held inside the Roy Clark Community Building from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase new band uniforms.
Recently senior members of the band were recognized at halftime of a Linton Miner football game for senior night. This year’s seniors include:
· Austin Ball: Band member for 2 years.
· Emma Brinson: Daughter of Jim Brinson and Kasie Brinson. Band member 4 years, dance team 2 years, flag member 4 years and flag captain 3 years.
· Seth Carnes: Son of Janie Wright. Seth has been a member of the band for 4 years.
· Alexia Dyer: Daughter of Hollie Dyer and Joshua Mollett. Band member 4 years, IU Pep Band 1 year, Solo and Ensemble 2 years, Band Secretary 1 year.
· Hunter Earle: Son of Steven and Angie Earle. Hunter has been a band member for 4 years.
· Jonathan Hayden: Son of Mike and Joni Hayden. Band member 4 years, Percussion section leader 3 years, Solo and Ensemble 1 year, Band Vice-President 1 year, and Band Secretary 1 year.
· Ashlyn Hunley: Daughter of Bob Hunley and Dana Winklepleck-Hunley. Band member 2 years, flag team member 1 year and dance team member 3 years.
· Crosby Nash: Son of Jennifer Nash. Crosby has been a band member for 4 years.
· Abigail Jarman: Daughter of Amy and Bill Edwards. Band member 4 years, flag team member 3 years, Clarinet section leader 2 years, Solo and Ensemble 3 years, ISU honor band 1 year and Band Vice-President 1 year.
· Janessa Lanham: Daughter of Andy and Katie Lanham. Band member 4 years,VU Honor band 1 year, Solo and Ensemble 3 years, rifle corp member 4 years and rifle corp captain 2 years.
· Lydia McCammon: Daughter of Doug and Cindy McCammon. Band member 4 years, tenor saxophone section leader 4 years, Solo and Ensemble 3 years, IU Pep Band 1 year, Top Band Student 2 years and Drum Major 2 years.
· Drake McKisson: Son of Scott and Meghan McKisson. Band member 2 years, Solo and Ensemble 1 year.
· Jaden Passen: Son of Curt and Jane Passen. Band member 4 years, Alto Sax section leader 2 years and IU Pep Band 1 year.
· Allec “Flippy” Roach: Son of Karen Maryfield and Tony Massey. Band member 4 years, Percussion section leader 3 years, Solo and Ensemble 3 years, ISU Honor Band 1 year, IU Pep Band 1 year and Band President 2 years.
· Suzie Ronk: Daughter of Ron and De Ronk. Band member 4 years, dance team member 3 years, flag team member 4 years and Flag Team Captain 2 years.
· Alden Swaby: Son of Jeff and Martina Swaby. Band member 4 years, Low Brass section leader 2 years, Pit Band 1 year, ISU Honor Band 1 year, Solo and Ensemble 2 years, Jazz Band 1 year and Band Treasurer 1 year.
· Trevor Templeton: Son of Ricky and Amy Templeton. Band member 4 years, Solo and Ensemble 2 years.
· Gillyan Tumey: Daughter of Brianne and Tom Jerrels and Dustin Tumey. Band member 4 years, rifle corp member 4 years and dance team member 4 years.
· Jaxson Vest: Son of Missy Jewell and Mark Vest. Band member 4 years, Solo and Ensemble 1 year and Band Treasurer 1 year.