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Jones College’s Maroon Typhoon prepares a “Styleish” show
ELLISVILLE – Jones College’s 2021-22 Maroon Typhoon Marching Band is ready to blow fans away with a “Styleish” show this fall. Being fortunate to finish a week of band camp after having it canceled last year, the approximately 160 members endured the Mississippi heat fine-tuning their technical and marching skills. Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge is thrilled with the group’s accomplishments after an intense week of drills.
“This group of resilient, young people has been a joy to work with during Band Camp,” said Burge. “COVID-19 has impacted them in so many ways. I am glad we were able to get through this very important week of training with almost everyone! I am hopeful we will be able to continue to provide a wonderful college experience for them at Jones. They have already proven to be very flexible and very hardworking. I am looking forward to showing the Jones family what they can do!”
Sophomore Morgan Breland of Ellisville is especially happy to be able to participate in Band Camp this year. The South Jones High School graduate enjoyed her time on the Bravette dance team and was looking forward to coming to Jones College her freshman year before everything was canceled. This year, she almost missed out again because the COVID-19 virus kept her isolated just before Band Camp.
“Although COVID-19 guidelines have strongly impacted our normal activities, we have made the best of the situation. I recently battled COVID-19 myself and have worked hard to get my body prepared for our recent Band Camp. Although the days were hot and tiring, we were all proud to be back at Jones College. It takes all of us giving 100%,” said Breland.
Realizing many students did not get to complete their high school band experience and have missed out on so many normal and traditional experiences because of COVID-19, Burge said band members are grateful for the opportunity to perform again.
“They have missed out on so many normal and traditional experiences because of COVID-19. With the protocols in place at Jones College, I am hopeful COVID-19 won’t interrupt our performances this fall,” said Burge.
This year’s “Styleish” half-time show features the music of entertainment icons Harry Styles and Billie Eilish. The show begins with, “No Time to Die” from the 007 blockbuster movie by the same name. The nine-member Touch of Gold dance team will be featured in “Golden” by Harry Styles and again in the pregame show to the 1968 chart-topper, “Bend Me Shape Me” by the American Breed. The Percussion section and the weapon line are highlighted in, “You Should See Me in a Crown.” The show ends with the One Direction hit, “Steal my Girl” and “Bad Guy.”
JC Sophomore, Emma Burge of Oak Grove will lead the band as Drum Major, joined by sophomore Genna Ramey of Leroy, Alabama and freshman, Cambry Holiefield of Laurel-Northeast Jones. Also guiding the Maroon Typhoon in her eighth season is Assistant Director of Bands and flute instructor, Dr. Lindsey Keay, with percussion instructor, Dr. Josh Frans in his third year, and woodwinds instructor, Michelle Graham beginning her fourth season at Jones. Joining the staff as brass instructor, is former Marine Band member, Caleb Owenby. Lora Davis, the Touch of Gold choreographer/advisor, and 1989 Jones alumna, returns for her 30th season.
“I appreciate the opportunity to continue to be able to do what I love and offer scholarship opportunities for dance students,” said Davis. “Reflecting on all the band camps over the years, the big trips to perform in parades in Chicago, Dallas, New York City and Washington D.C., I have fond memories of the students, their families and the chaperones who have helped over the years. I particularly remember, Willie and Joyce Rigdon, who recently passed. They were a precious couple who poured into students for decades, including me.”
Breland said she began her love for dancing at Lora Davis’s dance studio in Ellisville, 14 years ago. The sophomore said she is especially excited to continue dancing for the former Saintsation and South Jones High School Bravette choreographer for one more year.
“Over the years, Lora has been a role model for me, as well as thousands of others. It has been a joy to continue to have her in my life at Jones College. She sets high standards for Touch of Gold and spends a lot of time working with the team. I am looking forward to making memories and performing with the best band with the best directors around, JC Maroon Typhoon!” said Breland.
Upcoming performances of the Maroon Typhoon include the “Meet the Bobcats” pep rally on Thursday, August 26, at 6 p.m. in Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Field. The Bobcats will go up against Northeast CC in the first home football game on Thursday, September 2, at 7 p.m. A week later, on September 9, Jones will face Northwest CC and on September 30, Jones will square off against Hinds CC. Appearances in October include Homecoming on Saturday, October 9, at 2 p.m. when the Bobcats meet the Southwest CC Bears. The last home football game is between Gulf Coast CC on Thursday, October 21, at 7 p.m. For more information about the Jones College Fine Arts Department, contact 601-477-4203. For more information about the Maroon Typhoon, contact Dr. Ben Burge at 601-477-4095 or by email at ben.burge@jcjc.edu or the Jones College website: https://www.jcjc.edu
MAROON TYPHOON MARCHING BAND 2021 by County (8-17-21)
Name High School County Instrument
Madilyn Pitts Enterprise High School Clarke 02 Clarinet
Summer Satcher Enterprise High School Clarke 06 Trumpet
Shakeeb Anderson Quitman High School Clarke 10 Snare
Anthony Evans Quitman High School Clarke 03 Alto sax
Dixie Pinkerton Quitman High School Clarke 01 Flute
Jeremy Corely Enterprise High School Clarke 10 Tenors
Kaitlin Davis Enterprise High School Clarke 12 Colorguard
Savannah Satcher Enterprise High School Clarke 11 Percussion
Jarrett Darden Seminary Attendance Center Covington 08 Euphonium
Sophia Gordon Seminary High School Covington 01 Flute
Eileen Ortega Seminary High School Covington 01 Flute
Kristlyn Parker Seminary Attendance Center Covington 01 Flute
Trinity Williams Forrest County AHS Forrest 06 Trumpet
Tiera Hough Hattiesburg High School Forrest 02 Clarinet
DJ (Daniel) Jackson Hattiesburg High School Forrest 05 Horn
Emily Bingham Petal High School Forrest 12 Colorguard
Samuel Burcaw Petal High School Forrest 05 Horn
Abbey Dodd Petal High School Forrest 13 Dancer
Analee Dumas Petal High School Forrest 13 Dancer
Emma Hampton Petal High School Forrest 16 Manager
Chris Hartfield Petal High School Forrest 11 Front ensemble
Victor Heath Petal High School Forrest 02 Clarinet
Zachary Gregore Petal High School Forrest 10 Tenors
Sydnee Mabe Petal High School Forrest 16 Manager
Tyler Nunn Petal High School Forrest 10 Tenors
Lena Ruble Petal High School Forrest 02 Clarinet
Angel (Luis) Salas Petal High School Forrest 06 Trumpet
Jordan Stianche Petal High School Forrest 11 Front Ensemble
Andrew Suttle Petal High School Forrest 10 Snare
Mackenzie Drinkard George County High School George 13 Dancer
Rebekah Brondum Greene County High School Greene 12 Colorguard
Jordan Evans Greene County High School Greene 16 Manager
Makaila Valentine Greene County High School Greene 16 Manager
Jacob Moore Hancock High School Hancock 10 Bass Drum 2
Emily Ford Clinton High School Hinds 06 Trumpet
Tanner Hubbard Gautier High School Jackson 09 Tuba
Jaiquan Lyons Moss Point High School Jackson 09 Tuba
Sandra Massey Stringer Attendance Center Jasper 02 Clarinet
Xavier Porter Laurel High School Jones 09 Tuba
Tyler Broadway Northeast Jones High School Jones 06 Trumpet
Logan Evans Northeast Jones High School Jones 10 Snare
Gabrielle Hankins Northeast Jones High School Jones 12 Colorguard
Luis Hernandez Northeast Jones High School Jones 06 Trumpet
Cambry Holifield Northeast Jones High School Jones 15 Drum Major
Alisha Hudson Northeast Jones High School Jones 12 Colorguard
Ema Hudson Northeast Jones High School Jones 11 Percussion
Raveon Pruitt-Lane Northeast Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Brandon Murray Northeast Jones High School Jones 03 Alto sax
Katlyn Myrick Northeast Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Jade Peacock Northeast Jones High School Jones 12 Colorguard
Cameron Pippen Northeast Jones High School Jones 09 Tuba
Kambri Pippin Northeast Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Hailey Reaves Northeast Jones High School Jones 16 Manager
Kyyora Sidney Northeast Jones High School Jones 06 Trumpet
Reagan Thornton Northeast Jones High School Jones 06 Trumpet
Sarah Adams South Jones High School Jones 12 Colorguard
Laniyah Barnes South Jones High School Jones 08 Euphonium
Morgan Breland South Jones High School Jones 13 Dancer
Joshua Brown South J ones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Tyler Cash South Jones High School Jones 11 Percussion
Elda Cook South Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Nataley Evans South Jones High School Jones 12 Colorguard
Alex Lee South Jones High School Jones 16 Manager
Cambrie McRee South Jones High School Jones 06 Trumpet
Erica Kitchens South Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Sydney Tisdale South Jones High School Jones 03 Saxophone
Bonner Welch South Jones High School Jones 10 Bass Drum 5
Kaylea Yates South Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Heighlie Frias West Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Karlee Green West Jones High School Jones 13 Dancer
Kelbi Herring West Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Mackenzie Herrington West Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Corbin Hollifield West Jones High School Jones 07 Trombone
Ronald (R.J.) Hughes West Jones High School Jones 09 Tuba
Abigail Garick West Jones High School Jones 11 Percussion
Eboni McDonald West Jones High School Jones 03 Saxophone
Lorin Musgrove West Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Marcus Nixon West Jones High School Jones 16 Manager
Hunter Overstreet West Jones High School Jones 06 Trumpet
Ines Rivera West Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Aidan Slater West Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Isabelle (Belle) Walters West Jones High School Jones 12 Colorguard
Rhiannon Williams West Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Emma Burge Oak Grove High School Lamar 15 Drum Major
Will Eaton Oak Grove High School Lamar 07 Trombone
Kaitlyn Little Oak Grove High School Lamar 12 Colorguard
John Scott Oak Grove High School Lamar 07 Trombone
William Purser Oak Grove High School Lamar 09 Tuba
Nicolas Barnes Purvis High School Lamar 11 Melodic Percussion
Jamie Anderson Sumrall High School Lamar 04 Tenor Sax
Brandon Broome Sumrall High School Lamar 07 Trombone
Erin Buckley Copiah Academy Lincoln 13 Dancer
Kenaz (Adonijah) Gaddis West Marion High School Marion 12 Colorguard
Madison Foxworth West Marion High School Marion 02 Clarinet
Vada Koepp West Marion High School Marion 03 Saxophone
Ethan Robertson West Marion High School Marion 03 Alto sax
Kaia Taylor West Marion High School Marion 14 Majorette
Mikel (Dalton) Whitehead West Marion High School Marion 12 Colorguard
Rachel Turner Perry Central High School Perry 12 Colorguard
Lexi Millwood Brandon High School Rankin 12 Colorguard
Gabriella Lopez Northwest Rankin High School Rankin 12 Colorguard
Taylor Channell Pearl High School Rankin 12 Colorguard
Amy Thornton Pearl High School Rankin 01 Flute
Rachel Hawkins Pearl High School Rankin 06 Trumpet
Miyalexis Douglas Pearl High School Rankin 08 Euphonium
Cameron Dewberry Pearl High School Rankin 10 Bass Drum 3
Colin Ingram Pearl High School Rankin 10 Bass Drum 4
Michael Arevalo Pearl High School Rankin 10 Snare
Hanna Broadwater Pearl High School Rankin 12 Colorguard
Jessica Moudy Richland High School Rankin 12 Colorguard
Callie Tisdale Richland High School Rankin 06 Trumpet
Rebekah Sudduth Pearl High School Rankin 12 Colorguard
Lily Taylor Pearl High School Rankin 12 Colorguard
Madison Temple Pearl High School Rankin 13 Dancer
Garrett Griffin Morton High School Scott 16 Manager
Anahi Chercoles Forest High School Scott 12 Colorguard
Jasmine Decker Mendenhall High School Simpson 01 Flute
TJ May Mendenhall High School Simpson 08 Euphonium
Jacob Dickerson Mize Attendance Center Smith 10 Tenors
Abby Doiron Mize Attendance Center Smith 01 Flute
Summer Hughes Mize Attendance Center Smith 06 Trumpet
Daylen Hux Mize Attendance Center Smith 09 Tuba
Anna Leigh Ragsdale Mize Attendance High School Smith 12 Colorguard
Conner Smith Mize Attendance Center Smith 10 Bass Drum 1
Taikya Ducksworth Taylorsville High School Smith 11 Front Ensemble – Rack
Tony Ducksworth Taylorsville High School Smith 04 Tenor Saxophone
Meg Matthews Raleigh High School Smith 13 Dancer
Laurel (Tootie) Hunt Stone High School Stone 07 Trombone
Sara-Beth McKellar Warren Central High School Warren 04 Bari Saxophone
Ivana Bishop Wayne Academy Wayne 13 Dancer
Kaitlyn Beasley Wayne County High School Wayne 02 Clarinet
Rachel Carlino Wayne County High School Wayne 16 Manager
Tyler Dunn Wayne County High School Wayne 16 Manager
Marquez Hundley Wayne County High School Wayne 07 Trombone
Isabella Kittrell Wayne County High School Wayne 02 Clarinet
Jessica Long Wayne County High School Wayne 01 Flute
Travis Kogutkiewicz Wayne County High School Wayne 09 Tuba
Stevonta (Stevo) Mayfield Wayne County High School Wayne 10 Snare
James (Noah) Schumann Wayne County High School Wayne 06 Trumpet
Christian (Doll) Swindle Wayne County High School Wayne 12 Colorguard
Logan Walker Wayne County High School Wayne 08 Euphonium
Out of State
Dallas Trehern Mary G Montgomery High School Mobile, AL 02 Clarinet
Mary Elizabeth Kebodeaux Fruitdale High School Washington County, AL 06 Trumpet
Virginia Ramey Leroy High School Washington County, AL 15 Drum Major
Christian Branch Leroy High School Washington County, AL 10 Snare
Michael DeCou Covenant Christian Academy Gray, LA 11 Front
Ensemble
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