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Jones County Junior College’s annual “Meet the Bobcats” event will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, at Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Field. Bobcat fans will have the opportunity to meet the Bobcat football team, soccer teams, cheerleaders, Maroon Typhoon Marching Band and Touch of Gold Dance team. The event is free and open to the public.
JCJC Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge said the August rain during band camp did not prevent the Maroon Typhoon Marching Band from preparing a sneak preview of this year’s show, “Glamorous Life.” In fact, Dr. Burge said they are a little ahead of schedule.
“I’m excited about this year even though practicing outdoors has been a challenge with the torrential, daily rain and humidity. We have a very talented and focused group of students who have endured marching in a muddy practice field and practicing indoors to produce a spectacular show for everyone. Our recruiting efforts have really paid off because we have a great group of hard-working students!” said Dr. Burge.
The show will feature a mix of “old school” favorites from Prince with modern hits from Lady Gaga. Visually, the color purple will be dominant on the field this year. That’s because singer-songwriter Prince’s hit songs from the 1984, number-one album and film, Purple Rain will be featured. The Maroon Typhoon will incorporate the film’s title song, “Purple Rain,” and others from the album like, “Doves Cry” and “I Would Die 4 U,” and the song, “The Glamorous Life,” which Prince co-produced with Sheila E. Add the glitzy Lady Gaga hits, “Bad Romance” and “I Live for the Applause” and the audience will enjoy a perfect mix of modern and old-school glam and “jams.”
“Playing two well-known artists’ hit-songs can be difficult to translate well on the football field,” said trumpet player from Seminary, Trent Norris. He further explained, “It’s a challenge to play Lady Gaga’s style, musically. We have to add a little extra so it sounds like her sound, for example.”
The colorguard and Touch of Gold dance team’s costumes and props will capture the glamorous, fashion-forward image both musical artists exude. Dr. Burge describes the show as being avant-garde, fashion-forward and glamorous with a lot of talented, musicians and dancers. The whole show captures the glamorous life of two flamboyant artists.
“Our costumes together with the music are sure to be a hit. I think there will be something everyone will enjoy in this show,” said Dr. Burge.
Sophomore alto saxophone player, Sarah Conn of Roxie added, “A lot of students are really driven and talented this year. We’re all working really hard and that’s really exciting to see the show come together.”
The music will be complimented by a talented colorguard and dance team. JCJC Touch of Gold co-captain Annie Heathcock of Hattiesburg, explained why she’s excited about the dance team’s performance.
“This group of dancers’ technique level is really high which makes our performance even better. Additionally, the costumes are by far my favorite thing about this show!”
Adding to the glitz and glamour, two Drum Majorettes will be twirling fiery batons and showing off their skills throughout the show. Freshmen, Autumn Dunnaway from Vancleave, and Carley Carpenter of Leroy, Alabama will continue a recently revived tradition as feature twirlers for the Maroon Typhoon. Dunnaway performed with graduating feature twirler, Sabrina Sagers of D’Iberville and is glad to be able to continue the tradition.
“During pre-game we really get to show-off our skills together,” said Dunnaway. Carpenter added, “Alabama junior colleges don’t have bands but I didn’t want to go to a university. I’m glad Jones offered this opportunity to continue doing what I love.”
Drum majors returning from last year include super-sophomore from Meridian, Nathan Lucky, sophomores from Ellisville, Katelynn McGowen and Jorge Castillo, and joining the group this year is freshmen, John Harrison from Laurel. Harrison was the drum major at West Jones High School for three years and was selected as the “backup” drum major for the prestigious Lions All-State Band this past summer. He joins an experienced South Jones High School team of leaders in McGowen and Castillo, and Lucky’s two years as a JCJC drum major.
“Band camp has been challenging but a rewarding time because all of the JCJC drum majors are talented conductors and mace spinners. It has truly been a worthwhile experience,” said Harrison.
Joining the student leaders have been a mix of new and knowledgeable professional directors. Dr. Burge recognizes both the colorguard and dance team’s success can be attributed to the 26-year commitment to the JCJC flag-spinning group under the direction of Juna Broome and Lora Davis’ 25-years of leading and choreographing the Touch of Gold dance team. Together with Associate Director of Bands, Lindsey Keay in her fourth year, and Kristopher Grant as the new, Assistant Director of Bands along with, Dr. Patrick Richards, the high brass instructor and Dr. Mackenzie Edgley as the new low brass instructor, the Maroon Typhoon is able to produce a superb, modern half-time show rivaling any band in the south.
The Maroon Typhoon Band Exhibition will be moved to the A.B. Howard gym if there is inclement weather. For more information about the Maroon Typhoon, contact the JCJC Fine Arts Office at: 601-477-4094.
FULL BAND PIC-by Teresa McCreery
First Last City State High School County Section
Kaylee Miller Ellisville MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Sydney Watts Laurel MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Yalise Payton Shubuta MS Quitman High School Clarke 01 Flute
Gabreille Yates Forest MS Raleigh High School Smith 01 Flute
Kenton Henderson Richton MS Richton High School Perry 01 Flute
Alondra Martin Collins MS Seminary HS Covington 01 Flute
Patricia McCullum Ellisville MS South Jones Jones 01 Flute
Kemberly Freeman Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Aryonne Smith-Tribble Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 01 Flute
Chelsea Chestnut Jackson MS Terry High School Hinds 01 Flute
Lexi (Kiernan) Taylor Hattiesburg MS Oak Grove High School Lamar 01 Flute/Piccolo
Scarlett Gully Laurel MS West Jones High School Jones 01 Flute/Piccolo
James Smith Hattiesburg MS Oak Grove High School Lamar 02 Bass Clarinet
Amanda Stevenson Raleigh MS Raleigh High School Smith 02 Bass Clarinet
Norma (Baylee) Walter Richland MS Richland High School Rankin 02 Bass Clarinet
Taylor Gates Magee MS Magee High School Simpson 02 Clarinet
Dakota Williams Millry AL Millry High School Washington 02 Clarinet
Ariel Smith Hattiesburg MS Oak Grove High School Lamar 02 Clarinet
Haleigh Fitzgerald Pearl MS Pearl High School Rankin 02 Clarinet
Teresa Ruiz Pearl MS Pearl High School Rankin 02 Clarinet
Haley (Brett) Bounds Hattiesburg MS South Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Shannon Murrell Moselle MS South Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Morgan Ottis Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Ke’Andrea Smith Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Peyton Eaves Moselle MS South Jones HS Jones 02 Clarinet
Emily Smith Ellisville MS South Jones HS Jones 02 Clarinet
Brooklyn Brewer Richton MS Wayne County High School Wayne 02 Clarinet
Lauryn Heidelberg Laurel MS West Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Bria Sims Laurel MS West Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet
Christian Lee Moselle MS South Jones High School Jones 02 Clarinet, bass clarinet
Scott Prats Columbia MS Columbia High School Marion 03 Alto Sax
Sydney Herrington Meridian MS Enterprise High School Clarke 03 Alto Sax
Joshua (Kenneth) Anderson Richton MS Greene County High School Greene 03 Alto Sax
Brelynne Baldwin Raleigh MS Raleigh High School Smith 03 Alto Sax
Joseph Harrison Laurel MS West Jones High School Jones 03 Alto Sax
Sarah Conn Roxie MS Franklin County High School Franklin 03 Alto Saxophone
Caitlyn Holifield Laurel MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 03 Alto Saxophone
Dustin Lambert Raleigh MS Raleigh High School Smith 03 Alto Saxophone
Bryon (Tommy) Pittman Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 03 Alto Saxophone
Brandon Pedersen Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 03 Alto Saxophone/ Guitar
Lanika Rogers Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 03 Manager
Michael Sherman Pass Christian MS Pass Christian Harrison Jackson 04 Alto Sax
Jabrena Terrell Laurel MS Laurel High School Jones 04 Alto Saxophone
Shyra Moore Laurel MS West Jones High School Jones 04 Bari Saxophone
Anthony Shanks Shubuta MS Wayne County High School Wayne 04 Tenor Saxophone
Allison Byrd Laurel MS West Jones High School Jones 04 Tenor Saxophone
Matthew Brotherton Bexley OH Bexley High School 04 Tenor Saxophone/Clarinet
Yasmine Pope Columbia MS Columbia High School Marion 05 Horn
Parker Wolf Hattiesburg MS Oak Grove High School Lamar 05 Horn
Cheyenne Fraun Moselle MS Pearl HS Rankin 05 Horn
Audriana Windham Moselle MS South Jones High School Jones 05 Horn
Christian Millwood Brandon MS Brandon High School Rankin 06 Trumpet
Emily Wallace Magee MS Magee High School Simpson 06 Trumpet
Aaron (Dakota?) Bazor Petal MS Perry Central Perry 06 Trumpet
Daniel Easley Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 06 Trumpet
Trent Norris Collins MS Seminary High School Covington 06 Trumpet
John (JT) Sams Ellisville MS South Jones Jones 06 Trumpet
Ryan Nowell Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 06 Trumpet
Nicole Tisdale Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 06 Trumpet
Emily Williams Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 06 Trumpet
Michael Harrold Waynesboro MS Wayne County High School Wayne 06 Trumpet
Gage Watkins Quitman MS Quitman High School Clarke 06 Trumpet, Drums, Guitar
Shawn Eubanks Meridian MS Enterprise High School Clarke 07 Trombone
Tyree Chapman Hattiesburg MS Hattiesburg High School Forrest 07 Trombone
Linda Echenique Laurel MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 07 Trombone
Elizabeth Beard Laurel MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 07 Trombone
Ziera Bates Flowood MS NWRankin Rankin 07 Trombone
Christopher Sumrall Brandon MS Pearl High School Rankin 07 Trombone
Aimee Greene Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 07 Trombone
Dylan (James) Jones Taylorsville MS South Jones High School Jones 07 Trombone
Brandon Broome Sumrall MS Sumrall High School Lamar 07 Trombone
Colton Knight Taylorsville MS Taylorsville HS Smith 07 Trombone
Bryce Cooper Waynesboro MS Wayne County High School Wayne 07 Trombone
Quentin Buck Soso MS West Jones High School Jones 07 Trombone
Brooklyn Gamble Raleigh MS Raleigh Smith 07 Trombone
Clay Whitts Vancleave MS Vancleave HS Jackson 07 Trombone
Jeremiah Haynes Columbia MS Columbia High School Marion 08 Euphonium
Dallas Osmundson Enterprise MS Enterprise High School Clarke 08 Euphonium
Tyler Miller Cedar Park TX Leander High School Williamson 08 Euphonium
Jonathan (Cole) Johnson Laurel MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 08 Euphonium
Mitchell Cook Collins MS Seminary High School Covington 08 Euphonium
Aaron (Creg) Stringer Columbia MS Columbia HS Marion 09 Tuba
Nigel Brown Laurel MS Laurel High School Jones 09 Tuba
Caleb Bass Mize MS Mize Attendance Center Smith 09 Tuba
Leah Means Pearl MS Pearl High School Rankin 09 Tuba
Antonio Ducksworth Louin MS Raleigh High School Smith 09 Tuba
James Hoze Waynesboro MS Wayne County High School Wayne 09 Tuba
Joseph Grimes Citronelle AL Greene County High School Greene 09 Tuba/Trumpet
Keke Pruitt Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 10 Percussion
Joseph (Abel) Hall Hattiesburg MS North Forrest High School Forrest 10 Percussion – bass drum
Jacob Brannon Hattiesburg MS South Jones HS Jones 10 Percussion – bass drum
Bret (Ty) Evans Laurel MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 10 Percussion – snare
Michael (Austin) Lee Purvis MS Purvis High School Lamar 10 Percussion – snare
Shakar Sargent Shubuta MS Wayne County High School Wayne 10 Percussion – Snare
Stephon Mayfield Waynesboro MS Wayne County High School Wayne 10 Percussion – snare
James Ellis Hattiesburg MS South Jones Jones 10 Percussion – tenor
John Ivey Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 10 Percussion – tenors
Keith Briggs Ocean Springs MS Ocean Springs High School Jackson 10 Tenors (percussion)
Jerry Lewis Laurel MS Laurel High School Jones 14 Front Ensemble
Isom Price Laurel MS Laurel High School Jones 14 Front Ensemble
Brandon Lee Ovett MS South Jones Jones 14 Front Ensemble – Bass Guitar
Zach Stephens Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 14 Front Ensemble – guitar
Raven Lapeyrouse Ellisville MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 14 Front Ensemble – mallets
Elizabeth Morrison Long Beach MS Long Beach HS Harrison 14 Front Ensemble Mallets
Dallas Mozingo Ellisville MS South Jones HS Jones 14 Front Ensemble Mallets, Percussion
Emily Biglane Ellisville MS Home School Jones 14 Front Ensemble Percussion/piano
Hannah Ivey Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 14 Front Ensemble, mallets
Whitney Jones Waynesboro MS Wayne County HS Wayne 14 Front Ensmeble marimba, piano, flute
Amanda Flynn Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 14 Mallets
Carley Dye Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 14 Marimba/Vibes
Aiyanna Hinton Columbia MS Columbia High School Marion 14 Percussion
Calvdedra Smith Huntsville AL Grissom High School Madison 14 Percussion
Ja’Daruis Cole Meridian MS Meridian High School Lauderdale 14 Percussion
Mary Helen Sherman Pass Christian MS Pass Christian High School Harrison 14 Percussion
Peyton Wilson Pearl MS Pearl High School Rankin 14 Percussion
Drake Moses Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 14 Percussion
Montreke Pruitt Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 14 Percussion
Tyron McCormick Taylorsville MS Taylorsville High School Smith 14 Percussion
Jacob Campbell Union MS Union High School Newton 14 Percussion
Shadow Dailay Waynesboro MS Wayne County HS Wayne 14 Percussion
Verdaleeza Russell Waynesboro MS Wayne County HS Wayne 14 Percussion
Matthew Haight Mobile AL Baker High School Mobile 14 Piano
Derrick Williams Laurel MS Northeast Jones HS Jones 14 Piano
Clouzell Leggett Hattiesburg MS Oak Grove HS Lamar 14 Snare
Quintin Lyons Centreville MS Parklane Academy Amite 15 Colorguard
Maegan McAdory Lucedale MS George County HS George 15 Colorguard
Lauryn Jemison Lucedale MS George County HS George 15 Colorguard
Kendra Stevison Lucedale MS George County HS George 15 Colorguard
Brittany Montgomery McComb MS North Pike HS Pike 15 Colorguard
Harleigh Howell Laurel MS Northeast Jones HS Jones 15 Colorguard
Alexus Ishee Laurel MS Northeast Jones HS Jones 15 Colorguard
Alexandria (Alex) Jordan Laurel MS Northeast Jones HS Jones 15 Colorguard
Lindsey Rowzee Laurel MS Northeast Jones HS Jones 15 Colorguard
Tiffany Dyal Hattiesburg MS Oak Grove HS Lamar 15 Colorguard
Courtney Sims Brandon MS Park Place Christian Rankin 15 Colorguard
Katelyn (Kate) Ware Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 15 Colorguard
Aiden Rayner Raleigh MS Raleigh High School Smith 15 Colorguard
Samantha Brown Richton MS Richton High School Perry 15 Colorguard
Audrey Arguello Ellisville MS South Jones HS Jones 15 Colorguard
Taylor Martin Moselle MS South Jones HS Jones 15 Colorguard
Kaitlin Jones Purvis MS Sumrall High School Lamar 15 Colorguard
Emily Stringer Vicksburg MS Warren Central HS Warren 15 Colorguard
Bailey Austin Brooklyn MS Forrest County AHS Forrest 15 Guard
Kayleigh Patrick Lumberton MS Forrest County AHS Forrest 15 Guard
Teylor Winston Laurel MS Laurel High School Jones 15 Guard
Bethany Pace Mize MS Mize Attendance Center Smith 15 Guard
Alice Ann (Brooke) Campbell Laurel MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 15 Guard
Lillian Hosey Laurel MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 15 Guard
Emily Trudeau Ovett MS Northeast Jones High School Jones 15 Guard
Hayley Smith Carriere MS Pearl River Central HS Pearl River 15 Guard
Larissa Jimenez Richton MS Perry Central Perry 15 Guard
Victoria Barrett Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 15 Guard
Meghan Fuller Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 15 Guard
Dextrianna Magee Collins MS Seminary High School Covington 15 Guard
Destenie Cooper Ellisville MS South Jones HS Jones 15 Guard
Carley Ishee Ovett MS South Jones High School Jones 15 Guard
Taniji Rogers Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 15 Guard
Scarlett Sandifer Ellisville MS South Jones High School Jones 15 Guard
Abrey Strong Bay St. Louis MS Bay High School Hancock 16 Dancer
Victoria Carter Brandon MS Brandon High School Rankin 16 Dancer
Amberly Ray Hurley MS East Central HS Jackson 16 Dancer
Sydney Beech Laurel MS Laurel Christian High School Jones 16 Dancer
Anna-Catherine Hampton Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 16 Dancer
Sydney Jolly Petal MS Petal High School Forrest 16 Dancer
Corie Waites Prentiss MS Prentiss Christian School Jefferson Davis 16 Dancer
Lacey (Jessica) James Richton MS Richton High School Perry 16 Dancer
Annie Heathcock Hattiesburg MS Sacred Heart Forrest 16 Dancer
Emma Boone Ellisville MS South Jones Jones 16 Dancer
Victoria Strickland Ellisville MS South Jones Jones 16 Dancer
Kaitlyn Karoly Moselle MS South Jones High School Jones 16 Dancer
Brooklyn Leverette Jackson MS Terry High School Hinds 16 Dancer
Anna-Claire McKellar Vicksburg MS Warren Central High School Warren 16 Dancer
Kelsey Gossett Buckatunna MS Wayne County High School Wayne 16 Dancer
Jorge Castillo Moselle MS South Jones High School Jones 17 Drum Major
Katelynn McGowen Moselle MS South Jones High School Jones 17 Drum Major
John Harrison Laurel MS West Jones High School Jones 17 Drum Major
Nathan Lucky Meridian MS West Lauderdale Lauderdale 17 Drum Major
Carley Carpenter Leroy AL Leroy High School Washington 18 Majorette
Autumn Dunnaway Vancleave MS Vancleave Jackson 18 Majorette
Ronald (Trevor) Davidson Meridian MS Enterprise High School Clarke 19 Manager
William (Austin) Michaels Sumrall MS Gulfport High School Harrison 19 Manager
Jamie Hill Purvis MS Lamar Chirstian School Lamar 19 Manager
Angel Powell Pinola MS Mendenhall High School Smith 19 Manager
Quajamia Ducksworth Taylorsville MS Seminary High School Covington 19 Manager
Charles (Leighton) Knight Moselle MS South Jones Jones 19 Manager
Blake Blacksmith Vancleave MS Vancleave HS Jackson 19 Manager
Brittany Lyons Centreville MS Wilkinson County Christian Academy Amite 19 Manager
