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They “Did It Again” !! The LBJ Fighting Eagle Band traveled to San Antonio this past Saturday, October 11 to participate in the Rough Rider 25th Annual Marching Contest at Blossom Athletic Center in San Antonio. The Stadium was large, but when the Fighting Eagle Band took the field at 10:00 am they commanded attention in their impressive maroon and black uniforms against a bright green background. When called to attention with “Hey Band” they replied in unison “What” with such alertness and regal manner that Buckingham Palace would be proud.

LBJ Fighting Eagle Band traveled to Fredericksburg on Saturday, October 4 to participate in the Hill Country Invitational Marching Festival. The Fighting Eagle Band took the field at 3pm, under the leadership of Drum Major Virginia Smith, to perform a collection of music from guitar legend, Carlos Santana. High-energy rock hits: All I Ever Wanted, Oye Como Va, Black Magic Woman and Santan Jam (a combination of Evil Ways and Smooth) had the fans “rockin” in the stands.

Junior Class Officers: Bottom Row (l to r) Student Council Rep. Kayla Meier, Treasurer Jessica Moran and Vice President Mindy Powers. Top Row (l to r) Student Council Rep. Bryant McDowell, Secretary Megan Marks, and President Taylor Gott.

2008 Homecoming Court Jessie Rios, Freshman; Kayla Jernigan, Sophomore; Kayla Meier, Junior; Megan Marks, Junior; Selina Solis; Senior; and Haylee Jernigan, Senior. Queen will be crowned at half time Friday night. It is Homecoming week in Johnson City. Spirit week is going strong at the high school. Monday was Camo Day, Tuesday was College/Pro Teams Day, Wednesday was ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s day, Today is twins, triplets, etc.

By Kathleen Spears, Band Booster Members of the LBJ High School Jazz Band attended the ATSSB Region Jazz Auditions at Wimberley High School on Saturday September 20, 2008. Brandon Adams, Michael Banfield and Ethan Uballe play Saxophone; John Paul Davino and Tamara Nacel play Trumpet; Phillip Linsey on Drums and Jared Spears on Guitar.

The 2009 senior class parents held a short meeting last Sunday to discuss the upcoming spring fundraiser for the class. The planning of the Senior Serve dinner and talent show were discussed. A March or April date is being looked at for the event. The dinner will help with the cost of project graduation, which is also currently being planned for graduation night.

JCISD has been accepted to participate in a study on Early Cardiovascular Screening for students in grades 6-12. Each student has the opportunity to receive a free 2-D echocardiogram and electrocardiogram. Students have been given packets to take home, and the packets and parent permission forms need to be returned to the school office as soon as possible.

On Monday, September 8th, the Johnson City I.S.D. met for their monthly school board meeting. They had a myriad of issues to discuss including a brief tour of the middle school campus. After accepting the consent agenda – they began discussing specific action items that needed consideration. The first action item dealt with an amendment to the 2007-2008 District Budget. BUDGET AMMENDMENTS JCISD Business Manager, Dr.

On Monday, September 8th, the Johnson City I.S.D. met for their monthly school board meeting. They had a myriad of issues to discuss including a brief tour of the middle school campus. After accepting the consent agenda – they began discussing specific action items that needed consideration. The first action item dealt with an amendment to the 2007-2008 District Budget. BUDGET AMMENDMENTS JCISD Business Manager, Dr.

On Monday, September 8th, the Johnson City I.S.D. met for their monthly school board meeting. They had a myriad of issues to discuss including a brief tour of the middle school campus. After accepting the consent agenda – they began discussing specific action items that needed consideration. The first action item dealt with an amendment to the 2007-2008 District Budget. BUDGET AMMENDMENTS JCISD Business Manager, Dr.