West Lake Marching Thunder

Kyrie decided to take on a new past-time this year: Marching Band. She had NO IDEA what she was getting herself into. By the 3rd day of Band Camp (please, no band camp jokes here!) she was ready to quit. I tried to convince her that she needed to give it more than 2 days, but she was done! So I took her to the high school to tell the teachers herself. They helped me convince Kyrie that she would be upset with herself if she didn't keep going. Hundreds of dollars, several band trips and lots of competitions later, she is officially a BaNd GeEk.

West Lake is a brand new high school this year. It is one of the most beautiful schools I have seen. They are extremely lucky to have a marching band this year. They were a division 1A band. And they had an incredible season. They competed at Payson High School and received a 1st place trophy for their 1st competition. They received either 1st or 2nd at all of the competions and took home a lot of other trophies for percussion, color guard, music and visuals. They traveled to Pocatello, Idaho as well as St. George.


Well, this year was just the beginning of our band experience. Kyrie is only a freshman and is as devoted to marching band as I was to choir! The band has been invited to travel to Dallas Texas next year and play in a competion and be in the parade for the Cotton Bowl!

Thanks, Mr. Mangelson for making this an amazing experience for the kids and the families. Congratulations, West Lake and good job, Kyrie. We are proud of you!