SLC--Plano(Pardon out if this has already been beat into the ground)

[slcdragons]

But why is SLC setting on the east side of TS and Plano on the west? That makes no sense. The rumour going on at my school(which granted is a CISD school) was that the Plano High Band Director wanted to be on the west side because SLC is used to being on that side and by having SLC on the east side that will somehow take the Dragons out of their "comfort zone.":confused:

Well last year when we played Lufkin at FC, we were on press box side and won by 4(I think...maybe 5). This year we were on the other side when we played Abilene and you know what that score was.

But pick a seat paw people...I'm very confident in my team....from any seat in the house:D

[PawPower]

But why is SLC setting on the east side of TS and Plano on the west? That makes no sense. The rumour going on at my school(which granted is a CISD school) was that the Plano High Band Director wanted to be on the west side because SLC is used to being on that side and by having SLC on the east side that will somehow take the Dragons out of their "comfort zone.":confused:

Well last year when we played Lufkin at FC, we were on press box side and won by 4(I think...maybe 5). This year we were on the other side when we played Abilene and you know what that score was.

But pick a seat paw people...I'm very confident in my team....from any seat in the house:D


Don't believe every rumor. I know people in the Plano Band Booster club and have talked to their director. He is a graduate of PSHS and a supporter of the football team, but I do not believe he cares which side of the stadium Plano is on. I do not know how they decide who sits on which side, but I do not believe that Plano believes one side or the other is an advantage for either team. Plano has played on both sides this year and won. Plano has more victories in Texas Stadium than any other team besides the Cowboys, so again I don't think they are concerned about this.

Maybe someone with a luxury box influenced this. The last season Plano played at Texas Stadium several of the luxury boxes owned by Plano-based corporations were occupied with Paw banners hanging out of their windows.

[reed35]

i did not think the band director was included in the decision. Never heard him having input before, unless it was the week before

[PawPower]

But why is SLC setting on the east side of TS and Plano on the west? That makes no sense. The rumour going on at my school(which granted is a CISD school) was that the Plano High Band Director wanted to be on the west side because SLC is used to being on that side and by having SLC on the east side that will somehow take the Dragons out of their "comfort zone.":confused:

Well last year when we played Lufkin at FC, we were on press box side and won by 4(I think...maybe 5). This year we were on the other side when we played Abilene and you know what that score was.

But pick a seat paw people...I'm very confident in my team....from any seat in the house:D

I did a little research. I'm being told that if a neutral site is selected the two teams flip to determine who will be the "home" team. Whoever wins and is the home team, sits on the west side of Texas Stadium. Can anyone confirm that this is how it is done? I assume that this means Plano is the "home" team.

[reed35]

i forwarded this to Mr. Kondrat, Director of Bands at Plano. He laughed pretty hard and said he will take the blame.

[reed35]

Plano is home team.

[drgnbkr]

So Carroll is on the 114 side..that would be East...that is the side we are always on..is'nt it?

[slcdragons]

We've been home & visitors at TS, but in both instances we sat on the west side. I remember back in '02 the games vs. IMac & Sam Houston we sat on the east side of TS. I didn't go to the Allen game this year since I saw IMac had already beaten Allen and my collegiate team (Iowa) had a big rival game at the same time(vs. the Goophs). Did SLC sit on the east side for the Allen game this year. OMG, this just dawned on me, this is really turning into a meaningless thread:eek:

[PawPower]

i forwarded this to Mr. Kondrat, Director of Bands at Plano. He laughed pretty hard and said he will take the blame.

He's an incredible band director. While all the other bands are putting their crowds asleep playing arrangements of symphonies on the marching field, he has Plano playing jazz or rock'n roll. Plano is very fortunate to have him. It makes it even better that he grew up here and graduated from Plano. Go band!

What are they on, their 40th straight year of winning UIL sweepstakes?

[Dragonuncle]

For all of last years and for every game this year we were on the westside, but on Planolosesday we are on the eastside. Plus I get to seat in a lux. box. Bloody Marys at 11:00am, bloody Plano around 3:30pm. What a country.:D

[PawPower]

For all of last years and for every game this year we were on the westside, but on Planolosesday we are on the eastside. Plus I get to seat in a lux. box. Bloody Marys at 11:00am, bloody Plano around 3:30pm. What a country.:D

I saw Plano play Arlington from our company’s lux box a few years ago. It was not that great of an experience compared to being in the stands with all the other fans. It felt more like watching TV than the sense of excitement you get in the middle of the crowd standing and yelling for your team. I have had other opportunities, but have turned them down. Food and bathroom access were nice advantages though.

[Dragonuncle]

I sat in one last year for the Irving game. Goal line 2nd Teir. I know what you mean. But this year we are on SLC side at the 35-40 Lower level. Open up the windows it will be fine.

[dragons08]

from what the band directors at carroll told us, we will be on the opposite side we normally on so i guess its the "home" side? its the side were never on so you guys can figure it out from there..

[drgnbkr]

from what the band directors at carroll told us, we will be on the opposite side we normally on so i guess its the "home" side? its the side were never on so you guys can figure it out from there..

I'm glad..Plano can deal with the sun....

[dragons08]

I'm glad..Plano can deal with the sun....
hahaha yeah, that sun is brutal in an all black wool uniform it'll be nice and cool in the shade

[drgnbkr]

You guys working up anything new..or the playoff program all the way?

[PawPower]

hahaha yeah, that sun is brutal in an all black wool uniform it'll be nice and cool in the shade


Plano's band uniforms are white so they can handle the heat.

Do you guys ever play March Grandioso in the stands?

[dragons08]

You guys working up anything new..or the playoff program all the way?
im not really sure, i assume the usual..emerlad belles, colorguard, CARROLL DRAGONS, then in state game STATE..

last year we added ahhh tennese waltz? i think thats the name, that was rather interesting to do, what i liekd about it was we got to "dance" somewhat for like half the song it was kind of for the "old folk" but i have not heard word if we are doing it or not...but at this point what i know is the show will remain the same, i'll try to ask a section leader later tonight and i'll post an update if it changes

[fabdragnfan]

Why are we discussing band directors and uniforms and choice of music selections on a FOOTBALL website...go to the www.5atexasbandnerds.com if you want to talk about that!

[dragons08]

Plano's band uniforms are white so they can handle the heat.

Do you guys ever play March Grandioso in the stands?
yea, we usually play it, just depends if we start off "sucky" or not, the 1q will usually depend on what we play and then the score in teh 4th q depends what we play as well...

this game the dragon band will NOT take off the 3rd quater off, were not getting soda and snacks after halftime like normally, they want to get us in the stands asap, since were going first they expect us to be in the stands before the football team comes out so if its a close game, you can expect hte dragon band to be ready

[dragons08]

Why are we discussing band directors and uniforms and choice of music selections on a FOOTBALL website...go to the www.5atexasbandnerds.com if you want to talk about that!
i feel the love..also go back and read the first post of this thread, band is used in it, therefore this is on topic

[PawPower]

yea, we usually play it, just depends if we start off "sucky" or not, the 1q will usually depend on what we play and then the score in teh 4th q depends what we play as well...

this game the dragon band will NOT take off the 3rd quater off, were not getting soda and snacks after halftime like normally, they want to get us in the stands asap, since were going first they expect us to be in the stands before the football team comes out so if its a close game, you can expect hte dragon band to be ready

This is going to be fun. Watch the Plano crowd when you guys play March Grandioso. You will make us very happy!

[dragons08]

This is going to be fun. Watch the Plano crowd when you guys play March Grandioso. You will make us very happy!
does your band not play it for them?

oh yeah tell me if you guys hear the "lets go dragons" chants coming from the band, thatd be me, with some help from yankeeman and co

[PawPower]

does your band not play it for them?

oh yeah tell me if you guys hear the "lets go dragons" chants coming from the band, thatd be me, with some help from yankeeman and co

Plano tradition since 1986 - whenever our band plays March Grandioso all of the fans stand, wave their Paws to the beat of the March and yell P L A N O Plano! throughout the song. It is a major motivator for the fans and the team. Plano is famous for the thousands of Paws being waved in unison to the beat of March Grandioso. The only thing more fun to the Plano crowd is when the opposing team's band plays it. We do the same thing. Allen’s band no longer plays March Grandioso when they play Plano. Flower Mound played it this year and the you could not hear their band through the yells of the Plano crowd. A Midland newspaper reporter wrote that he had never seen fans that were as interactive as Plano's.

For more on the Paws see: http://www.planowildcats.org/page12.html

[dragons08]

i'll have to talk to the band directors about this then..

[yankee]

does your band not play it for them?

oh yeah tell me if you guys hear the "lets go dragons" chants coming from the band, thatd be me, with some help from yankeeman and co
yeah, thats right. comin' from the saxes. the SAXIEST section in the band. hey dragons08, i say we meet DC06 tomorow!

[yankee]

Plano tradition since 1986 - whenever our band plays March Grandioso all of the fans stand, wave their Paws to the beat of the March and yell P L A N O Plano! throughout the song. It is a major motivator for the fans and the team. Plano is famous for the thousands of Paws being waved in unison to the beat of March Grandioso. The only thing more fun to the Plano crowd is when the opposing team's band plays it. We do the same thing. Allen’s band no longer plays March Grandioso when they play Plano. Flower Mound played it this year and the you could not hear their band through the yells of the Plano crowd. A Midland newspaper reporter wrote that he had never seen fans that were as interactive as Plano's.

For more on the Paws see: http://www.planowildcats.org/page12.html
my god, i think we will let the band directors know about this. this WILL NOT happen.

[Dragonuncle]

This one time at band camp, Oh nevermined.:eek:

[dragons08]

yeah, thats right. comin' from the saxes. the SAXIEST section in the band. hey dragons08, i say we meet DC06 tomorow!
or saturday.. ;)

[dragons08]

This one time at band camp, Oh nevermined.:eek:
"what happens in band camp, stays in band camp"

i find those shirts fricon hillarious, nothing happens at band camp except sweating and complaing

[yankee]

"what happens in band camp, stays in band camp"

i find those shirts fricon hillarious, nothing happens at band camp except sweating and complaing
yeah and the shirts that say "band camp blows"

[dragons08]

yeah and the shirts that say "band camp blows"
with a trumpet on them hahahaha stupid trumphets wheres redrage to gloat about his first chair trumpet? :p

[yankee]

with a trumpet on them hahahaha stupid trumphets wheres redrage to gloat about his first chair trumpet? :p
trumpets suck. and yeah i meant saturday about meeting DC06.

[PawPower]

my god, i think we will let the band directors know about this. this WILL NOT happen.


It will happen because our band will play it multiple times. SLC will just add to the fun if they play it for us!

[cougardude]

But why is SLC setting on the east side of TS and Plano on the west? That makes no sense. The rumour going on at my school(which granted is a CISD school) was that the Plano High Band Director wanted to be on the west side because SLC is used to being on that side and by having SLC on the east side that will somehow take the Dragons out of their "comfort zone.":confused:

Well last year when we played Lufkin at FC, we were on press box side and won by 4(I think...maybe 5). This year we were on the other side when we played Abilene and you know what that score was.

But pick a seat paw people...I'm very confident in my team....from any seat in the house:D

If you're that confident why even bring it up? :rolleyes:

[yankee]

It will happen because our band will play it multiple times. SLC will just add to the fun if they play it for us!
too bad D08 is telling the band directors. he like printed off this entire thread just for proof. but our band directors are pretty stupid and probably wont do it. and when we do, do8 and i will just point at the band directors when 10,000-15,000 fans start screaming and waving paws.

[LufkinPanthers2008]

good luck to plano and goiod luck to southlake im looking forward to facing u dragons once again

[dragons08]

too bad D08 is telling the band directors. he like printed off this entire thread just for proof. but our band directors are pretty stupid and probably wont do it. and when we do, do8 and i will just point at the band directors when 10,000-15,000 fans start screaming and waving paws.
i didnt print off the whole thread, just taht post but what do you think slc fans whole thread for refrence or just post?

[yankee]

i didnt print off the whole thread, just taht post but what do you think slc fans whole thread for refrence or just post?
more than just one post. band directors wont fall for one post

[PlanoRep]

you know its funny how people use every factor on how a teams going to win a game.. I mean cmon who gives a rats *** on who sits on what side its no ones stadium but the cowboys and we better be glad enough that they even let the high schools use their stadium. But newayz fans are not a factor its strictly the players. And im just telling everyone now its going to be a very close and very interesting team. For the reason that me and my teammates are not phased by any success slc has had. That means nothing to us. SlC is going to play their best game they played all year against us..And we are going to come out ready to knock their teeth in..

[PawPower]

too bad D08 is telling the band directors. he like printed off this entire thread just for proof. but our band directors are pretty stupid and probably wont do it. and when we do, do8 and i will just point at the band directors when 10,000-15,000 fans start screaming and waving paws.

Try closer to 20,000 marron fans! We had 17,000 for SGP and our ticket sales are running much higher this week. Texas Stadium is opening up the second tier because of the anticipated number of fans.

[yankee]

Try closer to 20,000 marron fans! We had 17,000 for SGP and our ticket sales are running much higher this week. Texas Stadium is opening up the second tier because of the anticipated number of fans.
i know. i know that game expectations are high too. hopefully its a clean game. SLC TO VICTORY!

[PawPower]

i know. i know that game expectations are high too. hopefully its a clean game. SLC TO VICTORY!

Agreed. Clean game and no injuries!

[WildcatFan]

To clarify if it hasn't been already, but Plano is home for this game, and as a result that is why the seating is on the west side.

Personally I do not see any advantage/disadvantage to this at Texas Stadium for the fans or the team.

I do not think this will effect SLC's game as it doesn't matter once you are on the field.

[PawPower]

i know. i know that game expectations are high too. hopefully its a clean game. SLC TO VICTORY!

Here's an article from the Ft Worth Star Telegram on our fans at the SGP game:

"IRVING -- It may be hard to find a fan base like the one currently following the Plano Wildcats.
Twenty-four minutes before Saturday’s Class 5A Division II Region I area-round game, Wildcats fans had already engulfed one side of Teas Stadium in a blanket of maroon.

Hundreds of others walked through a clogged concourse, and lines were deep with people waiting just to walk down the aisles to their seats.

This year has been one big party for Plano (12-0), a storied program that has won seven state titles and bounced back from a winless season two years ago.

“The city’s really rallied behind it,’’ said Jay Dinucci, a “Photo Dad” who was snapping pictures before the game. “It’s been pretty amazing. It’s been fun. You hate to see it end.

"You know it’s going to, but you hate to see it end.’’

As the band marched in on the field, fans waved their paw signs in unison. Another fan held up a blinking No. 1 neon sign that had “PLANO” printed down the numeral.

Those who weren’t at their seats already were in for trouble.

Plano resident Ben Elbel was among that group, but he was busy handing out paw signs until game time.

The large fan base has continually grown this season for Plano. Fans and coaches like to tell the story about a district game at Allen, which has a small stadium. Fans were warned to get there early.

When the team came out for its walk through before the game, Plano’s side was already packed.

“It’s been that way,’’ Elbel said. “Even at away games, we’ve had more people than the home team.’’

Before walking back to his seat to watch his son Tyler play Saturday night, Jim Cruz knew the night would have “a lot of electricity.’’

“Win or lose,’’ Cruz said, “they’ve had a good season.’’

It was a win, by the way: Plano 31, South Grand Prairie 24. "

http://http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sp...l/13124667.htm

[dragonfootballfan]

Try closer to 20,000 marron fans! We had 17,000 for SGP and our ticket sales are running much higher this week. Texas Stadium is opening up the second tier because of the anticipated number of fans.
from what I am hearing around town is that they are going to break the record and have 50,000 for this game. I highly doubt it, but I also thought that there would be no more than 17,000 for the Abilene game and that attendance number was reported as double so what do I know about attendance predictions

[WildcatFan]

Why are we discussing band directors and uniforms and choice of music selections on a FOOTBALL website...go to the www.5atexasbandnerds.com if you want to talk about that!


LMFAO....on the ground!!!!!!!:p

[WildcatFan]

Plano tradition since 1986 - whenever our band plays March Grandioso all of the fans stand, wave their Paws to the beat of the March and yell P L A N O Plano! throughout the song. It is a major motivator for the fans and the team. Plano is famous for the thousands of Paws being waved in unison to the beat of March Grandioso. The only thing more fun to the Plano crowd is when the opposing team's band plays it. We do the same thing. Allen’s band no longer plays March Grandioso when they play Plano. Flower Mound played it this year and the you could not hear their band through the yells of the Plano crowd. A Midland newspaper reporter wrote that he had never seen fans that were as interactive as Plano's.

For more on the Paws see: http://www.planowildcats.org/page12.html

Man I only pray that SLC plays it their band will be so owned, what an embarassment!

I mean just kidding SLC band we don't do that to the March Grandioso, we are lying please fell free to play it several times especially at the beginning of the 4th quarter!!!!!:p

[dragons08]

Man I only pray that SLC plays it their band will be so owned, what an embarassment!

I mean just kidding SLC band we don't do that to the March Grandioso, we are lying please fell free to play it several times especially at the beginning of the 4th quarter!!!!!:p
dont worry i got this printed out, will show the band directors 2morrow!:D

[dragonfootballfan]

Man I only pray that SLC plays it their band will be so owned, what an embarassment!

I mean just kidding SLC band we don't do that to the March Grandioso, we are lying please fell free to play it several times especially at the beginning of the 4th quarter!!!!!:p
I think most of Plano's fans will be gone by the beginning of the 4th quarter.:D :D :D

[PawPower]

Man I only pray that SLC plays it their band will be so owned, what an embarassment!

I mean just kidding SLC band we don't do that to the March Grandioso, we are lying please fell free to play it several times especially at the beginning of the 4th quarter!!!!!:p

March Grandioso??? Oh no, I meant Sousa's Stars and Stripes!

[WildcatFan]

I think most of Plano's fans will be gone by the beginning of the 4th quarter.:D :D :D

Hardy Har Har, I guarantee even if SLC is winning 100-0 our fans will stay to the last second to give these boys a BIG STANDING-O to what they have accomplished this year.

You Dragons just don't get it do you! Perhaps this Sat. will be a humbleing experience for you win or loose!

[dragons08]

Hardy Har Har, I guarantee even if SLC is winning 100-0 our fans will stay to the last second to give these boys a BIG STANDING-O to what they have accomplished this year.

You Dragons just don't get it do you! Perhaps this Sat. will be a humbleing experience for you win or loose!
we'll be loose, but we wont lose :p

[dragonfootballfan]

Hardy Har Har, I guarantee even if SLC is winning 100-0 our fans will stay to the last second to give these boys a BIG STANDING-O to what they have accomplished this year.

You Dragons just don't get it do you! Perhaps this Sat. will be a humbleing experience for you win or loose!
I was just kidding, I know that Plano fans really care for their football team and would probably stay the entire time. Sadly, I don't think that I can say the same for Carroll if the shoe was on the other foot. I think that you would see the green side severely diminished leaving just the hardcore fans and the parents of the players, not that many students would be left. There has been an extremely large growth in the amount of band wagaon fans in Southlake over the past couple of years

[dragons08]

March Grandioso??? Oh no, I meant Sousa's Stars and Stripes!
haha nice try

[drgnbkr]

To clarify if it hasn't been already, but Plano is home for this game, and as a result that is why the seating is on the west side.

Personally I do not see any advantage/disadvantage to this at Texas Stadium for the fans or the team.

I do not think this will effect SLC's game as it doesn't matter once you are on the field.

Plano will be sitting in the sun like Carroll did last time we were there....it will go away for the second half...:D as will most of the wildcat faithfull

[WildcatFan]

I was just kidding, I know that Plano fans really care for their football team and would probably stay the entire time. Sadly, I don't think that I can say the same for Carroll if the shoe was on the other foot. I think that you would see the green side severely diminished leaving just the hardcore fans and the parents of the players, not that many students would be left. There has been an extremely large growth in the amount of band wagaon fans in Southlake over the past couple of years

Trust me brother we were not immune to it the last two seasons before this one haven't been the best for Plano Fan Support and I remember that 0-10 season where some were leaving at half even being down 7.

This season is different not just the bandwagon folks, but more out of what these guys have been able to accomplish, I am sure you understand.

[PESHfan]

Why are we discussing band directors and uniforms and choice of music selections on a FOOTBALL website...go to the www.5atexasbandnerds.com if you want to talk about that!

Hey, don't toy with our emotions like that. I thought it was a real website and was about to recommend it to my daughter the band nerd.

[PawPower]

Hey, don't toy with our emotions like that. I thought it was a real website and was about to recommend it to my daughter the band nerd.

PESH has a great band! Does she like their new director?

[dragons08]

Hey, don't toy with our emotions like that. I thought it was a real website and was about to recommend it to my daughter the band nerd.
he scarred me for life! i think their jealous of us band nerds dont you think?

[PawPower]

I was just kidding, I know that Plano fans really care for their football team and would probably stay the entire time. Sadly, I don't think that I can say the same for Carroll if the shoe was on the other foot. I think that you would see the green side severely diminished leaving just the hardcore fans and the parents of the players, not that many students would be left. There has been an extremely large growth in the amount of band wagaon fans in Southlake over the past couple of years

That can happen to any team. I think most Plano fans will stay regardless of the outcome. In the 0-10 season I was very moved when the fans would stay to the end including the playing of the school song. The attendence was down to about 6,000 per game during that season. Good for most schools, not so good for Plano. Most fans will stay this week regardless of the outcome.

How long have you been following SLC?

[dragonfootballfan]

How long have you been following SLC?
I started following Carroll a little bit right before I moved there in the 1993 season. I had not been to a game until 1994

[PawPower]

I started following Carroll a little bit right before I moved there in the 1993 season. I had not been to a game until 1994

No offense, but why did they not build their stadium to be larger? With the growth surely they will need more room. It's a nice facility, but seems small for a 5A program like SLC.

[dragonfootballfan]

No offense, but why did they not build their stadium to be larger? With the growth surely they will need more room. It's a nice facility, but seems small for a 5A program like SLC.
well, they first started out trying to make a bigger stadium and that bond issue did not pass. There are many reasons why, but the main reason that I think it did not pass was because of the selfish nature of many of Carroll's residents. Many of them, I think, did not want the district to spend money on a stadium that they thought would only benefit the football players and their families. This was at the time when most of Carroll's population had very young children and they had just moved into the town, so they did not know about all of the benefits that a large football complex could bring. The next year they proposed a different bond that had a smaller amount of money allocated to the stadium. There are many things that I do not agree with when it comes to our local politics and community, but overall I feel that it is one of the best in the country. I cannot stand how they charge for parking and how they charge RV's double because they take up two spaces, yet I have seen people in trucks tailgating and taking up four.

[PESHfan]

PESH has a great band! Does she like their new director?

She's actually a 9th grader in the Clark Band, but a serious Band Groupie for East. She adores Jana Harvey who used to be at Clark. East had an awesome program this year. We especially loved their finale with the tight circle of kids.

My son did band several years ago too, so I have a real appreciation for the amount of work all of the band kids put into a performance. You have no idea how much everyone takes the band for granted when they aren't there for a big game.

During Fall Break one of the tuba players at PESH was killed in a tragic accident. The driver was another band student at PESH who was seriously injured. The directors felt it was best for the band not to perform at the game against Plano West that week. Out of respect, Plano West band also stayed home. It was a very somber game and quiet half-time. The bands were both greatly missed, but we all understood why they weren't there.

[PawPower]

well, they first started out trying to make a bigger stadium and that bond issue did not pass. There are many reasons why, but the main reason that I think it did not pass was because of the selfish nature of many of Carroll's residents. Many of them, I think, did not want the district to spend money on a stadium that they thought would only benefit the football players and their families. This was at the time when most of Carroll's population had very young children and they had just moved into the town, so they did not know about all of the benefits that a large football complex could bring. The next year they proposed a different bond that had a smaller amount of money allocated to the stadium. There are many things that I do not agree with when it comes to our local politics and community, but overall I feel that it is one of the best in the country. I cannot stand how they charge for parking and how they charge RV's double because they take up two spaces, yet I have seen people in trucks tailgating and taking up four.


Robin Hood results in strange policies. I hate seeing ads on Plano's buses. We have not started charging for parking yet, but who knows.

Is the stadium designed to be expanded? Plano's new stadium holds 9,800 but can be expanded to 15,000.

[dragonfootballfan]

Robin Hood results in strange policies. I hate seeing ads on Plano's buses. We have not started charging for parking yet, but who knows.

Is the stadium designed to be expanded? Plano's new stadium holds 9,800 but can be expanded to 15,000.
the stadium has already been slightly expanded when the Dallas Burn installed bleachers behind the end zone. It looks like it could be expanded fairly easily and it would have been foolish for them to build a stadium that could not be expanded easily, but I would not put anything past our school board at that time. If they want to expand it they should propose the bond in the next few years to make sure that all of the band wagon fans jump on and vote for it. I doubt it will happen as the nobody knows what the state legislature will do for school funding

[dragons08]

Robin Hood results in strange policies. I hate seeing ads on Plano's buses. We have not started charging for parking yet, but who knows.

Is the stadium designed to be expanded? Plano's new stadium holds 9,800 but can be expanded to 15,000.
thats interesting, id imagine it can, we have one endzone that has the scoreboard and thats it, but hte bus lot is behind it, but i think they can add more, make a "bowl" shape or a "horseshoe"

[PawPower]

She's actually a 9th grader in the Clark Band, but a serious Band Groupie for East. She adores Jana Harvey who used to be at Clark. East had an awesome program this year. We especially loved their finale with the tight circle of kids.

My son did band several years ago too, so I have a real appreciation for the amount of work all of the band kids put into a performance. You have no idea how much everyone takes the band for granted when they aren't there for a big game.

During Fall Break one of the tuba players at PESH was killed in a tragic accident. The driver was another band student at PESH who was seriously injured. The directors felt it was best for the band not to perform at the game against Plano West that week. Out of respect, Plano West band also stayed home. It was a very somber game and quiet half-time. The bands were both greatly missed, but we all understood why they weren't there.

I remember hearing about the accident and both bands not attending the game out of respect. I really appreciated that.

East always has a great band program. Jerry Thomas was a super director and the new guy will be good too.

Clark always has one of the largest bands (along with Jasper). I can't wait until they realign the district. They are going to move Schimelpfenig to Clark and move all of Clark to PSHS. The rest of Jasper will go to West and PESH will have a new 9-10 school located in Murphy. Plano should have huge band after the realignment.

[dragons08]

how bigs the plano band?

[dragonfootballfan]

while it is not as serious of a reason, but I remember in 2002 when Carroll played, I think Flower Mound, and it rained extremely hard and there was a delay and the band went home. What surprised me was that a few trumpet players stayed behind and played the Charge like baseball games and a few other songs. It was about four kids that played and it was really cool for those that actually stayed for the game. It is very different when the bands are not there.

[PawPower]

how bigs the plano band?


About 160. Used to be over 200 until they opened West. Will be back over 200 in 4 to 5 years.

Plano's band is louder than most 300 member 9-12 bands. Plano has only juniors and seniors in the band.

Their marching routine this year is the same one the University of Wisconsin marched to last year. They always play college level music for their UIL show. They will not be doing that show this week.

[dragons08]

About 160. Used to be over 200 until they opened West. Will be back over 200 in 4 to 5 years.

Plano's band is louder than most 300 member 9-12 bands. Plano has only juniors and seniors in the band.

Their marching routine this year is the same one the University of Wisconsin marched to last year. They always play college level music for their UIL show. They will not be doing that show this week.
can they out play the 350-400 dragon band? i doubt it, were loud, at least i like to think we are!

what show you guys doing, just a "school spirit" show like carroll?

[Dargason]

Plano tradition since 1986 - whenever our band plays March Grandioso all of the fans stand, wave their Paws to the beat of the March and yell P-L-A-N-O Plano!The paw signs started in 1986 but playing Grandioso goes back even further, to 1978 when Charles Forque took over the band. There's nothing like marching down the ramp into TS playing it!

Here's a video of the Plano Band playing it in the homecoming parade: PSHS 2005 Homecoming Parade (http://www.dws.org/dlovrien/vid/PSHS-HC2005.wmv)

[dragons08]

you guys get to march out of the tunnel playing? sweet..we just have our dline play, which i must say is pretty dang cool..but i cant hear them cause at TS sax's sit in the front so were the last in the tunnel.. and dline is first

[Dargason]

I don't know if the bands get to march down the tunnel any more, but we did it back in the early 80's...

[PawPower]

can they out play the 350-400 dragon band? i doubt it, were loud, at least i like to think we are!

what show you guys doing, just a "school spirit" show like carroll?

I have heard you guys have a good band. I look forward to seeing it.

Yes, Plano's band will do a spirit show which will include that march!

[PawPower]

The paw signs started in 1986 but playing Grandioso goes back even further, to 1978 when Charles Forque took over the band. There's nothing like marching down the ramp into TS playing it!

Here's a video of the Plano Band playing it in the homecoming parade: PSHS 2005 Homecoming Parade (http://www.dws.org/dlovrien/vid/PSHS-HC2005.wmv)


Great link. Thanks!

[dragons08]

I have heard you guys have a good band. I look forward to seeing it.

Yes, Plano's band will do a spirit show which will include that march!
the problem with us is, we sometimes 'lack focus' and get out of time somewhat usually we get back in time right away...but one time we did this and it was during the national anthem, thats just embarssing to screw up the National Anthem, i was embarssed that game, that is just one song you dont screw up

[PawPower]

you guys get to march out of the tunnel playing? sweet..we just have our dline play, which i must say is pretty dang cool..but i cant hear them cause at TS sax's sit in the front so were the last in the tunnel.. and dline is first

Plano's band marched out of the tunnel for the SGP game.

[dragons08]

Plano's band marched out of the tunnel for the SGP game.
playing grandioso and in time and stuff..or just like "follow the leader" as drumline played?

[PawPower]

playing grandioso and in time and stuff..or just like "follow the leader" as drumline played?

Playing Grandioso as our 17,000 fans stood and yelled P L A N O Plano!

See the link for the homecoming parade above.

[dragons08]

if anybody would like to hear some of the slc band music i have some from last year, today we just had a recording session for some music from this year, i'll be able to let some of you listen when i get one if any of you would like

[dragons08]

Playing Grandioso as our 17,000 fans stood and yelled P L A N O Plano!

See the link for the homecoming parade above.
i saw the link, thats amazing, you have 3 drill teams, or were 1 varsity 1 jv and others cheerleaders?

[PawPower]

i saw the link, thats amazing, you have 3 drill teams, or were 1 varsity 1 jv and others cheerleaders?


No, just one big drill team!

[dragons08]

No, just one big drill team!
ours is big to, but it looked like 3 diff uni's

[PawPower]

ours is big to, but it looked like 3 diff uni's

Maybe the difference was the flag corps, the drill team and then the cheerleaders.

[dragons08]

Maybe the difference was the flag corps, the drill team and then the cheerleaders.
maybe, but the flag people looked like they were along hte side of hte band, oh well we'll find out saturday!

[hollywood]

Plano's band marched out of the tunnel for the SGP game.

And they were awesome. I love those uniforms.

[PawPower]

maybe, but the flag people looked like they were along hte side of hte band, oh well we'll find out saturday!

I looked at the video again. The first drill team is Plano Sr. High, the second is Vines High School and third is Jasper High School. Vines and Jasper are the 9-10 grade feeder schools for Plano Sr.

[PawPower]

And they were awesome. I love those uniforms.

Thanks! I think they are one the best looking bands around. I might be a little biased though!

[Butch Fifield]

there is nothing i like better than the Wildcat band coming out of the tunnel at Texas Stadium before the game doing the March of the Grandioso. Really gets the crowd fired up.

it helps being a Longhorn where we do the same thing.

gives me chills.

[WildcatFan]

No, just one big drill team!

Thats incorrect PawPower the other two were the Vines Vikettes in Purple and the Jasper Jags in Green the two HS feeder schools drill teams marched after the Planoettes in the Homecoming Parade video.

[PawPower]

there is nothing i like better than the Wildcat band coming out of the tunnel at Texas Stadium before the game doing the March of the Grandioso. Really gets the crowd fired up.

it helps being a Longhorn where we do the same thing.

gives me chills.

My aunt is both a wildcat fan and a longhorn fan. Driving to Midland she had me play a CD with Grandioso on it. We had six people in the SUV and we were all yelling P L A N O Plano!

[WildcatFan]

I looked at the video again. The first drill team is Plano Sr. High, the second is Vines High School and third is Jasper High School. Vines and Jasper are the 9-10 grade feeder schools for Plano Sr.

I see you caught that afterall!

:)

[PawPower]

I see you caught that afterall!

:)

Yeah, I was so excited listening to the music I did not pay close attention the first time.

[WildcatFan]

Yeah, I was so excited listening to the music I did not pay close attention the first time.

Me too I love it! And yes I believe they will march into TS playing this weekend as well!

[PESHfan]

I remember hearing about the accident and both bands not attending the game out of respect. I really appreciated that.

East always has a great band program. Jerry Thomas was a super director and the new guy will be good too.

Clark always has one of the largest bands (along with Jasper). I can't wait until they realign the district. They are going to move Schimelpfenig to Clark and move all of Clark to PSHS. The rest of Jasper will go to West and PESH will have a new 9-10 school located in Murphy. Plano should have huge band after the realignment.


That won't be happening any time soon. Until the district purchases land out East to build a 6th high school, things will stay the status quo.

There was some scuttlebutt with the school board about 2 years ago wanting to make Clark the split school between PESH and PSHS, and have all of Jasper go to West along with Shepton. Needless to say, nobody at Clark was happy about that. I don't know how Jasper folks feel about it since they've lived that way forever. I do think it's hard to build true school spirit when half of your kids will go one way, and half the other. Do you take the entire band to both cluster events? Which team do you cheer for at the annual Plano-PESH game? My daughter will easily be out of PESH before that ever happens, so my allegiance will stay with PESH no matter where Clark ends up as a feeder.

[PESHfan]

how bigs the plano band?

I'd guess their band is around 175 or so? Not exactly sure. PESH has about 225 in their band which I'm pretty sure is the largest one in Plano.

When the cluster bands show up, there are well over 500 students on the field for either Plano or PESH. West has the smallest band with around 120 maybe?

All top quality bands in Plano though! All 8 High Schools/Senior Highs scored 1's at UIL competition.

[PawPower]

That won't be happening any time soon. Until the district purchases land out East to build a 6th high school, things will stay the status quo.

There was some scuttlebutt with the school board about 2 years ago wanting to make Clark the split school between PESH and PSHS, and have all of Jasper go to West along with Shepton. Needless to say, nobody at Clark was happy about that. I don't know how Jasper folks feel about it since they've lived that way forever. I do think it's hard to build true school spirit when half of your kids will go one way, and half the other. Do you take the entire band to both cluster events? Which team do you cheer for at the annual Plano-PESH game? My daughter will easily be out of PESH before that ever happens, so my allegiance will stay with PESH no matter where Clark ends up as a feeder.

The land is already owned, it is the land to the north of Kimbrough Stadium. A drawing of the campus when the new HS is built was on the architect's web site. The next bond election will ask for the money to build the school. PISD expects the school to open either in 2009 or 2010.

Clark was expanded under the last bond election so that it can handle moving the Schimelphfenig students into Clark. Clark & Vines will feed to PSHS. Jasper (with only Rice and Robinson MS) and Shepton will feed to PWSH. Williams and the new Murphy HS will feed to East. There may be an interim period during which they split some of Clark's enrollment while the Murphy HS is getting up to full capacity. But from what I hear this is less and less likely because of the rapid growth in the East zone.

PSHS will have 3,000 to 3,200 students, West about 2,800 and East around 2,400 when the realignment is put in place. East will continue to grow, but Plano and West will be at their ultimate student populations and will probably go down some from there.

One other thing. The design limits of Plano West make it impractical to take all of Shepton and all of what is today Jasper's zone and feed it into West. West's shared facilities are designed to accomodate about 2,700 students from what I have been told. Jasper's and Shepton's combined enrollment is already over 3,200. Plano has the largest capacity of the three senior highs.

[PawPower]

I'd guess their band is around 175 or so? Not exactly sure. PESH has about 225 in their band which I'm pretty sure is the largest one in Plano.

When the cluster bands show up, there are well over 500 students on the field for either Plano or PESH. West has the smallest band with around 120 maybe?

All top quality bands in Plano though! All 8 High Schools/Senior Highs scored 1's at UIL competition.

Plano has around 160. West has about 100 to 110 I believe. They are still growing their program. Shepton is much bigger this year and that should translate into West having a much bigger band in the next two years along with the kids from Robinson MS/Jasper that feed into West.

When you combine Vines and Clark with Schimelphfenig, Plano should have around 250 in their band. Clark always has the highest band particpation rate of any of the Plano 9-10 schools. Jasper's band is bigger, but Jasper has a much larger enrollment.

[Plano_86-87]

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[dragonfootballfan]

why must you continue to post that pic in every thread?

[Plano_86-87]

Not every thread. CC/Houston/SA people would find it offensive....and unrelated.

Just my prediction. No worries.

[dragons08]

well, i told the director, and he didnt care about any of it and said were going to play it, so i tried..

[Slim-Rob]

I think the home team gets one side and the away team gets the other. You don't get to pick.

[PawPower]

well, i told the director, and he didnt care about any of it and said were going to play it, so i tried..


Well you did your duty. Tell the director we appreciate him playing our song!