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25 Things You Know If You Have Ever Been A Conemaugh Valley Marching Blue Jay

This one time at band camp...

Becca LaBar

Sep 05, 2017

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25 Things You Know If You Have Ever Been A Conemaugh Valley Marching Blue Jay

Conemaugh Valley Marching Band

If you were part of the Conemaugh Valley Marching Blue Jays, you surely had an awesome time with even cooler people. You experienced amazing trips and made lifelong memories. And there are definately some things that only Conemaugh Valley Marching Blue Jays know. From routines to inside jokes, you have learned and experienced some things you will never forget. Here are 25 things you know if you have ever been a Marching Blue Jay.

1. Every cheer, routine, and dance that the cheerleaders do, because you always sit in front of them at games

2. To go around turns like you are walking through a door...and you better do it right

3. That the football team has your back

4. To take your own equipment on the bus (thanks Mikayla for that lesson)

5. That real heroes play the tuba

6. How to keep track of a red plastic cup at band camp...because you only get one

7. That you ALWAYS let the drummers go first

8. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,LINE

9. That you CAN do the cupid shuffle with a drum on

10. That the whole school gets excited when you play through the hallways

11. To yell "YEAH RIGHT" when Mr. B yells "JAYS"

12. That you will stop at Cracker Barrel at some point on the band trip

13. Band moms are the best moms

14. How to fit four layers under any given uniform

15. That you will end the last field routine in the "CV" shape

16. The school board also has your back

17. That losing the Johnstown Halloween Parade Best Costume contest is simply not an option

18. How to run through a crowd to get to the concession stand first

19. Red rover is no longer a good idea (it probably never was)

20. How to march at super speed when time is running out to get off the field

21. 100 "that one time at band camp" stories

22. That Friday night lights will always have a special place in your heart

23. Mr. Bixel is going to support you in whatever you do, and he will always be excited to see you, no matter how long you have been graduated

24.That you are always respectful and always take the time to do for others

25. That you are one very big, very happy family

Never forget the memories you made, the lessons you learned, or the people who made your life better in this group. Never think twice about participating in alumni events, because it is ALWAYS worth it. And if you are lucky enough to still be in this group, cherish every moment you have.

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This one time at band camp...

1. Every cheer, routine, and dance that the cheerleaders do, because you always sit in front of them at games

2. To go around turns like you are walking through a door...and you better do it right

3. That the football team has your back

4. To take your own equipment on the bus (thanks Mikayla for that lesson)

5. That real heroes play the tuba

6. How to keep track of a red plastic cup at band camp...because you only get one

7. That you ALWAYS let the drummers go first

8. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,LINE

9. That you CAN do the cupid shuffle with a drum on

10. That the whole school gets excited when you play through the hallways

11. To yell "YEAH RIGHT" when Mr. B yells "JAYS"

12. That you will stop at Cracker Barrel at some point on the band trip

13. Band moms are the best moms

14. How to fit four layers under any given uniform

15. That you will end the last field routine in the "CV" shape

16. The school board also has your back

17. That losing the Johnstown Halloween Parade Best Costume contest is simply not an option

18. How to run through a crowd to get to the concession stand first

19. Red rover is no longer a good idea (it probably never was)

20. How to march at super speed when time is running out to get off the field

21. 100 "that one time at band camp" stories

22. That Friday night lights will always have a special place in your heart

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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