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AIRBANDAIRBAND 20192019 Tomorrow night at 6:30 and 9:00 PM COVER ILLUSTRATION BY NAOMI NOYES Civil discussion happens in dorms Page 8 Meet the athlete of the week Page 9 AIRBAND EDITION Since 1913 Volume 106, Issue 19 Friday, March 29 - Thursday, April 4, 2019 TheEchoNews.com While the running joke is HEADLINES that he will continue the pat- Daniel McHenney steals the show tern and double the amount of Airband performances Student The boy in every year. that he makes an appear- President and four Airbands This year, he is in the per- ance in next year, bringing VP Elections formances of Gerig, 2WO, it to a total of eight, McHen- Three student pairs strive to Lily Smith 3WO, and 2 Breu. He is in the ney has a different vision for win the people’s vote Page 3 Life & Times Co-Editor band for 3WO and 2 Breu, and next year’s event. His goal is dancing for Gerig and 2WO. to be an MC next year, and he One student. Four Airband McHenney luckily avoided any is excited about the prospect Seniors acts. quick costume changes, since of replacing eight acts with a showcase art Junior Daniel McHenney all of his acts are spaced out fun substitute. has attempted something that throughout the night. McHenney loves Airband most Taylor students would He only has positive things and the community of it. He You are the voice. We are the Echo. not dare to dream of doing. to say about all the different has enjoyed the atmosphere in He is participating in four Air- acts that he is involved with Cornwall Auditorium during band acts this Saturday night. this year. the actual event in the past This is not McHenney’s first “Second West Olson has few years, clapping and cheer- Senior art show begins rodeo when it comes to the Photograph provided by Daniel McHenney a theme that I just love. It’s ing as people enter and exit to Page 7 this evening annual Airband competition. Daniel McHenney (left) dances in Second West Phineas and Ferb, that’s like perform. His freshman year, he was in Olson’s Airband performance in 2018. my childhood so I’m excit- “There’s so many people NY bill faces just one Airband with Third ed for that,” McHenney said. and we’re all cheering each discussion Center Olson participating afraid that I wouldn’t get in any Airband aspirations, but “Third West Olson has some other on,” McHenney said. Reproductive Health Act as a band member. His sopho- all three with disqualifications when his freshman and soph- really great moves, I love what “We watch the performances sparks controversy? Page 8 more year, he joined two acts, during auditions,”said McHen- omore years passed by and they’ve done with it. Gerig’s is on the big screen and it’s re- Second West Olson and Gerig. ney. “I did a fourth one as a there seemed to be a trend, he creative and I like the ending ally fu n .” Men’s track This year, he made it into four. backup.” decided to follow through and for it. 2 Breu also has a really Be sure to look out for him and field takes “The goal was to do one McHenney did not come continue the pattern by doing creative idea and it’s really fun and cheer him on this Satur- second at more each year, but I was into school as a freshman with more Airband performances to drum out to it.” day night! Emory Invite Points across the board propelled the Trojans to been fun, and it gets my cre- success last week Page 9 ative juices flowing.” Power duo prepares for Airband Mendenall participated in Airband gets competitive dance for seven creative First West years and was excited to bring Wengatz and Second her skills to this new challenge. East Olson team up Expectations are set high for this power duo, but “½ Weast” Lily Smith is preparing for Saturday’s Life & Times Co-Editor competition with both confi- dence and cautiousness. 2017: The crowd dissolved into Warren, along with other Airband gets competitive with cheers as First West Wengatz leaders, described feeling pres- past winners Page 10 won Airband with their rendi- sure about living up to the leg- tion of Pandora’s Box. acy and culture of both First CONTENTS 2018: Second East Olson West and Second East. How- and Second Center Wengatz ever, the leaders of the group Airband .............................Pgs 1–2 drowned in applause as they are thankful for the time spent News ....................................Pgs 3-4 took the win with The Great- in preparation and the oppor- Features.....................................Pg 5 est Showman act. tunity to create an entertain- L&T .............................................Pg 6 2019: First West Wengatz ing performance. A&E .............................................Pg 7 and Second East Olson, a pow- “I think it’s understood that er duo, team up for this year’s every year is so different and Ops .............................................. Pg 8 Airband competition. I think while we did win last Sports ........................................Pg 9 The men of 1WW have gone year, and First West has a rep- Airband ..................................Pg 10 solo for many years during the utation for being really excit- Airband competition and have ed about Airband, everyone walked away as champions for knows this year it’s all up in WEEKEND WEATHER Photograph provided by Jim Garringer five out of the last eight years. the air,” Piper Nicholson said . However, this year things have Second East Olson and Second Center Wengatz win Airband 2018 with The Greatest Showman. Nicholson is a Personnel As- Today shifted and they have joined sistant on 2EO and has played 54° with 2EO for the upcoming have been helping me through- act, but took a larger role this the choreographing and creat- a large role in organizing and contest. out the entirety with planning year, directing and working ing “½ Weast’s” performance. planning for the group’s act. 48° “Second East has been awe- and with choreography and on much of the choreogra- “I love the First West guys “½ Weast’s” performance some. Our Airband . couldn’t then teaching it.” phy along with several wom- and I think it’s been really fun promises to be one of the Saturday be where it’s at now without Warren has taken a leader- en from 2EO. to get to know them and dance highlights of Saturday night, them,” sophomore Clayton ship role in the Airband per- Juniors Piper Nicholson and with them.” Zoë Mendenall, whether or not they walk away 55° Warren said. “They’ve been formance of “½ Weast”, as the Sydney Smith, along with fresh- a first time Airband partici- with the win. super strong on every level, group refers to themselves. man Zoë Mendenall and soph- pant, said. “Choreographing “Buckle up, it’s gonna be a 25° from learning the dance and He was involved in leader- omore Chloe Sohmer have also has been fun, but also scary heck of a show,” Warren said. being a part of it, to those who ship last year in First West’s been essential components of and also a little stressful. It’s [email protected] Sunday 39° already packed college lifestyle can be overwhelming for some. 25° 6 pros and cons for joining an Airband Ask yourself: can you handle your Is the risk worth class load, extracurriculars, work the reward? and other commitments on top FOLLOW US: of Airband practices? Are you willing to make sacrifices in Victoria Lawson those areas? Staff Writer It’s performing. Some were Twitter: born for the stage, some brave The intensity of Airband is not the stagefright and work through @TheEcho_Taylor confined to the blazing spot- their apprehension for the lime- lights, buzzing crowd and sweat- light, and some want to avoid it soaked adrenaline rushes of altogether. Performing in front Facebook: performance night — most stu- of the the whole school and nu- dents are aware of the months of merous families can be scary, so hard work floors and wings put if the attention is not for you, Air- Facebook.com/Tay- in leading up to the big day. For band might be an obvious tradi- those students either regretting tion to skip. lorUniversityEcho Photograph by Jerusha Lindsay not joining this year or waiting All of these pros and cons of on the sidelines, wondering if Students from Third Center Olson and Third East Wengatz put the time in for Airband. Airband present opportunities Instagram: Airband is for them, here are a for change, friendship, charac- list of pros and cons to help you strangers to the Kesler Student essential factor in each perfor- ter development, crazy stories in your decision. Activities Center or who have mance and can be expressed in Cons and a sense of accomplishment @Echo_TaylorU never experienced dance com- the costumes, music mix, set de- It’s time-consuming.