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JPS Bands Earn Top Ratings at Fall Competitions
November 21, 2019
Four JPS marching bands excelled in competitive events this fall. The bands earned high marks for their performances at the 42nd Annual Copiah Marching Festival and the MHSAA State Marching Evaluations.
Jim Hill High School stood out at the Copiah Invitational, earning the Overall Best Band award along with first place in Large Class. At the same event, Forest Hill received first place in Small Class. All three participating bands from JPS—Forest Hill, Jim Hill and Murrah—earned Superior ratings.
At the MHSAA State Marching Evaluations, Forest Hill, Jim Hill, and Callaway earned Superior ratings and Murrah earned an Excellent rating. The event was held at Pearl High School on October 12.
"All of our bands and band directors have done a great job this year," said Christopher Little, Jim Hill High School Marching Band Director.
Leading their bands to high ratings at fall competitions are drum majors (from left) Jordan Brister of Callaway, Edrick Franklin of Jim Hill, Stacy Weathersby of Murrah, and Jaylun Henderson of Forest Hill. Not pictured are Jaylin Thornton and Devin Ard of Jim Hill and Akira Scott of Forst Hill. |
Photo Gallery: 2019 MHSAA Evaluations |
2019 Region IV MHSAA State Marching Evaluation Results for JPS Schools
Class | Band/Director | Drum Major | Color Guard | Dance Line | Percussion | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5A | Callaway (Curtis Luckett) | II | III | I | I | I |
5A | Forest Hill (Demetri Jones) | I | II | NA | I | I |
5A | Jim Hill (Christopher Little) | I | II | I | I | I |
6A | Murrah (Bryan Jefferson) | I | I | NA | II | II |
Ratings: Fair (IV), Good (III), Excellent (II), and Superior (I).