A resolution honoring the 2006-2007 John Overton High School Marching Band.

WHEREAS, John Overton High School, named for famed historical figure Judge John Overton, is one of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County's premier comprehensive high schools;

WHEREAS, John Overton High School has a long history of excellence both in academics and extracurricular programs;

WHEREAS, one such extracurricular program that has enjoyed notable success is the "Awesome" John Overton High School Marching Band;

WHEREAS, during its 2006 marching season, the John Overton High School Marching Band performed a program entitled "Doorways to Enlightenment - Music of the English Composer Philip Sparke" to great acclaim;

WHEREAS, at the MTSBOA Marching Festival, the John Overton High School Marching Band received all "Superior" ratings;

WHEREAS, at the Mid-South Marching Festival, the John Overton High School Marching Band placed first in its class, received the Outstanding Overall Guard Award, and was named Grand Champion;

WHEREAS, at the Music City Invitational Marching Band Contest, the John Overton High School Marching Band swept nearly every category, winning, the Mayor's Cup in the large band division;

WHEREAS, the John Overton High School Marching Band also participated in the 45th annual Contest of Champions held at Middle Tennessee State University;

WHEREAS, the Contest of Champions, sponsored by the Middle Tennessee State University Band of Blue, is the ultimate high school marching band competition in Tennessee;

WHEREAS, by virtue of its performance in Contest of Champions preliminary competition and a Superior Rating, the John Overton High School Marching Band qualified for finals competition and was awarded a Finalist Cup;

WHEREAS, this was the 26th consecutive year that the John Overton High School Marching Band was selected for Contest of Champions finals competition;

WHEREAS, after taking the field of competition to shouts from supporters of "Go, Johnny-O!" and chants of "Overton! Overton!" the John Overton Band performed with confidence, artistry, and panache;

WHEREAS, with an adjudicators' score of 86.64, the John Overton High School Marching Band placed fourth in the Contest of Champions;

WHEREAS, on November 11, 2006, the John Overton High School Marching Band honored Tennessee's military veterans by marching in the 2006 Veterans' Day parade;

WHEREAS, the John Overton High School Marching Band was selected to represent Tennessee and the men of the U.S.S. Tennessee (BB-43) at the 65th anniversary observance of the events of December 7, 1941, when forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked United States military installations on the Island of Oahu in the then-Territory of Hawaii and vessels of the United States Navy peacefully at anchor at Pearl Harbor;

WHEREAS, on November 19, 2006, the John Overton High School Marching Band departed from Nashville International Airport for Honolulu, Hawaii;

WHEREAS, while in Hawaii, the John Overton High School Marching Band visited the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor and placed a wreath there to honor the American sailors who lie at rest there beneath the waves;

WHEREAS, at Pearl Harbor, the John Overton High School Marching Band visited the U.S.S. Missouri Memorial, the battleship upon whose deck World War Two came to a close with the surrender of the Empire of Japan to Allied Forces under the command of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur;

WHEREAS, the John Overton High School Marching Band presented a concert while at the U.S.S. Missouri Memorial, performing Our National Anthem, Hawai'i Pono'i, The Washington Post March, The Navy Hymn, Armed Forces Salute, God Bless America, and America The Beautiful

WHEREAS, while on the island of Oahu, the John Overton High School Marching Band enjoyed visits to the Polynesian Cultural Center, Hawaiian Waters Adventures Park , and the Dole Pineapple Plantation;

WHEREAS, on Thursday, November 23rd, the parents, student members, and directors of the John Overton High School Marching Band gathered together in observance of Thanksgiving Day to reflect upon their blessings and to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Feast;

WHEREAS, on Friday, November 24th, the John Overton High School Marching Band marched in the 8th annual Waikiki Holiday Parade saluting the survivors of Pearl Harbor with USS Tennessee survivor Earl Smith leading the band in the parade;

WHEREAS, after a week-long sojourn, the John Overton High School Marching Band bid a fond "Aloha!" to Hawaii and returned to Nashville International Airport;

WHEREAS, the John Overton High School Marching Band enjoys the enthusiastic support of Dr. Monica Dillard, Executive Principal of John Overton High School;

WHEREAS, the directors of the John Overton High School Marching Band are the incomparable Jo Ann Hood and Debbie Burton;

WHEREAS, special staff who so greatly contributed to the success of the 2006 John Overton High School Marching Band included Damon Padilla, Christopher Lester, Jonathan Wright, Chris Thomas, Brian Nelson, Meghan Feltes, Ashley Jarrell, and Gary Miller;

WHEREAS, the John Overton High School Marching Band owes a great debt of gratitude to the John Overton Band Boosters organization comprised of parents and friends of the John Overton High School Band, whose tireless efforts at great personal sacrifice ensured that the logistic needs of the John Overton High School Marching Band were met;

WHERAS, the officers of the 2006-2007 John Overton Band Boosters are Malcolm Ault, president; Sandy Holland, 1st Vice President; Mark Miller, 2nd Vice President; Audrey Miller, 3rd Vice President; June Saltiel, Secretary; and Charla Cole, Treasurer.

WHEREAS, the 2006 John Overton High School Marching Band included the following student performers from John Overton High School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet High School, East Literature Magnet High School, and Nashville School of the Arts;

ALTO SAXOPHONES

Jack Bouaphachanh
London Colbert
Stephen Lane
Bob Shi
Kristen Sueing
Thomas Wyatt

BARITONES

Jonathan Kriner
Darrick Lashley
Samuel Mitchell
David Stones

BASS CLARINETS

Zena Elam
Abree Thompson

CLARINETS

Brittany Kelly
Taylor Medeiros
Stacey Milliken
Jasmine Moore
Amanda Pittman
Alex Smith
Laura Wilbanks

FIELD COMMANDERS

Leonard Rowan, Jr.
Ashley Teixeira

FLUTES

Cadye Hooten
Emily Jones
Melissa Manley
Jasna Medic
Amber Miller
Mara Miller
Farren Oliver
Traci Ross
Danielle Rossman
Katie Zoerb

FRENCH HORNS

Olivia Baynes
Melody Johnson
Hannah McCann
Eleni Miller
Randi Perkins
Josiah Starkey
Madie Nichols

GUARD

Meghan Arthur
Nicole Brooks
Rebekah Clark
Sarah Beth Clark
Ebonie Gillespie
Jessica Goosby
Erica Holland
Aubrenie Jones
Katie Moore
Ashley Saltiel
Julia Schlicher
Sarah Sturges
Kari Welborn
Lura Zoerb

PERCUSSION

A. J. Amos
Curtis Ault
Arliss Couch
Daniel Mark Hall
Alix Huntsman
Daniel Jenkins, Jr.
Kamron Johnson
Adam Kiefer
Christopher Phiouthong
Ashley Proctor
Shaun Rainone
Daniel Rucker
Justin Smith
Jake Snoddy
Christopher Sturgeon
Steven Suntikul
Tonio Thurman
Raymond Westmoreland
Kevin Young

TENOR SAXOPHONES

Matthew Jones
Laura Mitchell
Saran Thompson

TROMBONES

John Colley, Jr.
Daniel Garcia
Kylie Phillips
TRUMPETS

Zachary Badreddine
Matthew Borton
James Bouaphachanh
Michael Chaverst
Matthew Crook
Will Foster
Nattalie Gaston
Adam Harborth
Laura Manley
April Proctor
Esohe Roland
Nathan Roland
Shannon Stewart
Rob Wilbanks
Will Young

TUBAS

Josh Kriner
Marvin Martinez
Justin Puckett
Dwayne Robinson
Mollie Sharafi
Brandon Thomas
Kevin Wurm, Jr.

MANAGERS

Katie Borton
Rachel Clark
Mariah Driver
Josh Holland
Marvin Miller
Madie Nichols
Jolie St. Pierre
Jerrald Webb

WHEREAS, in all ways both on and off the field of competition, the members of the 2006 John Overton High School Marching Band exemplified the best the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools have to offer and were a credit to their city, their schools, and their families;

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize the 2006 John Overton High School Marching Band for its many successes;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY THAT:

Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as honoring the 2006 John Overton High School Marching Band.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented to the John Overton High School Marching Band.

Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Randy Foster, Lynn Williams, Greg Adkins, Parker Toler, Jim Hodge

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced:	March 6, 2007
Adopted:	March 6, 2007
Approved:	March 9, 2007
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