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opposite. After my success with the still (!) strangely happy couple of Gina and Mark, I’m going to be playing a bit of Cupid as we head to band camp. I have some definite couples in mind…
    Furthermore, in case I didn’t mention it, I am officially a Lieutenant on the Forrest Hills HS drumline. Not too bad for an oboist, I think. After everything was said and done, so far Mark has actually stuck to his guns about respecting and accepting me as Lieutenant. I’m already dreaming about going out on the field for competitions and on the court for Indoor! I can’t wait!
    Mandy and I worked at Da Vinci’s again. It was a struggle to waste our pre-senior hours, but we’re all saving for an awesome Spring Break trip. Not sure though, my funds may have to go towards an emergency trip to see Sam.
    Anyway, as we head into band camp, I think about my friends and where we all started four years ago…how we didn’t know anything about anyone and… Okay, I won’t go all sentimental just yet. Instead, I’ll tell you about the show. We’re finally doing a Big Band show including: “Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing),” “Bei Mir Mis Du Shoen”, and “It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).” Can you say bass drum awesomeness? We got a sneak peek of the book Henry wrote and it is technically amazing! The drum break is, as always, nice and long with plenty of time to show off our mad chops.
    Also, one last thing before I have to go really finish packing. Besides playing Cupid, I have another project for this season and her name is Bronwyn Flueger. Drumline Girl #3 is soooooooo unbelievably shy. My heart totally goes out to her. I think it may be too much to try and find her a boyfriend, but it’s never to early to start building some confidence. Who knows? She may be the future Captain of this Line.
     
    Lates,
     
    Lucy
     
    Although Tom had offered a spot in his pimped out mini-van, the brunette had opted to ride up to band camp in Mandy’s convertible, ready to start planting a few romantic seeds in her friend’s head. Lucy was still considering if the Guard girl would be a better fit with James or Fred, and finally ruled in favor of James, strictly for the ‘opposites attract’ angle. The girls joked the entire way up and schemed a few pranks to play on the freshmen in their respective sections. The Auxiliaries were notorious for their playful “hazing” and Lucy’s best friends weren’t about to not continue the tradition.
     
    The bass drummer’s final band camp at Forrest Hills High School did not disappoint. By talent night, she was extremely exhausted, but in the best way possible. The halftime show was well on its way to being completed and the Line had already memorized most of the music. If everything came together, the band had a great chance at sweeping captions and maybe even winning the coveted Sweepstakes award come competition time. However, the realities of October seemed far away at this moment. Currently, Lucy, Molly, and Bronwyn were standing backstage, going over last minute preparations for their much anticipated and completely secret skit. In a show of Drumline girl solidarity, the older girls had decided to include Bronwyn in the plans during pre-band camp. The young redhead looked like she was going to hyperventilate.
    Lucy looked at her, “You don’t have to do this.”
    Bronwyn replied timidly, “I can do it.”
    Lucy rewarded her with a wink and a smile and handed her the homemade sash and glittering Burger King crown. The bass drummer looked over at Molly and offered, “You ready?”
    “You bet.”
    The ladies of the Forrest Hills drumline sauntered on stage in floor length evening gowns, complete with elbow length gloves. Lucy was wearing her Prom dress, a navy blue creation in satin, complete with an elegant updo that showcased her highlights. Molly wore a beautiful pink Princess dress and both girls had coaxed Bronwyn into an emerald green dress that really set off