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The student news site of Fenton High School

Fenton InPrint Online
The student news site of Fenton High School

Fenton InPrint Online
Video: A day in the life of a drum major

Video: A day in the life of a drum major

Siera Cleveland, Writer • October 26, 2022

Follow senior Tess DuPei through a day in her life as a drum major.

“In general, I like to be alone, which makes it hard to make friends. If I can, I’ll try to avoid the situation, but if I can’t, then I just have to face it head on and try my best. If it’s awkward, it’s awkward. I’m new to Fenton; it’s a lot different. But marching band helps me open up; the upperclassmen seem to take to new people pretty well, especially the freshman. I just need people to be understanding and know that I’m not from here. I don’t know how things work very well.” - freshman Ethan Petts

People of Fenton: freshman Ethan Petts

Andrea, Features Editor • September 24, 2019

"Marching band is my passion. It’s a big part of my life. I spend 90 percent of my week doing stuff related to marching band. In the high school marching band, I’m the drum major. I’m also in a winter drumline, I play bass drum. Being drum major is a lot of responsibility, you’re basically the leader of the band. You represent the entirety of Fenton bands wherever you go."

People of Fenton: junior Cray Dumeah

March 7, 2019

To the beat of a drum, senior Noah Serridge and sophomore Braden McDowell play along to "Jingle Bell Rock". The Marching Band plays every year at Jinglefest on Dec. 1.

Photo of the Day: November 30, 2018

November 30, 2018

While playing their new song, Andy Perkin's band class played for David Thornton, the Michigan State University Associate Director Of Bands and Director of the Spartan Marching Band on Nov. 16. Thornton came in to help the Fenton Band, and directed them for 2nd hour, helping them achieve perfection in their notes.

Photo of the Day: November 19, 2018

November 19, 2018

Guiding the marching band down the streets of Fenton, junior Drum Major Emily Hayes leads the band in their holiday songs during the Jingle Feast.

Photo Of The Day: December 4, 2017

December 4, 2017

Extracurricular varsity letters require as much work as athletic varsity letters

Extracurricular varsity letters require as much work as athletic varsity letters

Jillian Ferry, Assistant Online Editor in Chief • November 30, 2017

“Students should not get a varsity letter if they do not play school sports” was said to me by a fellow student and over the last month nothing has crossed my mind more. Letterman jackets, more...

Senior Joe Amberg marches before school at 6:20 a.m. with other band members during zero hour.

Photo Of The Day: October 16, 2017

October 16, 2017

Band hosts mattress sale to raise money for uniforms

Band hosts mattress sale to raise money for uniforms

Madi Wheeler, Writer • April 1, 2017

Transforming the band room by bringing in all different size mattresses, the marching band hosted a mattress sale. They hoped to add to their accumulating funds for new uniforms. The marching band along...

Saginaw Valley summer 2016 band camp

Saginaw Valley summer 2016 band camp

Tess DeGayner, Website Editor in Chief • September 3, 2016

Marching band takes trip to MSU

Marching band takes trip to MSU

Samantha Campbell, Writer • October 27, 2014

The Fenton Marching Tigers traveled to East Lansing observe the Spartan marching band practice their show for the Michigan vs. Michigan State game this upcoming Saturday. Out of a band of 175 kids,...

The Marching Band did their annual march in the Memorial Day parade where they played 'The Star Spangled Banner' and 'Stars and Stripes Forever.'

Photo of the Day: June 11, 2014

June 11, 2014

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