Benard Krinke
In 1948 at Racine High School, the first marching band was put under
the direction of Mr. Barnard Krinke. Up to the early 1990's at Southern
High School, the band was very competitive in The O.M.E.A. (Ohio Music
Education Association) until 1987, and were very active in public
functions. Including The Sternwheel Regatta, Ohio University's
Homecoming Parade, as well as Pomeroy's annual Christmas parade.
The Band in 1948
Sadly, in 1993 the band had folded due to the retirement of Mrs. Roberta Maidens and was discontinued until 1999. Until Mr. Greg Vance had put together a "Sideline Band" for home football games, and a Pep Band for basketball games. Vance had left Southern in the spring of 2001. Jeanette Oldaker was hired to replace Vance, and had added concert band to the yearly activities.
She also put the first moving halftime show on the field in the fall of 2002, The show was tribute to The Beach Boys. Songs Included "California Girls", "Help Me Rhonda", "Wipe Out", & "Fun Fun Fun". Also the band was given the honor for playing for former Ohio Governor, Bob Taft at the Pomeroy - Mason Bridge groundbreaking ceremony. As well as marching with the Ohio State University band at the Jackson Apple Festival.
In 2003 the year's halftime show consisted of "Sing Sing Sing", "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing", "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", and "Jump Jive and Wail". Also that year the band marched with the Ohio University Marching 110, at The Annual Ohio University Band Day. Unfortunately, Mrs. Oldaker has resigned of the Southern Band Director effective at the end of the 2003-2004 school year.
2004, saw another change in direction (no pun intended) and Mr. Ben Hagar, was hired as Oldaker's predecessor. Hagar's halftime show titled "70's Rock and Roll" consisted of "Free Ride", "Land of 1000 Dances", and "Bohemian Rhapsody". Hager had taken the band that year to participate in The Ohio University Homecoming Parade. As well as, The Jackson Apple Festival, with Jessica Lynch as Parade Marshall. Due to unnameable circumstances, Hagar was asked to resign as director, and the administration had hired Ms. Patreece Beegle to finish out the year.
2005 is known as the redemption year when Mr. Chad Dodosn was hired to replace the 2004 Directors, With halftime "The Music from Shrek" including "Accidentally in Love", "Funkytown", and "I'm a Believer". That year the band had returned to the competition field, The First time in almost a 20 year period. The first competition was in Wayne County West Virginia where the Band, Percussion, Auxiliary, & Field Commander, had taken 2nd place in class C with the Color guard, brining home 1st in the class, as well as the band (as a whole) receiving an Excellent (2) Rating.
2006 season was another remarkable season. The show was "The Musical styling of Earth, Wind, And Fire", with songs including "In the Stone", "After the Love is Gone", "Getaway", and "September". Also the band had began Competing in the O.M.E.A. (Ohio Music Education Association) competitions circuits, playing at the Nelsonville- York Buckeye Classic taking 2nd, as well as the Marietta Band- O- Rama Competition, and took 3rd place in class C. In the spring of the 2006/2007 season the band had been nominated to perform at Paramount's Kings Island Amusement Park's Music in the Park month, Band Festival, afterwards, the band was invited to stay and take in the sights, sounds, and rides. Adam Phillips, (tuba, from 2002- 2007) qualified to march in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, he was one of for Students who represented Ohio.
2007 had set the bar to an all time high, The 2007 show was titled "A tribute to New Orleans", with songs such as, "House of the Rising Sun", "Proud Mary", "Katrina", "Amazing Grace", and "When the Saints go Marching In". with "Katrina" and "When the Saints go Marching In" being written by Mr. Dodson. The Show was said to be "One of the finest half-time shows anyone had ever seen by the Southern Band." - Don Dudding, S.H.S Football Announcer. Competitions this year the band received an average rating of 2.
As the band looks into the future, the 2008 halftime show will be "The Music of The Temptations" with hits such as "My Girl", "Papa Was a Rolling Stone", and "Get Ready". As well as planning to go to Cedar Point, in May of 2008.
The Band in 1948
Sadly, in 1993 the band had folded due to the retirement of Mrs. Roberta Maidens and was discontinued until 1999. Until Mr. Greg Vance had put together a "Sideline Band" for home football games, and a Pep Band for basketball games. Vance had left Southern in the spring of 2001. Jeanette Oldaker was hired to replace Vance, and had added concert band to the yearly activities.
She also put the first moving halftime show on the field in the fall of 2002, The show was tribute to The Beach Boys. Songs Included "California Girls", "Help Me Rhonda", "Wipe Out", & "Fun Fun Fun". Also the band was given the honor for playing for former Ohio Governor, Bob Taft at the Pomeroy - Mason Bridge groundbreaking ceremony. As well as marching with the Ohio State University band at the Jackson Apple Festival.
In 2003 the year's halftime show consisted of "Sing Sing Sing", "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing", "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", and "Jump Jive and Wail". Also that year the band marched with the Ohio University Marching 110, at The Annual Ohio University Band Day. Unfortunately, Mrs. Oldaker has resigned of the Southern Band Director effective at the end of the 2003-2004 school year.
2004, saw another change in direction (no pun intended) and Mr. Ben Hagar, was hired as Oldaker's predecessor. Hagar's halftime show titled "70's Rock and Roll" consisted of "Free Ride", "Land of 1000 Dances", and "Bohemian Rhapsody". Hager had taken the band that year to participate in The Ohio University Homecoming Parade. As well as, The Jackson Apple Festival, with Jessica Lynch as Parade Marshall. Due to unnameable circumstances, Hagar was asked to resign as director, and the administration had hired Ms. Patreece Beegle to finish out the year.
2005 is known as the redemption year when Mr. Chad Dodosn was hired to replace the 2004 Directors, With halftime "The Music from Shrek" including "Accidentally in Love", "Funkytown", and "I'm a Believer". That year the band had returned to the competition field, The First time in almost a 20 year period. The first competition was in Wayne County West Virginia where the Band, Percussion, Auxiliary, & Field Commander, had taken 2nd place in class C with the Color guard, brining home 1st in the class, as well as the band (as a whole) receiving an Excellent (2) Rating.
2006 season was another remarkable season. The show was "The Musical styling of Earth, Wind, And Fire", with songs including "In the Stone", "After the Love is Gone", "Getaway", and "September". Also the band had began Competing in the O.M.E.A. (Ohio Music Education Association) competitions circuits, playing at the Nelsonville- York Buckeye Classic taking 2nd, as well as the Marietta Band- O- Rama Competition, and took 3rd place in class C. In the spring of the 2006/2007 season the band had been nominated to perform at Paramount's Kings Island Amusement Park's Music in the Park month, Band Festival, afterwards, the band was invited to stay and take in the sights, sounds, and rides. Adam Phillips, (tuba, from 2002- 2007) qualified to march in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, he was one of for Students who represented Ohio.
2007 had set the bar to an all time high, The 2007 show was titled "A tribute to New Orleans", with songs such as, "House of the Rising Sun", "Proud Mary", "Katrina", "Amazing Grace", and "When the Saints go Marching In". with "Katrina" and "When the Saints go Marching In" being written by Mr. Dodson. The Show was said to be "One of the finest half-time shows anyone had ever seen by the Southern Band." - Don Dudding, S.H.S Football Announcer. Competitions this year the band received an average rating of 2.
As the band looks into the future, the 2008 halftime show will be "The Music of The Temptations" with hits such as "My Girl", "Papa Was a Rolling Stone", and "Get Ready". As well as planning to go to Cedar Point, in May of 2008.