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Play on, Wolves, play on!!

Posted in Band, tagged Aiden Crimmins, Band, CHS Wolves, mascots, Mckenzie Meyer, saxaphone on December 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Mckenzie Meyer pulled double duty, bouncing between band and cheer all night long. She also ripped off a string of cartwheels (seriously) for extra credit. (John Fisken photos)

Who hides behind the mascot heads? It’s a state secret.

“You ever see that movie “Drumline?” Bunch of amateurs compared to us…”

Wolf net ace Aiden Crimmins swings by to hang out with the band.

The back row, up to no good, as usual.

“A sax solo? You don’t have to ask twice.”

It ain’t a thing, unless it’s got that swing.

Stepping up bold and loud, the Coupeville High School pep band, with some help from a guest appearance by the Oak Harbor High School pep band, made its season debut Wednesday when it held court at the Wolf basketball doubleheader.

In between wailing on their instruments and screaming their lungs out in support of their hoops teams, the band members also snagged some photo ops thanks to travelin’ clicker John Fisken.

The CHS band, while not all pictured here, includes:

Jamar Jenkins (Instructor)
Jakobi Baumann
Jaschon Baumann
Nick Blalock
Laurence Boado
Luci Coleburn
Beauman Davis
Natasha Estes
Kaley Grigsby
Jake Hoagland
Garrett Machen
Mckenzie Meyer
Claire Mietus
Matt Millenbach
Ben Olson
McKenzie Rice
Grey Rische
Brian Roberts
Harris Sinclair
Connor Thompson-Moler
Allison Wenzel

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Forget it Jake, it’s Birthday Town!!

Posted in Band, Baseball, Football, Happy birthday, tagged baseball, CHS Wolves, football, Happy birthday, Jake Hoagland on November 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Jake Hoagland (John Fisken and Lisa Jenne photos)

The multi-talented Jake Hoagland being … talented. (John Fisken and Lisa Jenne photos)

The kid can wail.

He can also play ball on all sorts of different ball-fields, he’s got some pep in his step and comes across as a genuinely nice guy.

So, for all those reasons, and many more, we take a moment to wish Jake Hoagland a happy cake day.

The Coupeville High School sophomore, now a two-sport (football, baseball) star who has been known to dabble in the band arts as well, hits his birthday today.

It’s the big 1-6 and I’m sure he’s probably got plenty of things to do besides sit around and listen to me go on and on about his good qualities.

Well, simmer down there buddy. It’s my blog and I’ll jabber on for as long as I want to.

But there’s cake to be gotten to!!!!!!!! Yeah, yeah, yeah…

Anyways, Jake, much like the law enforcement professionals doing double duty as his parents (Jim and Lisa) has always seemed like a stand-up guy.

On the field, regardless of the sport, he is one of those quiet players who let their hustle and work ethic do the talking for them, while off the gridiron and diamond, he seems like the epitome of laid-back calmness.

Put a sax in his hands, and he’s equally talented, one of the true bright lights in the CHS band.

But now, since he’s probably got better things to do with his time, let’s wrap this up and let him go.

From all of us here at Coupeville Sports, have a great birthday, Jake.

You make your parents, your school and your town look good, young Mr. Hoagland. Keep on keepin’ on.

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A final bow for the Bass Queen!!

Posted in Band, tagged Allison Wenzel, Band, CHS Wolves, Jamar Jenkins, Mckenzie Meyer, Savanna Dohner on February 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Savanna Dohner, the Bass Queen of Cow Town. And yes, she’s moving to Oak Harbor, but she will always be a Wolf. (John Fisken photos)

Oliana Stange lays down some torrid tracks.

Hair in a braid? A ferocious defensive terror on the basketball court. Hair down? Ready to bring in the funk ‘n the soul. Allison Wenzel, double threat.

John McClarin (center) prepares to play the single greatest note ever let loose in flute history.

Mckenzie Meyer can wail with the best of them.

“Yeah, I heard your “magical note,” McClarin. Get ready to be blown out of your seat as I reclaim the title of World’s Greatest Flutist!!”

The band played on, even in tight quarters.

With Tuesday night’s CHS girls’ basketball games bounced across the hallway into the much-smaller middle school gym (technical problems), everyone ended up on top of each other.

That didn’t stop the Wolf house band from letting loose with some tunes, however.

And, it also gave bass player extraordinaire Savanna Dohner a chance to play for her classmates and fans one final time.

The prodigiously talented sophomore is transferring to Oak Harbor High School after a family move, but she will always be the Queen of Cow Town (cow bell and all).

Rock on, Savvy. You will always have two homes.

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Play that funky music!!

Posted in Band, tagged Band, CHS Wolves, John Fisken photos, Mckenzie Meyer, Savanna Dohner on December 14, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Savanna Dohner, the Bass Queen of Cow Town. (John Fisken photos)

Claire Mietus hits that note like a boss.

Mckenzie Meyer lays down some tasty tunes.

The Three Musketeers of the flute section.

Grey Rische knows you just took his picture. He’s pretending he didn’t, but he did.

Jake Hoagland wails.

Prompting Christopher Rische to bring out his inner John Travolta…

Nick Streubel decides to sit this dance recital out.

“Thank you, thank you, I’ll be here all season! No autographs, please … OK, maybe one or two!!”

Can I get a round of applause for the band?

Just like the athletes at CHS and CMS, those who choose to pick up an instrument have committed their time and energy and deserve to have a moment in the spotlight.

And, for that matter, so do those brave enough to dance in the stands while the band plays.

For all of you, today’s your day. Job well done.

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Smile for the camera!!

Posted in Band, Basketball, Fashionable Fans, tagged Basketball, CHS Wolves, half court shots, John Fisken photos, Ryan Griggs, Valen Trujillo on December 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Having adopted a Fat Head of Ryan Griggs, Julia Myers and Josh Bayne dress him up. (John Fisken photos)

Having adopted a Fat Head of Wolf hoops star Ryan Griggs, Julia Myers and Josh Bayne dress their “child.” (John Fisken photos)

That moment when a GQ photo shoot breaks out in the stands.

CHS volleyball/tennis superstar Valen Trujillo prepares to launch a half-court shot during the halftime contest.

CMS band members get tuned up pre-game.

“Nothing but net, baby!!”

One wing of Gabe Wynn’s fan club rally around his giant head.

“Mr. Jenkins has to look away for a moment at some point… Soon as he does, a little “Highway to Hell” action is coming your way!!”

Joel Walstad’s support crew gets a photo op.

I’d say about 12% of the fans at any high school basketball game are actually dialed in and watching the game with full attention.

Other than those die-hards, it’s all about hopping around, seeing and being seen and finding ways to amuse yourself.

Of course, games also offer the chance for family and friends to come out and support the players.

In the pics above, travelin’ photo man John Fisken has captured a bit of everything, from the families to the support crew to the folks just looking to amuse themselves.

Put the photos above together and they create a mosaic of Wolf Nation, in all its diverse glory.

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