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Plymouth North High School Issue 2 January 2025
Plymouth Orchestra and Band Travel To Hawaii Plymouth High Schools orchestra and band members were selected to perform in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade By Amelia Finley It’s not everyday that students are selected from across the country to go to Hawaii and pay a special tribute. Plymouth North and South were the only schools from Massachusetts chosen to attend and perform at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade on December 7th. Students had found out about the trip in January of 2024, giving them almost a whole year to plan for the occasion, and they were going to need all the time they could get to find ways to raise money that would cover the cost of the trip and other expenses. They did multiple fundraisers such as the Don Jovi tribute concert, a raise craze, and selling Hilliards Chocolate bars. These opportunities helped out a lot of students financially. Raising money was just one part of the preparation for the trip. Orchestra and Band members had just three months to rehearse and remember their music. “Plymouth North and South is filled with talented musicians where they can pick up music very easily,” Emma Kallenberg, Viola Player from Plymouth North said. The group had originally intended to perform on the USS Missouri dock for a tribute performance, although the tropical weather had other plans. The rain would have been damaging to the wooden instruments, so Plymouth’s performance had to be rescheduled. “Before the opening ceremony, the company had allowed Plymouth to perform the songs that would’ve been played at the Missouri, ” Mrs. Bonnie Holmes, Orchestra and Band Director said. This was an honor that had never been given before. This schedule change was one of several mishaps that occurred during the trip. However, thanks to quick thinking of the travel company and unappreciated work of Mrs. Holmes and the chaperones, everything came together to create an amazing and unforgettable trip. If you were to ask any of the participants of the trip what they would say about the trip, they would say it was full of new experiences. Many orchestra students are not members in the marching band, so they were encouraged to take on some new roles. “They (Orchestra Students) were given the opportunity to learn how to spin six foot flags with color guard, shake Pom poms, or hold our banner” Evelyn Morin, Band member from Plymouth North, said, “It was truly an amazing opportunity for everyone.” Other new experiences were discovered throughout the trip, such as seeing the Polynesian Cultural Center, visiting the USS Arizona Memorial, and receiving a tour of the island and it’s unique features. “Seeing how important this day is to people was really insightful and meaningful to me,” Morin said. Kallenberg added, “It was eye opening to see how people honor this day.”
The USS Missouri Photo courtesy of Colleen Johnson
Plymouth North and South Orchestras performing in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade with the Color Guard Photo courtesy of Colleen Johnson
Plymouth North and South combined Band performing before the Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony Photo courtesy of Colleen Johnson
Plymouth North and South Bands, Orchestras, and Color Guard on the dock of the USS Missouri Photo courtesy of Colleen Johnson
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