F-S Band 6 Homcoming Class of 69

Sixth in a series of films spotlighting the Franklin-Simpson Wildcat Marching Band from Franklin Kentucky, shot and edited by Ronald R. Dunn, Sr.
Homecoming 1968 parade....several field performances and a goodbye to the graduating Seniors....including me. As I watched this film, I recall the feelings I had on that night as we stood in front of the band. About 3 bars into the Alma Mater, I got goose bumps.......our band was performing without us. That brought about a stronger feeling and tears; that though we were leaving, we were still part of the whole, a family, not just a class at school or something to do 6th period. The band encompassed so much more than that. The education and appreciation of hard work and practice,the music and the feelings we created, the sounds, the color, the pageantry, the friends , the loves, the trips, the growing up and remaining a kid at heart........and .... the memories.........Dad saved what he could on film and audio tape. The rest is in your hearts and souls. As you listen and watch, do not be surprised if your fingers try to press keys or valves, or hit drums, or your legs may start to move in cadence....almost automatically. I can feel a trombone slide as I listen to the fight song....my hands know where to go by themselves.