MARIK ROGENSKI (left), MEREDITH LEA and SAMMY DWYER (right).
Name: Marik Rogenski; Meredith Lea; Sammy DwyerInstrument: Bass Drum; Saxophone; Saxophone
Q. When did you start playing your instrument and how many years have you been in marching band?
A. Rogenski: I started percussion in fifth grade, and have been in marching band for four years.
Lea: I picked up the alto in fifth grade, and played it for marching band since I was a freshman.
Dwyer: I’ve played it since fifth grade, and have spent four years in marching band.
Q. What is your best memory of being in marching band?
A. Rogenski: Marching at and going to Universal Studios in Orlando.
Lea: My best memory of being in marching band was playing on OSU’s turf.
Q. What was your favorite marching band piece of your career?
Rogenski: The video game medley
Lea: “The Avengers Medley”
Dwyer: “The Hey Song”
Q. What plans do you have after graduation?
A. Rogenski: I plan to go to YSU for electrical engineering.
Lea: I would like to go to Penn State, WVU or Michigan University for broadcast journalism and international affairs.
Dwyer: I’m planning to go to YSU for mechanical engineering.
Q. Do you have any advice for underclassmen?
A. Rogenski: Practice time management.
Lea: Work hard. Play hard. Have fun!
Dwyer: Work hard and always give your best effort.