ELLISVILLE – Just like our dreams don’t become reality without work, the Jones College Maroon Typhoon Touch of Gold dancers and colorguard are working hard on their “dream” season. The half-time performance centers around the dream theme with songs like “Enter Sandman” and “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” with more brass and woodwind instruments on the field compared to recent years. Sophomore Touch of Gold captains, Riley Gavin and Holly James of Ellisville, realize with fewer dancers on the field, they will be more noticeable.
“We may have a smaller group, but we will continue the tradition of putting on a great show,” said Gavin. “We are hoping to make this an extra special season because this will probably be my last year of dance in college.”
Colorguard captains, Annabelle Bryant and Gina Dossett, both of Ellisville, and Lauryn Jemison of George County are also adjusting to a smaller group to work with this season. Twenty-four flags will be twirling under the direction of these experienced ladies.
“We’ve been together at South Jones for several years,” said Dossett. “We know what to expect from each other and we work well together.”
Bryant added, “We’re excited to continue the marching season at Jones because we have a really neat show. It’s very colorful.”
Director of Bands, Dr. Ben Burge said he is proud to have these accomplished leaders and performers in the band.
“Student leaders in the band program are integral to the success of our organization. We are very proud of these young ladies. They all bring a wealth of experience and talent to their respective groups and have represented Jones College in a variety of ways on campus while serving in the band program.”
Fans will have to wait until the first home football game to get a preview of the “Dreams” show, Thursday, September 12, at 7 p.m. when the Bobcats face Hinds. The band will be performing at, A Night with the Bobcats event on Tuesday, August 27, at the Student Center Plaza. Jones College athletes will host a “meet and greet” from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with games and other events available for fans. At 7:30 p.m., the Maroon Typhoon will perform with the cheerleaders and the soccer and football teams will be introduced.