Othello musicians prep for competition
CHERYL SCHWEIZER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years AGO
OTHELLO — Othello High School junior Rachel Bates practices with the OHS drumline Tuesday prior to the group’s regional competition Saturday in Portland.
The drumline’s entry into the Winter Guard International competition is titled “Eruption” and tells the story of ancient tropical legends.
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Senior Reporter Cheryl Schweizer is a journalist with more than 30 years of experience serving small communities in the Pacific Northwest. She began her post-high-school education at Treasure Valley Community College and enerned her journalism degree at Oregon State University. After working for multiple publications, she has settled down at the Columbia Basin Herald and has been a staple of the newsroom for more than a decade. Schweizer’s dedication to her communities and profession has earned her the nickname “The Baroness of Bylines.” She covers a variety of beats including health, business and various municipalities. | March 22, 2023 3:25 PM
OTHELLO — Othello High School junior Rachel Bates practices with the OHS drumline Tuesday prior to the group’s regional competition Saturday in Portland.
The drumline’s entry into the Winter Guard International competition is titled “Eruption” and tells the story of ancient tropical legends.
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