Regiment Senior Speech

The four years that drastically changed my life: The Regiment Era. My experiences in this organization can not be described with words, but can with the actions that occurred. I put my full effort into this activity that I love and hope that all my “umph” made a significant difference. I have many memories but these made an impact: Traveling to Hawaii, Ohio, New York, Las Vegas, Tournaments, Regiment Traditions, and 06-07 4A State Champions. The hours spent, the stressed feelings, the late comings to school, the rage of anger, the family missed, the days of practicing, and the years of rehearsals were all trials and tribulations that I had to deal with. But when it comes down to it, it was all for the Regiment. Let this be an example to anyone who feels the same, yes at times these sacrifices and feelings will come up, but don’t forget who you are with. A hundred plus people feeling the exact same way you are at times, so just push through it and continue the Regiment ways. Have the best of fun, enjoyment, luck, skill, and success. I will truly miss you all.
Mr. Pollock, the man who made it all happen. My first encounter with Mr. Pollock’s Regiment ways was when he visited Rincon, and was checking out the drum line. He asked if anyone was going to try out and we all with no doubt about it raised our hands, because most of us didn’t know better. But let me tell you that this Regiment is no joke. When I officially was a member of the regiment Mr. Pollock was already on my case. At first I didn’t know how react so I did the first thing I knew at the time was with anger. Mr. Pollock and I went at it for a while, but then surely enough in the nick of time all the heat simmered down and I actually got to know Mr. Pollock as an individual than an individual yeller. His teachings throughout these wonderful years enlightened my musical aspect of life in a broader perspective. I’m blessed that I was able to continue under Mr. Pollock’s direction all my four years here because even if you are mad at someone at one moment, there will always be many more that you aren’t. And this was a life changing experience that Mr. Pollock truly pushed me to my limits and made sure that I could withstand the most difficult tasks. Thank you Mr. Pollock, my utmost respect is to you.
With out the Regiment’s Booster this would not be the cool thing to join. The Boosters made this family into one, and helped us out when we needed it. The times that they cooked food for us, made sure we were all right health wise, and being a mom or dad when ours weren’t around. I can not emphasize how more important they are than having each booster talk for themselves. I would like to thank each and every one of them from the bottom of my heart.
To my parents, sisters, niece, and relatives, I wish that I could have been there the times I weren’t and changed the attitudes I gave to you. But for putting up with my wacky schedules, my missed family gatherings, and just the times I wasn’t there for you I greatly appreciate it. Without you guys I wouldn’t have made it these four long years. I shed sweat and tears for this activity and you were the ones that always gave me a rag to wipe them off my face. My love for you extends to infinity and back and always will.
Thank you Regiment and Band Room for always being there for me, and as a second home. As I was always there for you through the thick and thin we eventually came out of any turmoil together. For the wood winds; Keep up the hard work, I know all the runs are difficult or you maybe you didn’t get the certain music feel or your feet weren’t in time, but stay positive and achieve excellence. To the brass; you guys and girls really kicked butt, even though sometimes I was pissed at you because you were making the same mistakes, but its all good, we all make mistakes at times. So from me to you don’t give up any little thing, and keep the strong brassy confidence that the Regiment provided.
D-SQUAD: What else can I say but you are a hand full (that’s not what she said)! I’ve been there and back, you have all seen my struggles, and my times of need and when I helped you. I tried my hardest to be the best, to be the person who was there for everyone, and just kick-butt and have fun. I hope that all my years here in this section paid off, hopefully u liked some things about me and didn’t like some things, but in the end you came to see I was just an ordinary guy. Pit: To everyone, stay strong and know that your time will come, it will take your strengths and weaknesses to come as one and become BA, so just DO IT TOGETHER and you’ll go as for as you want. For one person especially in pit, Tia, stay positive, I’ve been around block I know what you’ve been through and I’m glad you over came a lot of your obstacles in life. But there are still many to handle, and will be able to achieve it because I have faith in your talent and morals, and just because you deserve the best.
Bassline:
Julia, aren’t you glad you came back to us? Haha Even if you weren’t there sophomore year physically you were there spiritual and always will be. You as BA woman and always showed me that to never give up, even though the hardest of times. Enjoy your life JULIA. (yo-yo) *wink*wink*
Lorena, yes you’ve been on bass for 2 years, but enjoy it, you represent 4th bass well.
Juanito: STAY STRONG ESE! KEEP PRACTICING!
Adam: You will eventually get to where you want, just keep working, I can see your skills improving drastically just keep up the good work.
Dustin: You’ve been through a lot man, but I know you are a strong person, just keep working on what you want to do, and trust me you’ll get there.
Quads:
Sara: Oh Sara, it has been a long journey for you, but you’ve always seemed to keep your cool, and you can always talk to me if you need help.
Jerel: Mr. “I Wanna Be Drum Captain”, haha, Man you’ve changed in a way of more maturity and I respect that man, just be sure you keep your head up even if you make a mistake, know that someone else has made a mistake too and it’s not the end of the world.
Jay: My free styling homie, I’ve always thought you were down, and still do, so just keep being yourself and im sure with your passion you’ll make it anywhere.
Snares:
Esteban: Go practice man, haha, thanks for being there when I needed you as a friend and a fellow snare player, understand that I will always have your back.
Kris: Our last year in Regiment Kris, I know we’ve been through a hell of lot, but always managed to keep our cool, and be calm and collective. I admire your academic achievements, because I wish I had them. Enjoy your life man, I’m positive you’ll make it far one day in whatever you decide to do.
Steve: You are a short man, but nevertheless you a strong man. Congrats on being drum captain, you’ve been handling yourself in a manner of which I respect, know that you are a person who knows your morals and I could see it in you, so keep it up. I’ll see you in BD and RCC snare line later in life.

-Ryan Williams aka R.I.Dub (Bass, Tenor, Snare, and a lil cymbal)

WHEREAMIFROM?

what do i call myself, black, afro-american, or african desecent
well i dont care, meaning who can tell the difference
i wonder, and i ponder, back to wondering again
made it out the water, saved from my ancestors, no more drownin
clanton alabama where my family started and
where my great great great fam stopped slavin
made it happen, children brought down the lineage
many years suffered but scars were only scratch in our visions
so to answer the question of where i came from
boats, hut, bullshit transportation trucks
i dont know exactly, but i know where i am now
self-proclaimed californian, steady holdin it down
you can catch me running up and down nogales
amar, la puente, shakespeare, they aint far
long ways down valley, hop on grand
the 60, the 57, occasionally the 1-1-0 110
you feelin this, no BS here, just truth in its form
i might look the part, dont judge of where im from
the cities have the culture diversity
street smarts smarter than some at the universities
brain washed, learned to read this, and buy those clothes
understood one way, one way to read the clock
theres a point blank difference from optimistic and pessimistic
homes, hoods, communities, urbs all exist and
to surely place myself in a category
anywhere i can score big like Robert horry


over this:

night write.

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini/ oops, not what i meant to say, sorry about that excuse me/ let me first off saying you are an attractive being/ meaning me seeing you, as in a dream/ showed to be reality.. i can pick you up, no cab needed ya see/ no games, pun, mis fortunate encounters with the other ones/ im not finanical upscale so dont forget to bring ya ones/ five, tens, and twenties.. just encase you have to spot me/ guaranteed to be man, hold ya hand, true romance/ givemea chance.. i wont fail ya, r.i.dub.. the gentlemen slash friend slash lover..

over this beat:

TRACK 3 VERSE 3..

[11:24] ridu13: i know you what im talking about... i thought it was goin somewhere, she thought the not thought
im sure you had similar situations.. get off the phone from a great conversation... next thing you know you're sittin conteplatin
[11:25] kamish malaikam: huh?
[11:25] ridu13: lyrics
[11:25] ridu13: my two lines
[11:25] kamish malaikam: where does the 2nd one start?
[11:26] ridu13: /im sure you had...
[11:26] ridu13: im riding over teh whole beat..
[11:26] ridu13: not pausing really
[11:27] kamish malaikam: iiight
[11:30] kamish malaikam: about what coulda happened, between me and you, now your stuck regrettin, apearrin all clue
less, reflecting upon which step to take next
[11:40] ridu13: no doubt about it, exaggeration to hyperventilating crowded emotions/ how can the train move, with no locomotion.. the constant...nonsense/ back and forth swaying with no purpose of goin'/