About the Cover Photographer
Kayla Colvard was born and raised in Paulding County. She graduated from East Paulding High School and is currently pursuing a career in nursing. In addition to running her photography business, she works in the Intensive Care Unit at Atlanta Medical Center in downtown Atlanta. Being a true Southern Belle, Kayla enjoys cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide, spending time with her family and friends, and horse back riding.
Photography had been a life-long hobby for Kayla, but it turned into a business when her first Godchild was born. Finding she truly loved being behind the camera, she created Kayla Colvard Photography four years ago. Working along side her business partner, Melissa Baker, these two have found the biggest joy of their craft is capturing those perfect moments of family, classmates and the friends they grew up with. The motto of Kayla Colvard Photography is, "Every Stage of Life"; specializing in maternity, newborn, children, families, senior portraits, engagement and wedding photography.
They have done commercial work for Paulding County, and recently Marietta has been added to their portfolio. Kayla strives to create lasting memories with every click of her camera by using her own backyard, historic places in nearby counties, the city of Atlanta, Georgia State Parks, and the beautiful beaches of Florida for on-site location shoots. To view the galleries of Kayla Colvard Photography, visit www.KaylaColvard.com.
"Do what makes you happy, be with who makes you smile, laugh as much as you breathe, love as long as you live."On the Cover
Local Marching Band Members
Chris Hurd - Paulding County High School
Chris is the son of Betty Williams and Patrick Hurd. He has been a band member while in both middle and high school. He plays many percussion instruments, but this year he will be marching with the tenor drums. After high school, Chris plans to attend either West Georgia or Georgia Tech and play in the marching band. He has forged special and meaningful relationships while in band, and will miss the friends he’s made. The show PCHS will be doing this season is Willie Wonka.
Mary Flynn – North Paulding High School
Mary is the daughter of Kevin and Ann Flynn. She has played in band for seven years. This year, she will march with the French horn, but she also plays mellophone, flute and piano. After high school, Mary hopes to play in the marching band of UGA. She will miss being part of the WOLFPACK PRIDE, and is grateful for the friendships she has and says they will always be with her. “One Sound. One Family. One Band.” The show NPHS is doing is called “En Fuego”, a program of wonderful Latin music.
Dani Fuller– South Paulding High School
Dani is the daughter of Stephanie King and Stephen Fuller. She has been in the band both in middle and high school, and is currently the Drum Major for SPHS. She also plays the clarinet and bass clarinet. After high school, she wants to pursue a career as an accountant. Dani will miss her friends, and is grateful to her band directors who she says has led her to an amazing future. The show SPHS will perform is called “Postcards”, and will feature music from around the world.
Jessica Parker – East Paulding High School
Jessica is the daughter of Michael and Sabrina Parker, and has been a band member for seven years. This is her second year as the Drum Major for EPHS. She also, plays the flute, piccolo, mellophone, and trumpet. She attributes her admiration for music to Mr. David Seanor, her middle school band director. After high school, Jessica plans to attend Truett-McConnell Baptist College and major in Music Education. The show EPHS is doing this season is “Under the Lights”, a show based on the movie Rudy.
Jake Sanders – Hiram High School
Jake is the son of Kerrie Tisone and Rob Sanders, and step-son of Russell Tisone. He has played in the band while in both middle and high school. This season, he will be marching with the trumpet, but can also play guitar. After high school, Jake plans to attend college, most likely UGA, and major in music and business. He will miss his friends, but most of all, he will miss the fun bus trips to Band Competition. The show HHS is performing is “For the Love of Jazz.”
Since mid-July, when the students returned for Band Camp, they’ve been practicing their shows; making sure their music sounds great while at the same time perfecting their formations and marching. They’ve rehearsed thousands of times in the sweltering heat and sometimes in ankle deep water. With the shows these bands have planned for you, you will not want to miss a single one.
It was a pleasure meeting these wonderful students, and we are truly inspired by their dedication and how well they all got along with each other during our cover shoot. We really appreciate the Band Directors for their assistance in getting the students to us. Also, we would like to thank Ken Ritch, Athletic Director of HHS and David Colvard, Paulding County Athletic Director for their assistance.
***Check pages 16 and 17 for the game schedules for each school. We hope you’ll take the opportunity to attend one of the games.