Band Geeks, also known as the coolest kids in the world, this one is for you.

1. You mark time to whatever you're listening to

2. You know your school's song by heart, even if you haven't played it in awhile

3. You don't think the hats look stupid

4. You're jealous of marching bands that have capes on their uniforms

5. You have legs of steel

6. You've been to every football game since the dawn of time

7. "TO BE ON TIME IS TO BE LATE, TO BE EARLY IS TO BE ON TIME."

8. Bus rides don't really bother you anymore

9. You never mistake navy blue for black

10. You've convinced yourself that you're fluent in Italian

11. "HEYYYYYYY, HEEEYYYYYY BABY"

12. "That one time at band camp" jokes aren't funny to you because your entire life is that one time at band camp

13. You've developed a fear of flags from the amount of times someone has accidentally hit you with one.

14. You've learned that 100% polyester uniforms are great at keeping you hot in the summer, but don't keep any heat in when it's cold

15. Football season? More like marching season

16. If something sounds wrong, it's probably the trumpets

17. "One more time and you can take a break."

18. "We're gonna keep doing it because SOMEONE isn't roll stepping"

19. Finally getting the water break is like going to heaven

20. Two Words: Tan Lines

22. Memorizing things isn't hard for you anymore

23. Band parents are your heroes

24. You cheer on your football team, mostly because you want to play the fight song again

26. You refer to your section as "your cult."

27. You know all the weird band trends start in low brass

28. Your marching band is your family, even after you graduate

Dedicated to my favorite marching band, the CHS Marching Trojans.