2008 Woodie Awards
Campus Superstar
Issue date: 3/16/05 Section: Student Superstar
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Name-Russell Hutchinson
Age-21
Hometown-Houston, TX
Major-Business Management and Marketing
Classification-Junior
Q. What instrument do you play?
A. I play the saxophone.
Q. How long have you been in band?
A. Ten years.
Q. Why did you want to become a drum major?
A. I possess the leadership skills that are required to be a drum major. I want to make a positive influence on the students. I have always wanted to be a part of something that is bigger than myself.
Q. What's it like performing on the field?
A. Exhilarating! High energy! Intense! Very exciting! It's an amazing feeling to be a leader of something this great. The cheers of fans motivate me to exceed my performance expectations. It's a great experience!
Q. What's your most memorable experience as a drum major?
A. Definitely the Honda Battle of the Bands 2005. I had just made drum major and there was a lot of pressure to do well since this was one of the biggest performances for the Marching Storm. The reason that it was most memorable wasn't because of all the people that were there, but because all of the hard work and preparation paid off and the band had a great performance.
Q. What is your career goal?
A. I have a vision of one day establishing and presiding over my own church. I accepted my calling into ministry and I am adamant about preaching the Word of God.
Q. Why is your career goal not relating to your major?
A. The reason I want to start my own church is because I believe it's truly important for people to get to know God for themselves and develop a relationship with Him. It's also important to study the Bible and pray, so that you can communicate with God and He can communicate to you. To that end, I, with the strength of the Lord, have started a weekly Bible study in my room, but because the Lord has increased the ministry we are moving to the Phase II club house where there is room. You're welcome to join us every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Phase II club house. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)