Ardmore High School’s Tiger Band will no longer have to worry about trying to practice on a muddy, rain-soaked field, thanks in large part to the Band Boosters, Limestone County Commissioner Tommy Raby and Limestone County School Board member James Shannon.

The Band Boosters, Raby and Shannon, along with many others, were instrumental in completing the project that resulted in a paved and striped practice field for the band, located next to the band room at Ardmore High School.

AHS Band Director Stanley Nelson honored both Raby and Shannon by awarding them with Plaques of Appreciation at a ceremony held at the school last Friday.

“We are thrilled to have this new practice area and our students will benefit greatly from its completion,” said Nelson. “Now it can rain two inches and it will be no problem. When it stops raining, we can get right back out and practice without having to worry about mud and wet grass.”

Nelson went on to praise both Raby and Shannon, as well as the Band Boosters, for their assistance in the project.

“Tommy Raby has been just wonderful,” said Nelson. “He has been part of our three-year plan to bring gravel in, build the base and then asphalt it. James Shannon has been right on top of this project, watching it like a hawk and making sure everything went according to plan.”

Nelson also expressed the band’s gratitude to Eddie Clines and the Band Boosters for their work in erecting a tower for use on the practice field.

“Through much hard work, dedication and devotion to our school, they were able to build that tower for only $200,” continued Nelson. “Now we have a top-notch practice facility, of which, the entire community can be proud.”