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Band Staff


Mr. Criss
Mr. Criss graduated from Northwestern High School in West Salem, OH. In 1999 Mr. Criss earned a B.S. in Music Education and Music(Trumpet) at Grace College in Winona Lake, IN. Currently Mr. Criss is pursuing his Masters Degree at Ball State.

Megan Price
Megan is a graduate of Carroll High School. She took the reigns of the CCHS Color Guard in 2004. Megan recently earned a degree in social work from Manchester College. Megan coaches the CCHS Color Guard and Winter Guard. She writes the choreography for both groups. Megan was captain of the 2004 state finalist Carroll High School Winter Guard.
Mr. Sitts
Mr. Sitts is in his first year as Assistant Band Director. Mr. Sitts graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School. Mr. Sitts is a student at Grace College studying Music Education.
Alex Yoder
Mr. Yoder has served as drill writer and music arranger for CCHS since 2006. Alex is a graduate of Ball State and Carroll High School.
Jeremy Smith
Jeremy is a student at Grace College and music at Wagon Wheel Theatre. Jeremy has assisted with low brass concert band sectionals. Jeremy also conducts the Lancer Pep Band.
Sam Rose
Sam Rose is a 2008 CCHS graduate. Sam served as sax section leader and now serves as graduate assistant.
Derek Line
Derek Line is a 2008 CCHS graduate. Derek served as trumpet section leader and now serves as graduate assistant.

Sue Devito
Mrs. Devito is our local Columbia City-ite woodwind instructor. Mrs. Devito has a Master's Degree from Indiana University. She has an active private lesson studio and plays professionally throughout northern Indiana. Mrs. Devito has also adjudicated for numberous ISSMA events around the state.
 

Michael Clark
Mr. Clark is a successful band director at Lewis Cass High School, 2006 & 2007 Class D ISSMA Champion. Mr. Criss student taught with Mr. Clark

Randy Wood
Randy Wood serves as our official chauffer. A Whitey County lifer, Randy is a veteran driver for WCCS. Randy's passion in life is young people. He uses tranportation to encourage students and help them acheive their best. Randy is actively involved helping with equipment and setup for competitions. Students enjoy Randy and Randy enjoys students.