Voni Perrine, principal of Odessa High. (Jarek Rutz/Delaware LIVE News)

Odessa students send Birds off with ‘Fly, Eagles Fly’ performance

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

  What do Odessa’s choir, orchestra and band students have in common, besides a love of music?  The Philadelphia Eagles. And to express their support, Appoquinimink’s Old State Elementary and Odessa middle and high school ensembles performed the team’s fight song “Fly, Eagles Fly”  Tuesday.  The students wanted to give the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles a proper send off to …

Odessa High School's marching band members have said extracurricular activities have prepared them for adulthood. (Courtesy of Odessa High Facebook page.)

Appo’s band show underscores value of extracurricular activity 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Saturday’s Sounds of Champions marching band competition at Odessa High Stadium shines a light not only on the bands, but on the importance of extracurricular involvement for high school students. “Band has become a huge part of my life,” said Emma Sipes, pit section leader in Odessa High’s marching band. “It’s always the highlight of my day because I can …