Posted on Sat, May 18, 2013 : 3:44 p.m.
Picnic Pops celebrates student achievement with popular tunes
By AnnArbor.com Freelance Journalist
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Nick Angerman plays tuba for the Skyline Varsity Band during the Picnic Pops concert at Pioneer High School on Saturday, May 18. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
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Nick Angerman plays tuba for the Skyline Varsity Band during the Picnic Pops concert at Pioneer High School on Saturday, May 18. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_01_fullsize.JPG
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Sophomore Rhianna Blevins, left, and freshman Emma Wickham, from Huron High School volunteer to make cotton candy. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_02_fullsize.JPG
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Skyline High School sophomore Ali Shahin tries his hand at the ring toss to win a soda. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_03_fullsize.JPG
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Eighth-grader Nathan Hoffner plays trombone with fellow members of the Forsythe Concert Band. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_04_fullsize.JPG
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Huron freshman Preethi Gopal gets splashed in a water dump carnval game. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_05_fullsize.JPG
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Amy Cui, 10, chooses a teddy bear as her prize for winning a carnival game. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_06_fullsize.JPG
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From left: Forsythe middle schoolers Clara Moody, Jill Packl, and Megan Rood enjoy their cotton candy. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_07_fullsize.JPG
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Forsythe middle schoolers Patrick Kersch, front, and Grant Bennet race to the finish line in an obstacle course. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_08_fullsize.JPG
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Members of the Huron Concert Band wait outside the main tent for their turn to perform. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_09_fullsize.JPG
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Several cakes made to represent Michigan Stadium and other Ann Arbor landmarks sit out as part of a cake creation competition. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_10_fullsize.JPG
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Leo Lofy, 12, of Ann Arbor, carries the two liters he won earlier. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_11_fullsize.JPG
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Director Stephen Roberts conducts the Huron Concert Band. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_12_fullsize.JPG
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Cheryl Morris, of Ann Arbor, holds her son's prize winnings while he plays a game. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_13_fullsize.JPG
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The Clague Middle School band queues up for their turn to perform. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_14_fullsize.JPG
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Kylie, 2, left, and Kaitlyn, 4, of Gaithersburg, Md. munch on cookies while visiting their Ann Arbor aunt at the Picnic Pops event. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA/cache/051813_ENT_Picnic_Pops_CA_15_fullsize.JPG
Washtenaw County middle and high schools present a "pops" style program of popular tunes at this year's annual Picnic Pops on the front lawn of Pioneer High School.
The spring music event has been taking place every year since 1961 as a celebration of student musical ensembles.
AnnArbor.com freelance photographer Chris Asadian was at the event to capture images.
Comments
Shahin21
Sun, May 19, 2013 : 1:57 a.m.
That is indeed me trying to win a soda in the ring toss. I only got one in.. and it was lemon tea! Disappointment...
nickcarraweigh
Sat, May 18, 2013 : 8:38 p.m.
It's a heart-warming story, really, since you see so few freelance journalists who donate their work and maintain anonymity.
CLX
Sat, May 18, 2013 : 7:50 p.m.
Beautiful day and incredible music. Congrats to everyone who played today.