As band director Sam Van Dielen keeps time, members of the HHS Tiger Pride Marching Band practice marching during a band camp session last week. Credit: DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD

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Doug Davison is a writer, photographer and newsroom assistant for the Houston Herald. Contact him by phone at 417-967-2000 or by email at ddavison@houstonherald.com.