Adding Pep to THE PIT   North Scott Press, March 10  2004 ELDRIDGE - While lining up for the national anthem prior to the final regular season basketball game Feb. 27 against Davenport Assumption, North Scott assistant coach Kevin Tippet said it best: "We have a great pep band!" The band, which always features the talents of more than 100 Lancer musicians, played at nine home athletic events this year, and each student in the school's music department is required to perform at half of them. "It's a chance for the students to come and have a good time," said Mike McMann, one of the band's directors. "We just let the kids take over and learn," added fellow director Bill Kessinger. "Playing in Pep Band is awesome, and wicked," said senior Tony Tandeski. "I'm sad it's over," added senior Sarah Hayungs. Tom Pearce, Dan Boeding and Kayla Livermore man the back row with their tubas. PHOTO: Scott Campbell Senior Emily Green bangs out a vicious drum roll. PHOTO: Scott Campbell