CONTINUING A FAMILY TRADITION Siblings make music and memories in Belles & Beaux Belles and Beaux, resembling the likes of popular musical acts such as the Carpenters, the White Stripes and the Jackson 5, featured a talented sibling duo, sophomore Savannah Morris, a returning Belles and Beaux member, and freshman Sam Morris. Originally from the small town of Fairview, Tenn., Savannah and Sam were raised from an early age to love music. They grew up with parents performing contemporary country acts such as Elvis Presley, the Bee Gees, Garth Brooks and Kenny Rogers. Like their parents, Sam and Savannah had a passion for music and dreamed to one day have careers in the music industry. Sam said their lifelong dream was to move to Nashville, Tenn., and to start a band. The Morris siblings were gifted musicians: Sam played the piano and wrote songs, and Savannah had been yodeling since age 4. Even though they both sang, their different styles made them a dynamic combination. "Yodeling and singing is her thing," Sam said. "Playing piano and songwriting is more my thing, so we both have our own things that we do well." Those different talents helped the siblings share the spotlight with ease, a rare quality among sibling music groups. The Morris siblings enjoyed sharing the stage ahd appreciated each other's talents. "Whenever we were younger, we used to fight all the time," Savannah said. "Since I came to college and we grew up and matured, we have become a lot closer. lt"s great having a family member with me." As a second-year member of Belles and Beaux, Savannah looked forward to continuing her stage experience. The, talent of her fellow singers inspired her own singing, and she treasured what she learned from them. Sam was excited about the new opportunities provided by performing with Belles and Beaux. "I'm looking forward to growing musically," Sam said. "I was kind of stressed at the first day of music camp. I learned 12 songs in one day. It's great to play in a band with people who have experience. I'm really looking forward to becoming a better musician." Belles and Beaux director Chuck Hicks was thrilled to have Savannah and Sam be a part of the group. "Savannah and Sam Morris bring to the group things that cohesive families bring to society--a natural harmony, an ability to work with others and a talent that has been nurtured from the day they were born," Hicks said. "Any way you look at it, those are really good attributes for performance group dynamics." The siblings brought a talent to Belles and Beaux that did not go unnoticed by the other members. Sophomore Belles and Beaux member Adam Dell enjoyed seeing the siblings perform together. "It's awesome to see the natural chemistry that they have together on stage," Dell said. "You can tell they have been doing this their whole lives, and they are really passionate about it. I wouldn't be surprised to hear them on the radio one day in the future." Belles and Beaux had always been a favorite act among students, and the Morris siblings added to the talent of the group. The siblings' creativity and unity exemplified why Belles and Beaux would continue to be successful year after year. Payton Hurst Good News Singers Chorus Est. 1980: Row 1: C. Miller, A. Statham, E. Freitag, G. Dian, C. Loy. Row 2: C. Hicks (director), A. Collum, T. Samuel, L. Jaks, L. Hedrick, B. Chenault. 246 1 Organizations Est. 1958: Row 1: M. Ellis, E. Paden, M. Frazier, C. Frazier, G. Allen, G. Dian, K. Sumrall, B. Kehl, E. Warlick, E. Wood. Row 2: A. Wilson, J. Alexander, E. Eads, K. Daggett, K. Lynxwiler, J. Romero, S. Hoffman, L. Farley, A. Statham, K. Brown. Row 3: M. Routt, J. Cavender, S. Driskell, S. O'Bryan, H. Robison, R. Rorabaugh, A. Hostetler, B. Stewart, M. Heroux, C. Loy, L. Savage. Row 4: B. Chenault, N. Lowe, D. Pettit, D. King, D. Holden, J. Andrew, B. Holder, J. Chavarria, N. Roberts. Row 5: C. Williams, T. Williams, J. Simpson, M. Eller, C. Gilmore, C. Brown, C. McGill, J. Dority, F. Parker. Row 6: A. Collum, W. Sheffield, A. Hambelton, A. Guerrero, M. Shanklin, L. Jaks, B. White, D. Cressy, S. Eastland.
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