“I wanted to show that I have initiative, and that I could take charge,” is Julie Keyes’ answer to why she wanted to be a leader in this year’s Llano High School Yellow Jacket Band. On how to succeed, she responded, “It takes pride, hard work, and occasional sweat and tears.” Although only a sophomore, Keyes is in charge of an “outgoing and hard-working” group of young, inexperienced musicians. So far, the best part of her leadership role has been “experiencing how fun it ...