Notwithstanding

Pop-punk band made up of three Eastern students during their first two years of high school. Played almost every day in Sam's or Chuckie's basement. Only had a handful of real shows. Sam wrote almost every song, with Chuckie throwing in a few of his own from time to time. Awarded second place at Eastern's Battle of the Bands in 2003. Nearly every song was about Emily Kubitskey. Recorded some demos in Sam's basement which never saw the light of day. Broke up in fall 2003 when Sam wanted to get away from pop-punk.

Members:

• Sam Benanti - guitar/vocals
• Chuckie Cummings - bass/vocals
• Beanden Ferguson - drums