Showtime! Wells County: June 2010

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

"Metals For Music" Raises More Than $3,200

The “Music For Metals” fundraiser organized by the Norwell Marching Knights on June 12 raised more than $3,200.

Held at the Norwell High School parking lot, the fundraiser enabled residents to dispose with old metal items, which were then turned into cash to help raise funds for the band program.

“On behalf of the Music Boosters and the Norwell Marching Knights we thank you one and all for all your help!” band booster President Clark Stoller enthused.

The money will go to help with keeping the band fees as low as we can so that as many students as possible can afford to participate.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Preview of the Marching Knights' 2010 Competition Show - #3 of 3

Preview of the Marching Knights' 2010 Competition Show - #2 of 3

Preview of the Marching Knights' 2010 Competition Show - #1 of 3

The Marching Knights will perform a routine entitled "The Ripple Effect", featuring the music of James Newton Howard, when their competition season starts up (in just a few more months!)

Many thanks to Tomi Harrison for the information and the photos.

STAFF:

Principal: Mark Misch
Director: Doug Hassell - 6th year
Assistant Director: Jon Bay - 2nd year
Staff: Mike Pote - 10 years Wind Arranger
          Dave Lemish - 1st year Percussion Arranger/Instructor
          Kelly Hassell - 3 years Head Guard Choreographer/Instructor
          Geoff Goelz - 1st year Guard Choreographer/Instructor
          Pat Butler - 4 years Drill Design
          *Palmer Durr - 2nd year Percussion Battery
          *Tyler Fager - 2nd year Percussion Battery
          *Tucker Day - 5 years Woodwinds
          *Katie Schoeff - 1st year Woodwinds
          *Rebecca Goshorn - 1st year Woodwinds
          *Luke Ellis - 1st year Brass

(*denotes Norwell Graduate. Years = number of years with Norwell)

STUDENT LEADERSHIP:

Drum Major: Kelsey Ahrens (12)
Leadership Team:
Kasey Lafollette (12)
Stephanie Douglas (12)
Thomas Genska (12)
Amy Brehm (12)
Taylor Abdon (11)
Nick Raber (10)
Dani Smith (12)
Ethan Fager (12)
Nicholas Easley (12)
Joe Raber (12)
Michael Brown (12)
Haley Dafforn (12)
Merinda Quegan (11)
Kaylee Stauffer (12)
Emily Easley (10)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

ISSMA State Finalists:

1983, 1984, 1987, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

ISSMA State Champion:

2002, 2005, 2006

ISSMA State Champion Runner-up:

1983, 2001, 2008

ISSMA Semi-State Champion:

2009

ISSMA Regional Champion:

2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009

ISSMA District Champion:

2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

BOA Indianapolis Regional "Class A" Champion:

2002, 2003

BOA Indianapolis Regional "Class AA" Champion:

2004, 2005

BOA Centerville Regional "Class AA" Champion:

2008

BOA Grand National "Class A" Champion:

2002, 2003

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Marching Knights host "Metal For Music" Fundraiser

They’re not quite trying to turn lead into gold.

But maybe it’s the next best thing.

Saturday, June 12, Norwell’s Marching Knights will be hosting a “Metal For Music” fundraiser. Band members and supporters will be collecting old metal items, and then turning them in for cash to help raise funds for their band program.

Band members and supporters will be in the high school parking lot from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect any items that are delivered. The knights will also have a crew available to pick up any items, should a donor be unable to deliver the item.

Most metallic items will be accepted, but not propane tanks or glass. (See the flier above for the full list!)

The project is a green initiative, and is designed to help the community, as well as to support the Marching Knights.

For further information, contact Kirk Bennett on 615-8456.