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Class of 2006
Just wanted to let everone know that two guardies of the 2006 graduating class left for Spring training with their respective Div 1 drum and bugle corps (May 20, 2007).
Kelly Laessig is with Blue Coats and Kelsey Murphy is with Carolina Crown.
Follow their tour schedule by going to DCI.org and choosing event calendar.
Search for these corps and others by choosing them from the drop down list.
GO GUARD!!!
Angela Sterner
Class of 2002
So a funny thing... I'm sitting at my desk, doing homework with my window open and I started to hear a marching band in the distance. The brass line, the drumline... it made me think of when I used to march and I decided to check the website to see what's going on back home. My name is Angela Sterner... I graduated in 2002. I was in the colorguard, mostly, though I had a small part in an indoor drumline season and was drum major senior year. I just graduted this past May from Ursinus College and moved to Ardmore this summer while I go back to school for my Masters/Certification. I eventually want to be a high school science teacher, though I now have a background in Psychology and Anthropology. Hearing a band playing again really makes me miss my marching days. I've never been in better shape in my life! haha. I always think about it around this time of year, when the nights get cooler and I remember hauling butt down a blacktop field with the sounds of the band all around me.After I graduated, I taught at different schools in the area... AB Ryan, Perkiomen Valley, & Norristown... but now I'm just trying to focus on my education so I can get done and hopefully be involved in a program somewhere again. I'm going to try to come back for a show this year... perhaps Parade of Colors if I know other people will be around. I wish everyone there the best of luck this season, and to the alumni I marched with... I miss you!
Also, Dr. Fitzgerald, congratulations on your retirement, if you read this.
And to the kids... you have a very talented new director!
Congratulations, Mike. Best of luck!
Anyone who wants to get in touch with me, my email is angesterner@yahoo.com
All the best--- Ange
Stacey Blitz (Zod)
Class of 2004
Hi there Bensalem,
I heard Dr. Fitzgerald was retiring and decided to
check out the web site again. I have so many great
memories of my time with the band. I had the
opportunity to complete 4 years of marching band and 1
year of indoor drumline. It was always hard work, but
the rewards were more than worth it.
I wish Dr. Fitzgerald happiness and relaxation in his
retirement.
I should also update my information. I am now at a
newer job and my husband and I bought a house in
Willow Grove a few months ago. No new photos, but feel
free to contact me at smzst6@yahoo.com
I also send best wishes to everyone who was in the
band with me from 1990-1994.
Stacey Blitz (Zod)
Matthew R. Weekly, SrA USAF
Class of 2001
407 AEG / ELRS
Ali Base, Iraq
Hi,
I知 currently enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and I have been in for 4 years now about to be promoted to Staff Sergeant. I知 currently doing my second tour of Iraq right now, when I知 not in the desert I知 stationed at Altus AFB Oklahoma. My job is Air Transportation I知 responsible for moving cargo on and off of government aircraft. I was in the concert band, indoor drumline, and marching band I played mallet percussion. (1997-2001) since then I was married to my wonderful wife Kara on 15-Nov-02. Well I like to hear from yall( been in Oklahoma too long) Good luck with your future shows.
E-Mail: Matthew.Weekly@altus.af.mil
Picture is on and old Iraqi tank at Ali Base, Iraq
Chelsea Pennypacker
Class of 2005
Hey guys it's Chelsea.
I am at University of Pittsburgh this year, having an awesome time,
and I would love to hear from all of you.
So here is my email and screen name swmbac@comcast.net
Miss you guys! ( Class of 2005- clarinet, Drum Major 2003-2004)
Beth Bardsley (formerly Boell)
Class of 1995
Hello, all! I am Beth Bardsley (Boell).
I graduated in 1995 and played the flute and trombone in the marching band,
concert band, and jazz band. The four years I spent with Bensalem Music were among the best.
I will be at Parade of Colors this year and I am hoping to see some old friends there.
I have a five year old son named Zachery.
I am an office manager for a mortgage company in center city and loving life.
Hope to hear from some of you soon.
Beth Bardsley
My email is
bethdale08@comcast.net
Channa J. Roth (formerly Mitchell)
I was in the drumline for 9th, 10th, 11th grade, 12th outdoor color guard,
11,th 12th grade indoor color guard, and 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade I played
Bass clarinet in concert band. I had a wonderful time those 4 years of my life.
That is where I made most of my friends that I still talk to.
I graduated in 1996, marched for "APEX" indoor color guard for 2 years after high school.
I finally got out and got married and became a police officer.
I still live in the area so I will be at Parade of Colors in October.
I hope all of you do very well and have a great time.
Channa
moonbeam1002@comcast.net
Hello! My name is Jennifer Shannon (formally Britton)
I was only in band for 1 year, but i really enjoyed it!
I was in marching band in 1996, but my life got in the way, so i retired my flute.
I graduated in 2000 from Bensalem and Bucks County Tech School.
I am now an insurance producer at Insurance Solutions Concept, in Morrisville (Partner in Business).
I have 4 wonderful Children: Mikey, 5 (born 7/28/99); Zoe, 4 (born 8/28/00);
Ghaleon, 3 (born 1/16/02); and Luna-Althena, 5 mo (born 2/5/05)
and I've been married to my sweet hubby, Mike, for 6 years now (married 6/15/99).
Give Fitz my love!
Jennifer soon2bmommyof4@yahoo.com
Hi Folks
I'm Pat Hollins known to most as P.J. Class of 1999.
After High School I spent 2 years going to school for Aviation Maintenance.
However now I'm Currently self employed, and still living in Bensalem.
After three years of not having anywhere to play
I came in contact with an Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps from Willow Grove The Reilly Raiders.
I'm currently Section leader of the Contrabasses (Tuba's in Band Lingo)
We parade, and participate in concerts in all parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
and in March 2005 The Streets of Dublin, Ireland for St Patrick's Day.
We don't perform a field show, but we have indoor and outdoor concerts,
and march in various parades as I mentioned.
Ages of our members range from 23 to 81 years old. Great group of people.
We have a great time, and play music that everyone can enjoy.
If you're bored shoot me an email!
oldshornjunkie@comcast.net