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| Len Chandler |
Trombone |
msgtlen@earthlink.net |
| Played for a tough Band Director, Vincent Cozmono. He took us to Marching Band competitions all over the state in early 70's .I moved to Florida in junior year but still have fond memories of IVC. Lost my mouth piece 30 yrs ago, has anyone found it yet? |
| Jeanne (Tucker) Reggio |
Flute |
jb68@bwsys.net |
| Robbie Watson |
Trombone |
rob_watson@csx.com |
| Band was cool then. Remember those cold Falls, marching in the parade and antifreeze to keep slide working. |
| Lori (Haney) Flanagan |
Color Guard |
loriflanagan2003@hotmail.com |
| Being under the instruction of Richard Sparks is one time in my life I will never forget, he pushed you to be the best you could be, he taught me to be proud of who I was and push to my max...the Florida trip was a blast and a very proud moment in my high school time.....thanks for the memories. |
| Linda (Jones) Newcomer |
Clarinet |
lingeo@mtco.com |
I am so thrilled to see the band program continuing to grow thru the years! When we made that first trip to Washington D.C. in 1978, with Mr.Sparks, I new we were going places. I am so proud to be an alumni of such a prestigious group! Now as a Band Parent, I get to experience band from a different perspective. Go Band! |
| Jeff Bennett |
Saxophone |
bennett-96@att.net |
| Patrick Jackson |
Percussion |
jaxpg35@aol.com |
The best and most exciting days of my high school years were pretty much everything I did with The Band! I will always Thank God for teachers like Rich Sparks...he kept us wanting to be better than the performance before and I appreciate him for that. Damn we were good. And from what I read the band has only become better and better. Remember, what you learn from your trials and tribulations with the band will only make you a better person for yourself! By the way Mr. Sparks...remember the incident concerning prank phone calls at the hotel. Honest to God, we didn't do it! |
| Karen Jones |
Color Guard |
gilannsd2@netscape.net |
To have been captain when the guard received their first place trophy at ISU was great. It topped off a wonderful senior year for me. Not to mention the fun times at Band Camp. I'm proud to see the tradition continuing throughout the years.
Pride and Performance all the way! |
| John Carlson |
Saxophone |
john@johncarlsonmusic.com |
| Best wishes to all of you and to Mr. D. I can't believe next year will be 20 years since I graduated! |
| Steve Grochowsky |
Trumpet |
kgrocho@bellsouth.net |
| Theresa (DeYoung) Jacoby |
Flute |
bundys3@aol.com |
| I have many sweet memories of high school, but most of them were due to being part of the band. Even now, when I look back, I can't help but feel proud to have been part of an outstanding group of people who worked many hard hours, gave their best in all performances, and when all was said and done, were able to laugh and have fun. Mr. Sparks demanded the very best from us, and I thank him for that. I still smile at many of the memories we've shared. Thank you, Theresa |
| Lorna Petty Hercl |
French Horn |
hercme@juno.com |
| I don't even know where to start! I still believe that my times with band were totally up there with the great things in my life. I am so proud to be a former member of this organization! I am also amazed that even when so much time has passed that Mr. Dietrich still remembers me by name. In order to not totally embarrass my niece, I won't even mention that she plays the same instrument that I did! Of course, I won't tell you her name, but she is tall. Keep up the great work, you all have something to really be proud of! |
| Dan Hedges |
Snare |
71@napra.navy.mil |
| Lots of fantastic (and a couple not so fantastic) memories and lots of lessons learned. |
| Edward E. Sutton |
Rifle/Tuba |
mulliganmaster@yahoo.com |
| My "Love-Hate" Relationship With Mr. Spark's Strict Attitude Resulted In a lot Of Trophies And Good Times!!! |
| Theresa (Gibson) McHenry |
Flute |
tmchenry@prodigy.net |
What a kick to find all of these familiar names here! Band is my #1 favorite memory of my High School years! My kids are sick of hearing the stories! I still catch a competition every now and again and still get chills when IVC takes the field! I can't imagine anyone ever doubting the value of a music program in our schools today! I wish everyone could have the experiences I have had! Thanks a million for putting this page here for us! Smiles! Theresa
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| Sharon Lane |
Flute |
share68@mchsi.com |
| Mike Holland |
Drumline |
agoyogi@insightbb.com |
The best memories from high school are by far with the band. I learned many of life's answers through experiences with band - both encouraging and discouraging. I am fortunate to continue playing drums at my church - Northwoods Community in Dunlap. My wife, Kate, and I live in Peoria and I am sort of following in Dan's footsteps as a teacher. Not music but still teaching. I think my fondest memories were from band camp - sneaking out of the cabins on Thursday night, ending up with Mr. D on the 50 yard line talking with everyone who thought they were being "sly". HE KNEW!!! |
| Molly McGuire |
French Horn |
Molly.McGuire@medtronic.com |
| I came to the Fiesta Bowl in 1981 with the Marching Grey Ghosts. Liked Arizona so much moved here after graduation. Go Grey Ghosts! |
| Karen ( Eyrich) Grochowsky |
Cymbals |
kgrocho@bellsouth.net |
Who can forget playing in all that rain (inches and inches) in Canada!! |
| Tara (Allen) Cobble |
Bass Clarinet |
leighil@hotmail.com |
| Kelly (Nutt) Perkins |
Clarinet |
fourperks@earthlink.net |
| Tami (Williams) Brisbin |
Flute |
t_brisbin@hotmail.com |
My most memorable moments in high school (which I loved!) were in band! Thanks Mr. D! You are a great guy and role model. I've grown to appreciate even more the sacrifices you made for us and the "blast of a time" you had with us 6th grade through high school. GO GHOSTS! |
| Andrew Fanning |
Trumpet |
andrew.fanning@navy.mil |
| I was there for Dan's first year. Sorry I missed you at the talent show. |
| Matt Whitaker |
Tuba |
whitakerm@paceindustries.com |
| Matt (Big Red) Kroesen |
Tenor Sax |
Kroesen3@mchsi.com |
| Terri (Frank) Gilliam |
Flute |
K9Corgi@hotmail.com |
| Jennifer (Rubinfeld) Ferrari |
Clarinet |
Bellajen@aol.com |
| Tracy (Brown) Rogers |
Flute |
tracyrogers4@mchsi.com |
| Shawn Clayton |
Trumpet |
Safyr710@aol.com |
| Susan Presser |
Tenor Sax |
s-presser@cecer.army.mil |
| Eric Herron |
Trumpet |
herron@mtco.com |
| Kimberly (Wade) Plum |
Color Guard |
cnectme2u@aol.com |
| Kelly Thompson |
Drum Major |
Serendipity0875@aol.com |
| Patrick Hill |
French Horn |
hill6@earthlink.net |
| Aaron Mills |
Snare |
amills94@hotmail.com |
| Loren Baird |
Trumpet |
Lornie@attbi.com |
| Desirae ( Hood) Smick |
Alto Sax |
pccprograms@hotmail.com |
| Katie Mahon |
Flute |
kjmahon@aol.com |
| I went to a couple of schools, and IVC was definitely the best time that I had |
| Jason Warner |
Tuba |
jwarner4@hotmail.com |
| Dave Wesley |
Trombone |
DNA32499@aol.com |
| Kris (Allen) Mares |
Flute |
kris_mares@hotmail.com |
| Brad Applen |
Trombone |
brad_applen86@yahool.com |
| Timothy Williams |
Snare |
timothy.j.williams@dmu.edu |
| Mike Quinn |
Trombone |
isuquinndog@hotmail.com |
| Kelley K. Gearheard |
Color Guard |
kkgearh14@yahoo.com |
| Brian McCoy |
Drumline |
brian@thedallasconnection.com |
| David Ruthman |
Trumpet |
davidruthman@earthlink.net |
| Amber J. Lewis |
Color Guard |
M_A99@insightbb.com |
| Hey remember me I was the color guard captain in 1997, I went to camp and practiced all summer and then moved to Washington and couldnít finish the year out with the band. I am still sad that I never got to perform my last year of high school. I stumbled on to this website looking for information about the band for my English paper. Say hi to Matt and Kim for me. |
| Julie Allington |
Bass Drum |
drumnfiddle@aol.com |
| Even though I only got to be in band for two years, they were my favorite two years of school. I got to fulfill a dream playing the drum and being a Marching Grey Ghost. I'd like to thank Mr. Dietrich and Aaron Mills for everything! Go Grey Ghosts! |
| Crystal Walline |
Mallet |
cwalline@purdue.edu |
| Marching Grey Ghosts: Congratulations on your 2002 accomplishments! I believe in Ghosts! |
| Jason Herron |
Trumpet |
bluherron@hotmail.com |
| I miss it. I used a lot of skills from marching band and applied them towards the Air Force. I played in the Drum and Bugle Corp at Sheppard AFB during my technical training. Currently I am stationed at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. I love it up here! |
| Marc Pelose |
Bass |
nothing08@metallica.com |
| Chano Rodriguez |
Snare |
lusiano350@hotmail.com |
| Lisa Morgan |
Baritone |
toad106@hotmail.com |
| Alissa Pelose |
Color Guard |
Alixxxer16@hotmail.com |
| I will never forget the wonderful, fun times I had while I was in band. Being a part of The Marching Grey Ghosts was an awesome experience. I will cherish all of the memories I had with my fellow classmates who also experienced the "Band Life" and I will carry them with me for the rest of my life. :) |
| Tony Feleccia |
Drumline |
movielover83@hotmail.com |
| I will never ever ever forget my years in the IVC Marching Band. The best memories of my high school life derived from being in the marching band. No matter where I go, no matter what I do, I will always remember the band. Especially band camp...fun times! It's worth it just to experience the family you grow to become in the marching band. Keep up the good work IVC." All of my greatest high school memories were marching band memories. |
| Erika Lunzman |
Drum Major |
erka_jo@angelfire.com |
| I had the best time of my life when I was in IVC's band program. All of my greatest high school memories were marching band memories. |
| Chris Everett |
Trombone |
hokie7c@mchsi.com |
| Bobby Griffith |
Tenor Saxophone |
bobboman19@yahoo.com |
| Currently attending ICC College. Majoring in music education and thinking about taking a minor in music business. |
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