Where did the time go?

I can't believe that it's already been two weeks since the Inauguration! Yesterday we were presented with a check from the Windsor Now newspaper - awesome. It's such a good feeling to know that the community is supporting you so much that you can raise money after the event.

Way to go Windsor community - we are as proud of you as you are of the band.

-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com

It's been a while...

I promise to write more and get pictures, etc. up. For now though - I did do a little trimming on the beard. I figure we must be close to our goal, right? One more fundraiser, the Community Dinner, and then we will count it all up. :-)

-Mr. King
www.whsmusicboosters.com

Meeting the Governor

Here's Ashlea with Colorado Governor Bill Ritter at one of the practices in Maryland. Gov. & Mrs. Ritter were very kind and spent time with each band member, chaperone and parent.

-Wayne

www.whsmusicboosters.com

A view from a cell phone part 2

Pictures at DIA and on Southwest.

A view from a cell phone

I took some photos with my cell phone that I thought I'd share today. :-) These are from the community parade on Jan. 14th.

Getting it together

Back home....I have crashed and burned. I am having a hard time focusing. It was all worth it though. I will be gathering my thoughts, pictures and videos and posting them soon.

-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com

Where have we been?

As you can tell, I haven't been able to blog since Saturday. We are all doing fine just extremely busy...imagine that! We've just returned from morning practice where we were honored by a visit from Gov. & Mrs. Ritter! The Ritter's were very excited for the opportunity that the band has to perform in the parade and they are proud to have us represent the great state of Colorado. Both the Gov. and Mrs. Ritter took the time to personally meet with each student and take photos. The Rocky Mountain News, Denver Post and Fox 31 were all on hand to document this moment, so you may see press about it soon.

Earlier this morning...and I mean EARLY (we woke up at 4:30am), we had the great priviledge of performing for a national audience on the CBS Early Show. The students were cold, but they all persevered and welcomed the warm comfort of the busses afterward.

That's all for now. I will try to write more soon.
-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com

At the airport

Well, we arrived at Denver International and we made it through checking bags, security and the really fast train. So now it's time to have a little lunch and wait to board. Whew.....we are ALL on our way.

-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com

The day has arrived!

It's 1:00am and I am finally settling down to get some shut eye before trip day....wait what do you mean I have to be up and going at 4:30am? Yikes.

-Mr. King
www.whsmusicboosters.com

Getting the word out on KUNC

Reporter Grace Hood did a great story on KUNC radio. Check it out here.

-WK
www.whsmusicboosters.com

As Seen in the News

Check us out on Denver's CBS 4 news today here.

Read about and watch the band at the Coloradoan website here.

-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com

Attack of the Gray Monster

The video says it all.

-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com

On The Radio - Part II

I had the great opportunity to be on the 600 KCOL morning show with Keith & Gail today. You can go to Keith and Gail 01/12/09 Hr 3 here and listen.

-Mr. King
www.whsmusicboosters.com

Rubio's Fundraiser

Join us on Sunday, January 11th from 12pm-6pm at Rubio's in Fort Collins. Present the flyer below and we will receive 20% of sales!

Rubio's Flyer

-Mr. K
www.whsmusicboosters.com

Mr. King Soopers

Update - I took this picture and more today at KS. The sales are going great and the donations are flowing in - Thank you to King Soopers and to our fans!
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Wow, our fundraising is going fantastic! I'll start sharing the details soon...

Saturday, January 10th - The Boosters and members of the "Award Winning Windsor High School Marching Band will descend on the Windsor King Soopers grocery store for a day of meeting and greeting the public. Stop by between 9am-7pm to purchase Windsor hats & t-shirts, buy an entry into our Avalanche tickets drawing, make a donation or just visit with the students that will be representing Windsor and the state of Colorado in the Inaugural Parade! If you can't make it over to see us, you can make a donation now here on my blog or surf over to http:/.whsmusicboosters.com/!

-Mr. King

Day 21 - See the beard in person!

Well, I'm three weeks into this but the good news is that we are getting to our goal! Please keep fundraising - We can do it!

Want to see the beard in person? I will be at Windsor McDonalds tonight from 6-8pm (the fundraiser is 4-8pm) and I'll be at Windsor Taco John's/Goodtimes tomorrow night from 5-7pm (that fundraiser is from 5-8pm).

See you soon,

-Wayne

www.whsmusicboosters.com

Flying over Park Meadows Mall

Thank you to Brett Mathews at Banner Advertising!

The beard says it's day 17

I'm tired today. What a great day yesterday at Barnes & Noble - thanks to everyone that came out and to the band members that made the day special.

Later,

Mr. King

www.whsmusicboosters.com

Happy New Year!

I hope the holidays were special for everyone and that 2009 will be a fantastic year! What's that you say? The Windsor High School Marching Band is going to D.C.? No way!

I know it's been there for a while now, but check it out - our name is on the official list of organizations performing in the parade. Cool huh?
Presidential Inaugural Committee Announces First Wave of Organizations to Perform in 56th Inaugural

For those of you that live in Colorado and are going to be out spending your holiday gift cards, stop by Barnes & Noble at Centerra in Loveland tomorrow, Jan. 2 & Sat. Jan. 3 to support the band with the B&N bookfair fundraiser. A portion of sales will be donated towards our trip to D.C. See you there!

-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com