"Hey Band!" "Hey What?"

Where did the time go?

2009-02-04T08:48:00.002-07:00

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...

2009-01-28T09:54:00.003-07:00

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

2009-01-23T08:22:00.004-07:00

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

2009-01-23T08:12:00.007-07:00

Pictures at DIA and on Southwest.

A view from a cell phone

2009-01-23T07:44:00.008-07:00

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

2009-01-22T09:31:00.002-07:00

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?

2009-01-19T11:44:00.002-07:00

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

2009-01-17T10:19:00.002-07:00

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!

2009-01-17T00:58:00.001-07:00

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

2009-01-14T09:52:00.001-07:00

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

-WK
www.whsmusicboosters.com

As Seen in the News

2009-01-13T22:29:00.006-07:00

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

2009-01-12T13:33:00.003-07:00

The video says it all.

-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com

On The Radio - Part II

2009-01-12T12:55:00.002-07:00

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

2009-01-09T23:18:00.006-07:00

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

2009-01-09T22:37:00.004-07:00

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!

2009-01-08T09:14:00.011-07:00

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

2009-01-05T11:54:00.006-07:00

Thank you to Brett Mathews at Banner Advertising!

The beard says it's day 17

2009-01-04T20:43:00.005-07:00

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!

2009-01-01T22:50:00.002-07:00

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

On The Twelfth Day Of Beard Growth...

2008-12-30T09:15:00.005-07:00

I know we are inching closer and closer toward our fundraising goal, but I hope we get there soon! Look at this mess!

Soon I'll post things you can to to help reach the goal, but for now, we are accepting donations online at www.whsmusicboosters.com or by mail at P.O. Box 244 Windsor, CO 80550-0244.

-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com

In today's Rocky Mountain News

2008-12-26T18:25:00.006-07:00

Thanks RMN for giving us a pages 4 & 5 to showcase the band! If you haven't seen it in print, you can read all about it online at "Windsor kids step lively for their biggest march yet"

-Mr. King

www.whsmusicboosters.com

You know you're in trouble when...

2008-12-26T00:00:00.006-07:00

Not only are you growing massive amounts of hair on your face, but they are coming in the color gray. Yikes, you guys - help me out here and send in donations today!

-Wayne
www.whsmusicboosters.com

Will it end?

2008-12-23T13:12:00.003-07:00

I know we keep getting closer to our goal which is great because this is ten days of no shaving. I'm a mess. :-)

-W

www.whsmusicboosters.com

Itchy

2008-12-21T09:50:00.003-07:00

Here it is the eighth day and I am as itchy as can be. Let's keep up the fundraising or I'll look like Uncle Sam soon. :-)

-W

www.whsmusicboosters.com

On The Radio

2008-12-19T22:32:00.002-07:00

I'll be talking all about the band tomorrow morning at 8:20 am on Newsradio 850 am KOA! www.850koa.com

-W
www.whsmusicboosters.com

The First Five

2008-12-18T11:40:00.003-07:00

Five days down and this is what I look like. Send money soon! www.whsmusicboosters.com

The Challenge

2008-12-18T10:44:00.007-07:00

So, I was challenged by the VE (Visual Ensemble) girls of the Band to do something special to help us raise the $150,000 we need to go on the trip. I thought...well I can't shave my head if we raise the money because the hair is gone already...how about grow a beard? Why grow a beard? I like to keep a neat goatee, but I can't stand the beard growth especially on my neck.

Now it's on. Here's a picture of me before and with each post you will be able to see the growth. Please, please help to raise the full amount we need because I'd really like to shave before I chaperone the trip.

Hairily,

Wayne

www.whsmusicboosters.com

Who is this guy?

2008-12-17T12:28:00.007-07:00

I never properly introduced myself - I'm Wayne King, President of the Windsor High School Music Boosters of Windsor, Colorado, father to Ashlea and Zack and hopefully friend to many. I've been volunteering in many different ways with the Music Department of WHS since my daughter was a freshman (she's a junior now) but mainly with the Marching Band. This year I was elected to serve as President and I will faithfully fullfill my position until 2010 when it will be time coax...I mean elect...a new Board. (I joke because I love)

Wayne

Windsor High School Marching Band Invited to Washington D.C.

2008-12-17T10:15:00.007-07:00

Hi everyone and welcome to the first post on my blog. If you haven't heard by now - WHS Marching Band from Windsor, Colorado has been invited to perform in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2009 in Washington D.C.! This is a hugh honor and the students are stoked.

We have a website up that tells all about the trip, has a place for you to make a donation, photos, and all the fundraising activities that we are doing to raise the almost $150,000 we need to go. Visit www.whsmusicboosters.com today!

Wayne