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| Augusta, GA Waukesha North - 1978 |
| I'm really glad to see the music program is doing so well at Waukesha North. Congratulations to all involved! Take a moment to savor these experiences; they will be with you forever. Even though I graduated from Waukesha North 30 years ago, I still have fond memories of our band travels and competitions. Keep up the great work! |
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| Platteville, WI Waukesha North - 2007 |
Hello everybody!
Congratulations on winning State!! You all deserved every bit of that. All that hard work really does pay off, doesn't it? It was a great show and all of you made it amazing. I can't wait until I get to see you all again!
Kevin Richter |
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| DOHA QATAR, |
Great job Northstars!!!! Congrats on winning state! You worked hard and it paid off. Enjoy the rest of your school year. I look foward to working with you again next summer. Have fun!!!
Wunder |
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| Wisconsin, WI North - 2005 |
Hey band.
Just wanted to say I am really happy for you. A good show at state is reason enough, and winning sure doesnt hurt.
It is so hard to just watch from the stands. I am already jazzed for next season. Cant wait to start it all over during the summer!-although I am sure some of you could do with a little less of us techs yelling at you...You guys have accomplished a ton and should be proud of what you have achieved together.
have a good year of school |
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| Whitewater, WI North - |
Great job!
I can not describe how proud I am of you this year. This truly was a special group of kids! A fantastic job last Saturday at state, this is a year I wish never had to end.
Last week I sat down with Roman and Fish and told them how this show was different. I could have worked on this show for two more months, not because of the show but because of you!
Can't wait for February!
Greg |
| Lauren MacDonald |
10/22/2007 |
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CONGRATULATIONS NORTHSTARS! What an AWESOME performance at state. I am so proud of you all. Your talent, dedication, and class truly show what it means to be a northstar. I hope you never forget that feeling as you walk off the field after an amazing performance-theres nothing else like it.
To Mr. Fisher and the rest of the staff- you guys rock! Your persistence, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence are what makes this band the best in the state. You all have touched a lot of lives over the years, and this program would not be the same without you.
Congratulations on a well-deserved win and an outstanding season! I could not be more happy for you. Keep up the good work and leave 'em seeing stars again next year! |
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I have never been more proud to wear the Purple and White as I was on Saturday. You all were H-D-T and showed it in your performance.
You deserved to WIN state and should hold that victory close to your heart.
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| Waukesha, WI |
| Northstars I am so PROUD of each and everyone of you!! great job at State and Congrats on an outstanding season! The Northstar band and colorguard have always been second to none and you have shown that through your terrific job this season!!! And Congrats to the Colorguard on bringing the title of Best Colorguard back to the school where it belongs!! i am so proud of you!! Northstars dont let the Championship get to your heads keep working as hard as you are and have just as great and if not better season next year!! Congrats and see you at the holidays parades!!! |
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| Franklin, WI |
Congratulations Northstars on your rewarding finish at State!
Your visual performance at state was outstanding! Watch the DVD and you will see what you have accomplished that no other competitors dare to attempt. Look at the meshing wedges and the triple rotation in Movement 4 that were performed at 97% accuracy. AWESOME!! Take a close look at the individual marching which had such emotion and drive that truly represents the marching style of the Northstar band. Thank you!!!
I also want to thank you for your extra energy and great improvement of rehearsal etiquette. Not only did this make for one of my favorite marching band seasons, but it truly allowed you to achieve the Northstar goal of achieving your personal best! Remember, it is teamwork, trust, and camaraderie that led you to that memorable night in Whitewater!
The combination of each these extra efforts and a great show gave the ultimate reward of winning!!! I am very proud you. Please enjoy it; you earned it…..a memory for life!!
Keep the toes up, utilize upper body technique and don’t forget to have a figure “8” party.
-Roman
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| Eau Claire, WI |
| Drumline!!! GREAT JOB! I'm so so so proud of you! Thanks for all your hard work and perseverance in helping to make the Northstar band the best it can be! :) I love you all! Congrats seniors! |
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| Key West, FL |
Wow. Congratulations to each Northstar Band member, each Northstar Band staff member, each Northstar Band parent, and each proud Northstar Band alumni. I could'nt be more happy for each of you.....especially for Director of Bands Mr. Steve Fisher.
Remember, "It's easier to be better than somebody else than to be the best you can be." You were the "best" you could be. Congratulations. Celebrate your success !! Have a great remainder of your school year.
Doepke |
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| West Haven, , CT |
| Congrats Northstar on your state win!! Kyle Carr, congratulations from the family in Connecticut. |
| A proud parent and fan |
10/21/2007 |
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| Waukesha, WI |
What an outstanding season. We are all so proud of each and every one of you. Not only did you commit to the year when so much was in doubt, you believed in yourselves and it showed all season long.
To Mr Fisher and Mr Werve - what an outstanding job you have done in your first year as a team. The Northstar band is definitely in excellent hands.
Congratulations to all of you. A championship well deserved. |
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| What an amazing night at State! I am so proud of all of the Waukesha Bands! I was there with my daughter Katie, (former North trumpet/baritone) and my son-in-law, Jon (former West clarinet), and feel so blessed to have been able to watch the (North)stars come out at State last night. Thank you -- you are awesome! |
| North Colorguard |
10/21/2007 |
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| WAUKESHA, WI NORTH - |
HEY NORTH!!
EXCELLENT JOB AT STATE!!!!!
WOW! this was one of my favorite shows ever and you guys lit the field on fire at state!
But, also, thanks for being champions, and working hard!
And Mr.Fisher, thanks for making us work so hard, and telling us that being a champion is better than being a winner, you really inspired me to be the best I could be this year. You also changed how I thought of marching band. My first year, I wanted to quit because everyone was all about winning. I'm so happy I stayed because I learned so much, and not just about band. For me, I wanted to win this year for you and the seniors. So yeah, thanks a lot for everything, words couldn't describe how thankful I am. You really are one of the few people I look up to.
HERE'S TO THE NORTHSTAR MARCHING BAND!! |
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Northstars, congrats on last night. Everone did amazing, and it made my senior year. I will always looks back on last night and know that marching band was one of the most importants times of my life. Thank you to everyone, the instuctors, freshman, sophmores, juniors and SENIORS! I love you all!
COLOR GUARD!!!~ we did it girls!!! All the hard work paid off!!! I am so proud of everyone of you girls. You "burned" up the field!! Thank you for an amazing senior year. I couldn't ask for a better color guard!
SENIORS~Thank you so much for an AMAZING 4 years. We made it. It's an end to a chapter in our lives that we can always look back on and remember. Thank you again!!!!
Amanda Gerber |
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I just want to say that i am so proud of each and every one of you on your preformance at State yesterday. It was such a solid show and it brought me to tears twice. We REALLY pulled it off this year and showed everyone what we were made of. Let's bring that feeling back next season! Again, i'm proud of you all and that swagger was BROUGHT! :)
Love always,
carley |
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| As a senior graduating 2 years ago i just want to say that you guys did great at state and it was another year that i was proud to be a northstar band alumni..so great job tonight guys |
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| Altoona, WI Waukesha North - 1998 |
Good Luck at State today, Northstars! I wish I could be there to cheer you on! You've had an amazing season thus far & your show is superb! Put all your heart & soul into tonight's performance & show everyone at State the Pride of the Northstar band...
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| Waukesha, WI Waukesha North - 1977 |
| WOW! What a spectacular group of young individuals! I have watched the Northstar band closely for six years and have never failed to be amazed at the dedication of the teachers, staff, and especially the students. I saw this displayed at the homecoming half-time show when I saw several band members, who obviously had other commitments prior to the field show, sprinting across the field to join their fellow band members as they prepared to march out onto the field. Students in ther groups may not have shown the same commitment. Sadly, today concludes final chapter in my experience as a band parent. It's been a wonderful journey for me as I have watched the students grow and mature. You may never know how much we admire you for all of your hard work, or how proud we as band parents are of each and every one of you. I know that you will be awsome at Whitewater today, and whatever the outcome, just remember that you already are, and always will be, champions. "DO IT NORTHSTARS!!!" |
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Northstars:
WOW. what a rehersal. Today was the best day i've had in a long time. The hallway was rocking and everyone was SO focused today during rehersal. The senior dinner was AWESOME.
I know we have it in us to do what we need to do. It's time to take it all onto the field and leave it on there, and show everyone who we are..WAUKESHA NORTH.
Thank you to everyone; band has made my high school career. I cannot even express the emotion. All of you are my family, and my friends.
Flutes: you guys were amazing this year. thanks for all your hard work. always remember 10/12/07. =)
Seniors: WE MADE IT! thanks for an AWESOME 4 YEARS. Lets ROCK it tomorrow and show what 2008 is all about. =D
Tomorrow, rock it out. WHO ARE WE!? WAUKESHA NORTH! |
| a very proud North senior band parent |
10/19/2007 |
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| Good luck tomorrow at State! This is my last year to watch you compete at Whitewater as a band parent and I want you all to know how proud you make us parents. All of the music memorizing, learning the drill, the hours and hours of practice, during school, Monday nights, extra sectionals...you've all put in so much energy and time. Now on Saturday put your heart into your performance and you will have something you will always be proud to remember! There's a reason that you've been coming out on top so far this fall...you're playing a great show with an outstanding group of young people. The freshmen and sophomores have learned what it takes to compete at a high level and the juniors and seniors have become leaders. You may not realize it now. But 5, 10 and even 25 years from now you will look back at these band years and see how much you grew as people. So go out there tomorrow and show everyone what a great band you are. Play out with emotion and excitement. Enjoy it! Shine like Northstars!!! |
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| Waukesha, WI |
| Just wanted to wish you Good Luck at State! The entire Northstar Band and Staff is awesome -- I'm proud of all of you! Remember, no matter what the score or who gets the trophy, if you do your best, YOU ARE THE CHAMPIONS! |
| North Colorguard |
10/16/2007 |
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| waukesha, WI WAUKESHA NORTH - |
Hey you guys!
Only 3, thats right, THREE more days until STATE!
You better be pumped! Keep up the hard work, it's all going to pay off. Remember what Fisher said. Walk with a swagger and be respectful of your competition. We need to not just act like champions, but be champions.
So, let's be the best we can be, and give it our all!
"Who are we?"
"WAUKESHA NORTH!!" |
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| Waukesha, WI |
Great show on Sunday. I was not really excited to be coming to Fort knowing that you had to play inside. WOW! I was so glad I went. You were exciting to watch and to hear the sound that only the Northstar band can make was even better inside. Thanks for a great show. Now it will be one last show- PERSONAL BEST!
Northstar Mom |
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| Waukesha, WI |
| Wow Northstars, you've come a long way this season. Stay focused and continue to work for excellence. You're not done and other wonderful bands will be practicing very hard this week. Give it your all until the very end. Good luck!! |
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| brookfield, WI Waukesha North-parent - |
Congratulations Northstar Marching Band!
You have taken the Northstar Marching Band's tradition of excellence to the next level.
Thank you for your dedication and a wonderful field show. We are all looking forward to your State competition performance.
Band Parent, 2001-2005
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| 2008 |
Northstars: We have had the most successful season that our program has seen in a long time and I am proud of each and every one of you. However, this week we really need to stay focused on our objectives. The season is NOT over yet. We have MUCH to improve on in visual, music, percussion, and guard. Please remember that we have 6 DAYS left to make it PERFECT. If you have already thought that it's over; you're wrong. It's NOT over. In fact, it hasn't even begun...
Best Wishes this week!
Dana Wielgus
PS: Who ARE we!? |
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| San Diego, CA Waukesha North High School - 1998 |
| Wow... its good to see that the Northstar Band is still this competitive after all these years!!! Good job at your competitions!!! Good luck at Cudhay and Fort Atkinson |
| Senior....color guard |
10/12/2007 |
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Hey there guys, as we go into this last week with Cudhay & Fort this weekend I just wanted to stop by and say I am SO proud of every one of you guys. You have worked so hard to get where your at now. I have never been this happy,this soon with my show. We have all worked so hard, so lets continue for 1 MORE WEEK!
To the color guard- you girls, o my goodness, you have work so hard. We have NEVER had a color guard like this. All of our work has been paying off, but lets continue. 1 MORE WEEK GIRLS!!! I am so proud of you and no matter what the out come is, I am so happy with everything we have accompished this year! Good luck next week! Lets do this!
Thank you for such an amazing senior year!
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| Northstar Bando Alum |
10/11/2007 |
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| North- keep up the great work! It makes all of us who graduated SO proud to see you guys continue to have such a strong sense of work ethic and pride! See you all at State! |
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Congrats on two outstanding performances at DC Everest and Merrill last weekend! Way to set a standard of excellence for all marching bands to strive for this season, especially for those of us on this side of town!
Good luck this weekend at Cudahy and Fort Atkinson! We'll see you soon. |
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Hello Everyone. First let me congratulate you all on a spectacular performance this weekend. It was amazing. These next few days, we have to really stay focused. I want it. I WANT IT BAD. I think you all want it bad too. So this next week, lets just DO IT!!!!!
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| Waukesha, WI Waukesha North - 1982 |
I had the honor of supporting the Waukesha Northstar band this weekend for the DC EVEREST and MERRILL overnighter as a chaperone.
The band members performed and acted in a responsible, positive and honorable way the entire weekend.
I appreciate the opportunity to support this wonderful group of young individuals.
Keep up the good work...Set your goals high.
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| 2008 |
WOW. northstars, in my 4 years dedication to this program, NEVER have I been prouder to be apart of this group than I was this weekend. I am VERY proud of each and every one of you. Let's really stay focused these final two weeks. Seniors, we have 3 shows left-lets make them count. Everyone else, think about Doepke's favorite quote:
"It is easier to be better than someone else than the best you can be."
and Bova's:
"If you HESITATE, you WONT succeed."
and Fisher's
"It is better to come out as a champion than it is to be a winner."
Lets make it happen.
I love each and every one of you with all my hearts. |
| DANA WIELGUS!!!! |
10/05/2007 |
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HEY NORTHSTARS!!!!!
WHO'S AFRAID OF THE
BIG BAD WOLF
BIG BAD WOLF
BIG BAD WOLF
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Let's do it this weekend, I know we got this!!!
WHO ARE WE!!!???
WAUKESHA NORTH
Love always,
Your FAVORITE Senior,
Dana =) |
| Kaycee Bartolotta |
10/04/2007 |
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Wow. I cannot believe I am a senior. This is an amazing season and could not ask for a better one. I love every single one of you in band, you all are a blast.
Lets really focus and show Wausau what Waukesha North is all about.
And don't forget, dont let the Big Bad Wolf come and blow your house down!!!
Love always,
Kaycee Bartolotta
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| Waukesha, WI Waukesha West - 2010 |
| I just wanted to let the Colorguard know they are looking very good this season! As a part of Waukesha West's colorguard, I know how much time and energy goes into that activity. Keep up that hot spinning! |
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| Waukesha, WI |
| Just wanted to say THANK YOU for a great afternoon today (9/23). I know a lot of hard work was requried by many and the North Bandfest was wonderful! Good Luck this season, and know that this ex-BandMom will be cheering you on at every opportunity. |
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Lake Park Pictures are up!!
www.bandorders.com
There are some pretty nice ones.
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| Justin Marschall |
09/19/2007 |
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Congrats to the Northstar Marching Band on your great performance last weekend. I was fortunate enough to see your show during halftime on September 14th. I must say that I was very impressed and that I enjoyed your show very much. I wish you all much success, good health, and safe travels for the remainder of the season.
-Justin Marschall
Drum Major
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| Waukesha, WI |
CONGRATULATIONS ON AN OUTSTANDING SHOWING AT LAKE PARK !!!
Your performance/competition results were THE BEST in all the many years the Northstar Band has travelled to Roselle !! Keep up the great work !! Looking forward to seeing and hearing your show !!
Doepke
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| Waukesha, WI |
Great job at the football game on Friday! Who would have thought we could have performed with all of the rain and so little time on the field!
Movement 3 and 4 are up for this week! Embrace the work eithic! |
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| Waukesha WI, |
| Hey! Great job at camp! Remember that work ethic is the key to success! |
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| Belvidere, IL Waukesha North - 1977 |
| I stumbled across this site while looking at classmates.com. I am so glad to see the North band program thriving. Both of my children were so heavily influenced by my band activities (and stories) while I attended North, that they chose to be involved in band during thier High School years. Their only dissapiontment was NO MARCHING band. That is one area North has always excelled in and I am proud to say I was involved at the very begining. I am sad to say I missed the Band reunion a few years ago, I would have most definitely participated in it. Keep up the great work! And God Bles you all! Stu Dobson, Class of '77 JPS award recipient, 1977. |
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| Crestview, FL Waukesha North - 1977 |
| The Northstar band has always been proud, even from its inception and early years. Keep up the hard work which makes us all stand a little taller, from a former band member. |
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