Oakwood Elementary first year band students performed for their family members and friends recently. Shown are first year band members:Front: Harley Troyer, Paisley Bartley, Sage Stork, Makenna Manz, Allison Manz. Back: Mason Parker, Chase Manz, Trevor Naugle, Zaine Bidlack, Dezaray Davis, Elliette Roughton, and Abby Wharry. Oakwood Elementary second year band students recently performed for…
By: Stan Jordan This picture was taken Thursday, October 4, 2018 by Bryce Steiner with the drone owned by West Bend News, at about 80ft elevation. The occasion being the high school bonfire. The cheerleaders, band, and color guard were all in attendance. I am very glad to show you this picture, because I, and…
The Antwerp Marching Band presents their Michael Jackson music and formations during halftime of the Fairview football game on Friday Sept. 14th. More pictures at westbendnews.net
Friday night, the Friends of the Paulding Chamber hosted a new event: Tunes, Brews & BBQ on the street near Herb Monroe Park. Jen and The Foggy Creek Band opened the evening creating an enthusiasm that rolled through the crowd. If you happened to miss them, they will be giving an encore performance at the…
Taylor Sarrazine of the Woodlan FFA Chapter attended the Premiere Leadership Training (PLT) workshop recently held at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center. State Officers, District Officers from all 12 districts, Section Directors from Sections 1,2,3 and 4, State FFA Band and State FFA Choir Officers all participated. Approximately 100 people were in attendance to participate…
After hundreds of hours of practice, hard work and dedication, the Spirit of Woodlan Marching Band advanced to and participated in the ISSMA State Finals on Oct. 29th at Lucas Oil Stadium where they placed 5th out of the top Indiana bands. The band has also been chosen by our State Representative, Marlin Stutzman, to…
Dear Friends and Spirit of Woodlan Supporters, The Spirit of Woodlan Marching Band has earned a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our State Representative, Marlin Stutzman, has chosen the band to represent Northeastern Indiana and East Allen County Schools in the 2017 Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. Our children have worked incredibly hard for…
The Paulding High School Band played their instruments as they waited at Fort Wayne International Airport for the Honor Flight to arrive from Washington DC on Thursday, Sept. 22nd. The band performed patriotic music throughout the evening as the Honor Flight members and their escorts walked through a huge crowd of people who lined the…
Archer Marching Band At Archbold On Saturday, September 24 the Antwerp archers marching band travel to Archbold Ohio for a 19 friendly competition and sharing of a great time. Many of the schools from throughout Northwest Ohio had a performance and dance routine along with their music. It was a great evening with a slight…
New Haven competed against 20+ other schools in the band competition at Bluffton on Saturday, September 12. The day was off and on rainy but that didn’t dampen the Bulldogs spirit band. There are 34 musicians in the New Haven band, and they won the Visual Effects Award. The band picked up second place at…
Fort Wayne Area Community Band will present a free concert Tuesday, July 12 at Foellinger in the style of John Philip Sousa with the part of the March King played by assistant conductor David Blackwell. Downbeat is 7:30 p.m. The 80- member concert band will perform two movements from Peer Gynt Suite, Zampa Overture, Asleep…
By: Stan Jordan The above picture of the old band stand in the park was loaned to us by Alyn Bichard. He found it in an old trunk that belonged to his grandma. We are standing on the north side looking east. This picture was an old post card posted marked 1915. The cement steps…
By: Kimberly Smith A new year could mean a lot of various things to different people. It is perhaps a moment in time that betokens a fresh start and new beginning. Opportunities have a tendency to arise, and desires seem to be impassioned by a contemporary focus on set resolutions or goals. Some people may…
