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The End and 2020 was Weird
Let’s imagine, shall we, that we’re sitting in the Woodlan auditeria. Tables span the room with lovely sparkly centerpieces, and band...
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Kathy
- Oct 19, 2020
- 4 min
Memories of a Band Mom
In 2016, my daughter came to me and said, "Mom, I'm going to join the marching band." And I panicked. Because being a band parent was a...
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Kathy
- Oct 16, 2020
- 2 min
A Night of Celebration: One Last Time for Our Seniors
Senior night. A marvelous tradition where we honor our seniors. Tonight, October 16th, before the football game, escorted by their proud...
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Kathy
- Oct 1, 2020
- 1 min
Back on the Field
On Friday, September 18th, the Spirit of Woodlan performed at halftime during the football game. Maybe not in uniform. Maybe not a whole...
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Kathy
- Jul 16, 2020
- 2 min
Help Wanted: Banquet
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Help Wanted: Community Night
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
- Jul 2, 2020
- 4 min
Help Wanted: Uniforms
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Help Wanted: Concessions
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
- Jun 29, 2020
- 3 min
Help Wanted: Meal Preparation
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
- Jun 18, 2020
- 4 min
Help Wanted: Pit Crew
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
- Jun 16, 2020
- 5 min
Help Wanted: Decorations
Everyone has skills. Everyone has talents. Everyone has a desire to make their children happy. (I mean, mostly. Right?) Anywho, if...
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Kathy
- Nov 15, 2019
- 1 min
The Glorious End of A Thousand Cranes
A lone voice drifted through the fall air. (Thank you, Tanner, for the fabulous solo you delivered every week!) A desire. A plea. A wish....
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Spirit Of Woodlan
- Nov 7, 2019
- 2 min
Crane-volution
I’m sorry, what? I still have cranes on the brain, and making up words is fun…that’s what. Every show season is different, but each year...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
- Oct 30, 2019
- 2 min
Semi-State Stress
Last Saturday, the Spirit of Woodlan played, not for judges, but for the community. The rain drove them inside, and no one cared. They...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
- Oct 25, 2019
- 1 min
Woodlan Didn’t Win, But They Did
ISSMA regionals happened last Saturday. It was warm and sunny and not like October at… Did we win? Oh, well…Nope. Which is odd for us,...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
- Oct 17, 2019
- 1 min
Cranes on the Brain
We have waded deep into competition season. The cranes have invaded life, taking over thoughts and dreams. The melody plays on a constant...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
- Oct 10, 2019
- 2 min
Never the Same Show Twice
The Spirit of Woodlan strives for perfection, to get every note and every step exactly right. Well, for humans, that’s impossible. Who...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
- Oct 2, 2019
- 2 min
Let’s Talk Theme: A Thousand Cranes
No competition last weekend. That was weird, right? But there was much fundraising! I hope everyone enjoyed some pancakes…and a nap. And...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
- Sep 28, 2019
- 2 min
Cheering Leads to Awesome
When asked how they did after the Snider competition, the band promptly replied…Good. Mr. Slattery replied with a nod. “Not your best,...
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Spirit Of Woodlan
- Sep 4, 2019
- 2 min
Embrace Competition Season, For It is Here
I hope everyone enjoyed last Saturday, for it was the last free Saturday we’ll have for a couple of months. Band. Band. And more band are...
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