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Written by Heather on January 04, 2009, 11:23:11 AM
Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Hall of Fame Member -
Class of 2008



Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Highlights:
  • Visual Staff of the “Marching Raider Band” from 1981-2003
  • Cavalcade of Bands “American Conference” Championship (1982)
  • Cavalcade of Bands “Yankee Conference” Championship (1983)

Affiliations:
  • Police Athletic League Drum and Bugle Corps, 1976-85
  • Archbishop Ryan HS Marching Band (1977-1981 Member, 1981-2003 Staff)
  • Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps, 1994-97, 1999-present

Championships:
  • Archbishop Ryan Cavalcade of Bands “American Conference” Championship (1982)
  • Archbishop Ryan Cavalcade of Bands “Yankee Conference” Championship (1983)


Honors:
 
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Written by Heather on January 04, 2009, 10:41:15 AM
Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Hall of Fame Member -
Class of 2008


Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Highlights:
  • Moderator of the “Marching Raider Band” from 1981-1993
  • Cavalcade of Bands “American Conference” Championship (1982)
  • Cavalcade of Bands “Yankee Conference” Championship (1983)

Teaching/Administrative Experience:
  • Science Chair, Bishop Neumann Catholic High School
  • Science Chair, Dean of Studies, Archbishop Ryan High School
  • Principal/President, Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School
  • Principal, Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School
  • Part-Time Professor, Philadelphia Community College
  • Part-Time Professor, Holy Family College
  • Part-Time Professor, Manor College
  • Part-Time Professor, Bucks County Community College

Affiliations:
  • Archbishop Ryan HS Marching Band (1981-1993)
  • National Science Teachers Association
  • American Society of Curriculum and Development
  • Audubon Society
  • National Catholic Education Association
  • United States Chess Federation
  • Middle States Association of Schools - served on four evaluation teams
  • United Space Foundation
  • Philadelphia Art Museum
  • Philadelphia Academy of Music

Championships:
  • Archbishop Ryan Cavalcade of Bands “American Conference” Championship (1982)
  • Archbishop Ryan Cavalcade of Bands “Yankee Conference” Championship (1983)
  • Bishop McDevitt Chess Club Catholic League Championship

Honors:
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Written by Heather on January 04, 2009, 10:06:49 AM
Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Hall of Fame Member -
Inaugural Class of 2007

Born: January 6, 1967. Died: July 19, 1997.



Archbishop Ryan Music Highlights
Member from 1981-1985

1981- 1982
  • Marching Band - 2nd place Independence Conference – Trombone
  • Jazz Band, Concert Band, Pit Band – Trombone

1982- 1983
  • Marching Band - American Conference Champions – Baritone
  • Jazz Band, Concert Band, Pit Band – Trombone

1983- 1984
  • Marching Band - Yankee Conference Champions- Baritone
  • Trombone Soloist - “My Man”, Lieutenant, Section Leader
  • Jazz Band, Concert Band, Pit Band - Trombone
  • “Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Music” Award

1984- 1985
  • Marching Band - 2nd place Yankee Conference – Baritone
  • Soloist “Lullaby of Birdland”, Lieutenant, Section Leader
  • Jazz Band, Concert Band, Pit Band – Trombone
  • “Best Soloist” Burlington County Jazz Festival
  • All Catholic Band - Trombone (1st Chair)

2007

Drum and Bugle Corps Experience
  • 1985: P.A.L (Police Athletic League)- Baritone

Teaching Experience
  • Archbishop Ryan High School Marching Band - 1985-1991
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Written by Heather on January 04, 2009, 09:51:29 AM
Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Hall of Fame Member -
Inaugural Class of 2007


Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Highlights:
  • Director of the “Marching Raider Band” from 1980-2004, 2008-Present
  • Cavalcade of Bands “American Conference” Championship (1982)
  • Cavalcade of Bands “Yankee Conference” Championship (1983)
  • Many awards, accolades, and top 5 finishes.

Teaching Experience:
  • Archbishop Wood High School - Assistant Director (1971-1974)
  • LaSalle High School - Woodwind Instructor (1972-1992)
  • St. Peter’s High School - Assistant Director (1973-1979)
  • Archbishop Kennedy High School - Music Department Head (1974-1975)
  • Cardinal O’Hara High School - Woodwind Instructor (1974-1975)
  • Mount St. Joseph’s Academy - Woodwind Instructor (1974)
  • Chestnut Hill College - Woodwind Courses (1976-1977)

Archbishop Ryan High School:
  • Director of Bands (marching, jazz, concert, indoor groups, liturgical, pit, junior) (1980-Present)
  • Director of Musical Theater (2004-Present)
  • Curricular Music (1980-Present)
  • Bishop Kenrick High School - Band Director (1988-1991)
  • Community College of Philadelphia - “Music Pathways” Instructor (1989-1991)
  • Cardinal Dougherty High School - Concert Band Director (1991-Present)
  • Villanova University - Electronic Music Instructor (Huh-Present)

Affiliations:
  • Archbishop Ryan HS Marching Band (1980-2004, 2008-Present)
  • Archbishop Ryan HS Instrumental Music Teacher (1980-Present)

Championships:
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Written by Heather on January 04, 2009, 09:41:39 AM
Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Hall of Fame Member -
Inaugural Class of 2007

Born: January 26, 1925. Died: May 31, 2003.


Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Highlights:
  • Drill designer, instructor, program coordinator (1980-1995)
  • Cavalcade of Bands “American Conference” Championship (1982)
  • Cavalcade of Bands “Yankee Conference” Championship (1983)
  • Many awards, accolades, and top 5 finishes.

Affiliations:
  • United States Marine Corps - Drill Instructor
  • McCall’s Blue Birds Drum and Bugle Corps - Member/Staff (1945-early 1950s)
  • Archer-Epler Musketeers Drum and Bugle Corps - Member/Staff (1950s)
  • Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps - Member/Staff (1958-1971)
  • Archbishop Wood HS Marching Band - Staff (1966-1975)
  • Wissahickon HS Marching Band - Staff (1977-1979)
  • Archbishop Ryan HS Marching Band (1981-1995)
  • Judging affiliations - Drum Corps Associates, Cavalcade of Bands

Championships
  • Archer-Epler Musketeers VFW National Championship (1954)
  • Reading Buccaneers VFW National Championship (1960)
  • Reading Buccaneers VFW National Championship (1961)
  • Reading Buccaneers VFW National Championship (1962)
  • Reading Buccaneers DCA National Championship (1965)
  • Archbishop Wood HS - National Catholic Band Masters Association 1st Place (1966)
  • Archbishop Wood HS - National Catholic Band Masters Association 1st Place (1967)
  • Reading Buccaneers DCA National Championship (1968)
  • Archbishop Wood HS - Parade Of Champions Gold Award (1970)
  • Archbishop Ryan Cavalcade of Bands “American Conference” Championship (1982)
  • Archbishop Ryan Cavalcade of Bands “Yankee Conference” Championship (1983)

Honors
 
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