Saturday, March 29, 2008

April through August 2008 Band Schedule now available

The April through August 2008 Band Calendar Schedule is now available online here.

A more permanent link also appears in the left most column of this web site.

# posted by Edward @ 9:51 PM

Congratulations to the CMS Jazz Band

The Centennial Middle School Jazz Band placed 2nd out of all middle school jazz bands at the recent Jazz Northwest festival. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time the CMS Jazz Band has placed in competition - a video of their performance of "Caravan" is available on the CMS Bands web site. Their web site also has more information about the performers.

# posted by Edward @ 8:53 PM

Friday, March 28, 2008

Congratulations to WV Band Member Kelly Hansen

The Chase Youth Award - Community Involvement - Teen Division was awarded to
Kelly Hansen of West Valley High School.

Congratulations Kelly!

Kelly is in the 9th grade at WVHS and a percussionist in the band.

# posted by Edward @ 7:08 PM

Saturday, March 15, 2008

March 18th Band Boosters Meeting Has Been Canceled

The Band Boosters meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a future date.

# posted by Edward @ 12:48 PM

Announcement

The father of Mr. Loucks' wife, Maureen, passed away this morning. He had been a pastor and lived in Florida.

Mr. Loucks and his wife are departing for Florida as soon as possible.

Condolences and cards may be sent to Jim Loucks at West Valley High School.

The Band Boosters will be sending flowers and condolences on behalf of the band and the band community.

# posted by Edward @ 12:46 PM

Monday, March 10, 2008

Next Band Boosters Meeting - Tuesday, March 18th, 7 pm

The next Band Boosters meeting will be held in the WV band room on Tuesday, March 18th at 7 pm.

# posted by Edward @ 11:15 AM

Friday, March 07, 2008

Friday Basketball update

Othello Girls: 58 versus WV Girls: 38.

Last I heard, the band will return home to Spokane during the day on Saturday.

# posted by Edward @ 5:56 PM

Thursday, March 06, 2008

West Valley HS State Basketball update

Boys 2A Thursday: West Valley (Spokane) scored 39 versus Sehome 49. Sehome advances.

Girls 2A Thursday: WV plays Elma high school, this evening at 7 pm. Final score Elma 62, WV 58.

WV Girls will play in the consolation brackets on Friday at 3:30 pm. If they win that game, they will then advance to the final for 4th - 7th place position - that game to be played on Saturday at 1:30 pm.

One way or another the band expects to return to Spokane some time on Saturday.

# posted by Edward @ 4:59 PM

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

WVHS 2A State Basketball update

The WVHS Girls basketball team won their game this afternoon and will advance to play on Thursday at 7 pm. They will also play on Friday.

The WVHS Boys game is in progress Wednesday evening - WVHS Boy's lost to Pt. Townsend. WV Boys play again on Thursday at 2 pm. If they win, they go on to play on Friday; if they do not win, they are done for the season.

# posted by Edward @ 7:40 PM

West Valley Student featured on KXLY in January

In January, West Valley student Stephanie Hjortedal was featured on KXLY as a "Shining Star" for success in basketball, band (percussion), academics, student government and ... more. Congratulations to Stephanie for her drive and success - Stephanie is an inspiration to all.

# posted by Edward @ 7:21 PM