02/14/2009Happy
Valentine's Day!
I added the cover of the program guide from the 1982 MBA Regional
Competition to the MBA Competitions
page. Soon you'll be able to click on this guide and view all of it except
the advertisements.
I've added a story to go along with a picture that has been on this site
since the earliest days. It is Tina Benson (Skenes)
recollection of the first group of Marching Raiders taking a trip to
Disney World!
I've added the story, which she originally posted on FaceBook, to the
1972 Season (the 1972-73
school year). The picture and her story are at the bottom of that page.
02/11/2009
Corrected all the listing of R.
L. Starcher to S. L. Starcher through the early and mid 1970's.
Cleaned up some other miscellaneous errors, etc...
02/07/2009
Cindy Coleman (Terry) contacted me with some corrections for
her sister, Stephanie Coleman,
and James Copeland. I had them listed as Raider Class of
1979, but their senior year was 1979-1980.
Sometimes I get the marching season and the graduating class confused.
Please let me know if you find anything like that, so I can correct it.
Your input makes this place better everyday!
02/09/2009
Ron Barnes
emailed the MBA competition audio files he'd posted on the FaceBook group
to me, and I've added them to the Audio and Video section.
I've added the digitized
version of four cassette tapes (both sides of each), submitted by Tommy Dawkins, to the
Audio and
Video section. These are a bit larger than the other files, so give them a few
seconds to load into your Windows Media Player (or whatever default program you
use). You should be able to download these to your computer. As time
permits, I'll cut these down into their component performances.
I finished scanning all of the items (schedules, newspaper clippings, contest guides, etc.)
submitted by Joey Davis - in 2004 - and hope to begin adding them to the site.
In order to add the festival and competition programs submitted by Joey (he
had lots) to those I already had and keep them semi organized, I've renamed the
More Marching Memorabilia link to Band Festival and
Competition Programs. I've moved everything that was there to the
original Marching Memorabilia section, and moved all programs to
this newly renamed area.
I corrected Assistant Director Mark Reese's name in a couple of
places. I had him as Mark Deese. Thanks to Kim
Anderson Cumber for catching that one! Sorry Mr. Reese.
Remember, if you find any errors, have any suggestions, or want to submit
something to the site, contact me.
02/04/2009
I've updated the list of
people offering help to the website.
I've added the webpage behind the Audio and Video link, so if you click on
it, you actually get something other than an error message. So far I have the two audio files
submitted by James Copeland. These are the 1978 Raider Band Day and
1979 Burns' Cup Judges' audio. I'm looking forward to getting more.
I've updated/corrected lots of the links, and added new images to some areas,
so look around.
Remember to tell your friends!
01/15/2009
I've updated
lots of the links to pages and images here and at my
Class of 1984
website.
I changed the Lewis Meyers' menu item name to In Memory.
Lewis will still keep his own page, but Cathy Wiggins made a nice suggestion
about a tribute to our other friends who've passed away, and I hope to expand
that section soon.
I added an Audio and Video section to the main menu
here. Don't get to excited about the menu addition just yet though, I'm
still waiting for some audio from some of the gang on
FaceBook, but it is coming.
01/10/2009
Updated the Academy list for those providing images
and information.
Added a page to the 1981 Season from the pictures added to the
Marching Raiders' group on FaceBook by Victoria Benson (Arick).
Somebody PLEASE help me with the names!
01/08/09
Ok, we all know it is a shame that I haven't done anything
to this site in almost three and a half years, but maybe I can work on it
a little 'here and there'.
For testing, I've updated an image and some text on the main
page.
08/08/05
Added a new website to the
Local Links page.
RSHS-Alumni.Org by Randy Smith and Thomas Pangborn is
a great place to get together with the old gang.
They are considering adding a room just for the Marching Raiders.
08/06/05
Beware the nasty guestbook spammers!
I've made our guestbook a static page. I have to add new entries manually,
but we won't have to see the porno spammers anymore. There are numerous
links to the original guestbook page, so if you find one with the 'bad stuff'
let me know, but otherwise the guestbook should now be a safe place to visit
again.
Corrections have been made to the recently updated
1980 Performances page. A dozen plus names added or corrected thanks
to the efforts of Marching Raider History Cathy Wiggins
07/17/05
The Marching Raiders' 1980
Season has been updated!
Sixteen pictures have been added, and the original three have been
rescanned. Remember to click on the images to view photos at their full
size.
I've locked down the guestbook, so spammers can't ruin it anymore. The
downside is that it will take longer to add new entries to the list. The
delay in seeing changes to the guestbook will only be a day, so don't be
discouraged from signing in. I know there are several who visit the site
who haven't signed, so get on the list today!
07/15/05
Nothing like taking 6 months
off, huh?
The (not so new anymore, but still great) job has kept me away
much longer than originally anticipated, but I haven't lost interest
in this site by any means!
I apologize for the recent 'glut' of internet losers posting
porn links in our guestbook. I'm planning to make the guestbook a 'view
only' page, and I'll add the new entries manually then.
I still have lots new pictures to add and have begun receiving promises
of even more, so I'll have to get back down to business soon!
Hope Your Having a GREAT Summer!
