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Friday, May 27 at 7 pm Saturday, June 4


Commencement Mattress Fundraiser
High School Stadium (weather Norwin High School
permitting) OR Auditorium
Monday, June 6–Friday, June 10
Monday, May 30 at 10 am Norwin Summer Music Camp
Memorial Day Parade Register by May 20
Downtown Irwin Open to incoming instrumental
music students in grades 5 (orch)
Wednesday, June 1 from 6-8 pm and 6 through 9
New Band Member Rehearsal
New Band Parent Orientation

Thursday, June 2 from 6-9 pm


New Band Member Rehearsal
New Band Parent Orientation

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Norwin Middle School


Spring Band Concert
May 19, 2016

Denise Bilott, director


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From the Superintendent

As Superintendent of Schools and on behalf of all in attendance this


evening, I congratulate and commend all student musicians who are
performing tonight. We recognize your extraordinary musical abilities,
acknowledging that you represent the best and the brightest of our
youth and also what is great about our country.

The Norwin School District is a national model for supporting and


advancing music education and the performing arts. It is an allegiance
based on tradition and community pride and a commitment to
academic excellence, music education, and the performing arts.

Research provided by the National Association for Music Education


shows that students in high-quality school music programs score higher
on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient
music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of
the school or school district. Therefore, I encourage all in attendance
to continue as advocates of music education and the arts by taking a
greater leadership role in your schools and communities to strengthen
and preserve K-12 music and arts programs.

We thank our hosts today, the principals and music teachers, as well as
the numerous Norwin parent and community volunteers who provide
never-ending support to our developing musicians. They all deserve
our profound gratitude.

Best wishes for an enjoyable evening, and please continue to keep


from
music and the performing arts in a prominent place in your lives, both
now and in the future!

Board of Education and Administration


William H. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
PRIDE-INTEGRITY-EXCELLENCE
Norwin Education Association
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Norwin Band Aides From the Principal
Good Evening,
The Objectives of the Norwin Band Aides Corporation are as follows:
I want to thank all of you for your attendance at this evening’s spring
1. To stimulate and sustain interest among the Band Aides and the students at
Norwin High School in band activities at Norwin High School by cooperating band concert. It is hard to imagine that the school year is quickly
with school authorities and the Norwin Band Director. coming to an end. I am very proud of the overall accomplishments
of our students and their commitment to our school. As always, I
2. To raise and distribute monies, as required for the activities of the band, not am delighted to acknowledge this year’s group of young musicians
funded by the Norwin School District. All fund drives to be organized at the who have devoted countless hours above and beyond the scope of
recommendation of the Board of Directors.
the classroom to hone their musical skills. Their commitment and
3. To support and promote music education in the Norwin School District by dedication to success in the arts, as well as the classroom, is astonishing
advocating for policies that will enhance the music education of students in to say the least. I am extremely proud of each and every member and
the Norwin School District in cooperation with the Norwin Band Director and the role they play in carrying on the proud tradition of the Norwin
school officials. Band. Please continue to encourage, enlighten and support your
children as they grow into quality young adults. Again, I thank you for
The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of Norwin Band, was
being here and hope you enjoy this evening’s program.
founded in 1961. Today, the Band Aides support the band program through
fundraisers like the stadium concession stand, monthly hoagie sales, Sarris
Candy at Easter and Christmas, and by organizing events such as an annual Sincerely,
craft show, a car cruise each spring, winter guard shows, and the annual Band
Festival, which has been hosted at Norwin for over 50 years. The Band Aides Mr. Suman
are not just a support group to provide for the students’ opportunities &
activities, but members also enjoy the support and friendship of other band
and guard parents while fully engaging in their teen’s band activities.
The life benefits of music education
The Band Aides usually meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 7:30–8:15
pm in the high school cafeteria. The next meeting will be Monday, June 13. Music is a place where you need to work at something for an
extended period of time before you get good at it and have fun at it.
Join us for freshman orientation Where in our schools will kids learn how to sustain attention for a
from 6-8 pm on long period of time and achieve a higher level of excellence?
Wednesday, June 1, and Thursday, June 2.
Students are required to attend both rehearsals; Music. And nowhere else.
parents are asked to attend one of two —Fran Kick
identical informational sessions
on EITHER Wednesday OR Thursday.
Regular exposure to music, and especially active participation in music,
For more information, to donate or volunteer, may stimulate development of many different areas of the brain.
or to get information about sponsorship opportunities, visit us at: In terms of brain development, musical performance is every bit
as important educationally as reading or writing.
http://norwinbands.net/nba —Oliver Sacks

or email norwinbandaidesSM@gmail.com anytime.


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About the directors From 2002-2006 Mr. Ian Morrison was appointed band director. Under the
direction of Ian Morrison the Norwin Marching Band remained competitive
Michael Szymanski is a 1991 graduate of Norwin High School and and a new focus was brought to the Concert Ensembles of the Norwin Band
received a B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University in 1995. Program paving the way for the successes of the current Wind Ensemble and
Mr. Szymanski has been the Middle School Orchestra director since Concert Band.
being hired in 1996 and became the High School Orchestra director
in 1998. In addition to their annual winter and spring concerts, the Mr. Robert Traugh was band director from 2007 through 2013, assisted by Mr.
Gregory Ondayko and Associate Director Mrs. Kimberly Glover. The Norwin
H.S. Orchestra often performs with the Norwin Chorus, at invitational
Percussion Ensemble performed at the PMEA State Convention in 2009 and
festivals and for various community and scholastic events. In recent
in 2013, as well as at the 2011 MENC All-East Convention. At PMEA State
years, the H.S. Orchestra has received numerous Superior ratings at Adjudications the Norwin Concert Band received excellent ratings in 2008,
PMEA Music Performance Assessments and other adjudicated festivals. 2009, & 2010, culminating in a superior rating in 2011. The Norwin Wind
During his time at Norwin, Michael has also taught elementary band and Ensemble received superior ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011 at PMEA
orchestra, elementary and middle school general music, music theory, State Adjudications. The Norwin Jazz Ensemble in 2008 received accolades
and guitar. He has been the Music Department Chairperson since at the Slippery Rock Jazz Festival for best Saxophone Section, Best Rhythm
2011. In his time away from school, Mr. Szymanski enjoys reading, hiking, Section, Best Trombone Section, and Best Trumpet Section. In 2008 the
camping and long road trips. He continues to be an active freelance Norwin Marching Band performed at the Bands of America Super Regional in
performer on violin and viola. Michael and his wife Jennifer currently St. Louis and placed in the top ten at finals. In 2012 the marching band swept
reside in North Huntingdon with their daughters, Betsy and Abby. Bands of America Regional Championships in Monroeville (PA), Akron (OH),
and Towson (MD), including high music, visual, and general effect captions.
Tim Daniels is Director of Bands at Norwin High School. His duties
include directing the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble as Mr. Timothy Daniels began his tenure as director in 2013. Since then, Norwin
has taken first place in Class AAA in 2013 and in Class AA in 2014 at the
well as teaching AP Music Theory classes. Prior to joining the staff at
Bands of America Regional Championships at Gateway, bringing home the
Norwin, Tim served as a Band Director in the Arlington School District Championship in 2013. In 2014, they earned the Championship trophy from
in LaGrangeville, NY where he directed 9th Grade Band, Jazz Band, the Bands of America Regional Championships at Newark, Delaware. Norwin
and assisted with the marching band. Tim has also served in various also won the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association (PIMBA)
capacities on the band staffs of the Fox Chapel, Gateway and Penn- Class AAAA competition in 2013 and 2014, sweeping all three captions. The
Trafford marching bands. In addition to this experience, Mr. Daniels 2015 marching season was capped off by winning the USBands Group VI
spent the summer of 2009 marching with the Bluecoats Drum and Open Class National Championship.
Bugle Corps. Mr. Daniels received his B.M. in Music Education, trumpet
applied, from Youngstown State University. His primary teachers The band program continues to grow and new levels of performance
included Dr. Stephen L. Gage, Dr. Brandt Payne, Dr. Christopher excellence are set every year and in every ensemble at Norwin High School.
Krummel and Dr. Kent Englehardt. Tim is a member of the National
Association for Music Education and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. The Norwin Band has come a long way from the first 28 member group
A native of North Huntingdon, PA, Tim graduated from Norwin High under the direction of Mr. Winters. This organization has seen thousands of
students come through the program and each of them take into their lives
School in 2008. In addition to his responsibilities at Norwin, Tim enjoys
experiences gained only by participation in this program.
performing and plays as a freelance trumpeter in the Pittsburgh area.
I devote my strength and presence to all those by my side;
With tradition in my heart, I continue on with pride;
We are musicians, performers, artists of sound and sight;
Presence, pride, artistry. We move forward Norwin Knights.

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About the band program About the directors
The first Norwin High School Band was
formed in the 1923-1924 school year. It Greg Ondayko has held the position of Assistant Band Director at
consisted of 28 members, all boys. The first Norwin for 14 years. His duties include directing the Concert Band,
director was Mr. Steven Winter. The 1924 assisting with the Marching Band, Jazz Band and serving as supervisor of
Norwin yearbook stated “An organization, the woodwind program. Mr. Ondayko also teaches Music Technology I,
such as our Norwin Band turned out to be, II, & III as well as woodwind and brass lessons in repertory class. Under
is one that will make our high school known the direction of Mr. Ondayko, the Norwin H.S. Concert Band has been
throughout the state.” Little did they know adjudicated at Musicfest Orlando in 2002 and 2005, earning a 1st and
how prophetic that statement was, for the 2nd place ranking in AAA, and has earned a superior rating at the
Norwin High School Band has brought the PMEA Adjudication Festival in 2007. Most recently, the Concert Band
notice of the entire nation to our community. received Superior ratings in both Concert and Sightreading at the PMEA
By competing and receiving accolades Adjudication Festival. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Music
nationwide, quality of Norwin’s band program and the outstanding efforts
Education from Slippery Rock University in 2001. Before joining the
of the band students are a credit to not only the school district, but to the
staff at Norwin High School, he served as a marching/ woodwind tech
community that nurtures them.
at both Mars Area H.S. and at Thomas Jefferson H.S. in Pleasant Hills.
Mr. “Jimmy” Weaver was instrumental in establishing the early Norwin Band, Mr. Ondayko is a member of PMEA and the Westmoreland County
acting as band director beginning in 1924-25. Mr. George Weaver was another Music Educators Association. Greg also maintains a studio of clarinet,
influential individual to work with the band. With his father, Jimmy as assistant saxophone, and flute students. When Greg is not at school, he enjoys
band director, George directed the Irwin High School band from the late spending time with his wife Michele and daughter Ava. Additionally he
1940’s through the 1950’s while the district was temporarily divided into Irwin enjoys driving or racing one of his classic MoPar vehicles.
and North Huntingdon. He organized a junior band made up of elementary
and junior high students to strengthen and continually improve the music Kimberly Glover, a native Texan, is currently in her eleventh year
program of the future. as the Associate Band Director/Director of Percussion Studies. Her
responsibilities include assisting with all band functions, percussion grades
The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of Norwin Band, was 5-12, and directing the Norwin Percussion Ensemble. Under her tutelage,
founded in 1961, with Glen Zockoll as band director. The Band Aides have Norwin percussion students have earned placement in District, Region,
contributed enormously to the financial means of the band making it possible
State, All-Eastern and All-National level ensembles. Most recently the
for the students to concentrate on their performances.
Norwin Percussion Ensemble was invited to perform at the PMEA state
From the mid 60’s through the mid 70’s, band director Mr. Lawrence Radzevic conference in Hershey (2016), Erie (2013), Valley Forge (2009), and at
led the Norwin Band with a program that resembles that of today. A student the MENC All-Eastern Conference in Baltimore, Maryland (2011). Prior
field conductor under Mr. Radzevic’s tutelage, L.J. Hancock, would have an to joining the Norwin Band team, she taught band in Texas for 2 years in
even greater impact on the band and the entire music program at Norwin. the Pearland Independent School District and the Austin Independence
School District. Kim earned her Bachelors of Music Education from the
From 1976-2001, L.J. Hancock directed the Norwin Band, inspiring the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her
students to some the program’s greatest successes. Due to his charismatic Masters of Percussion Performance from the University of Texas. Mrs.
leadership, between 1980-1996 the Norwin Band placed in the top twenty Glover currently performs with various groups in the Pittsburgh region.
bands at the Bands of America Grand National Championships. Under his She is a member of PMEA/NAfME as well as the 2nd Vice-President of
direction the band took first place at the Bands of America Grand National the Pennsylvania chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Kim’s husband,
Championships in 1982, and achieved the Sudler Shield award for musical David, teaches Percussion at Slippery Rock University and they have a
excellence from the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
furry kid named, “Morris.”
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About the directors 7th Grade Band

Denise Bilott has been teaching for 15 years. She received a Flute Mia Teslevich Tenor Trombone
Bachelor of Music in Music Education Instrumental at Capital University Brooke Kaitlyn Tognarini Saxophone Ryan Bugay
Alexander Josephine Toth Saxen Selinger Andrew Golick
in Columbus (OH), and a Masters of Science in Education with an
Marissa Barkley Hunter Ward Kevin Turcovsky Logan Kemerer
emphasis on technology in the classroom from Walden University.
Aleksandra Rebecca Eddie Woods Shane Moore
Before working at Norwin, Mrs. Bilott taught 6-12 band at Charleroi Brozeski Waszkiewicz Alex Puskaric
Area School District and 7-8 General Music at Reynoldsburg City Emily Bulger Sydney Willig Baritone
School District in Reynoldsburg (OH). Mrs. Bilott plays clarinet in Donovan Davila Emma Zappone Saxophone Baritone
Westmoreland Symphonic Winds and enjoys spending time with her Ella Driggers Michael Tully Cody
husband, daughters Evelyn, Ella and Flora; and her two dogs, Mozart Ashley Ewing Bass Clarinet Justin Williams DeValkeneer
and Rocky. Mia Gill Cory Lackey John Sabados
Jaycie Greenawalt Trumpet Landon Pells
A graduate from the Norwin School District, Ian Morrison received Emma Guldin Alto Paul Angelcyk
Alivia Jarusinsky Saxophone Megan Barry Percussion
his B.S. in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Maegan Jordan Caleb Bailee Bertani Aiden Carson
and his M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Clarion University.
Sydney Lokay Andrykovitch Benjamin Bizzak John Dodaro
Mr. Morrison began teaching at Norwin in 2000 and his duties have Anne Mamas Kyla Bailey Maria DiToppa Tristan Eddy
included everything from Kindergarten Music to High School Band. Shallyn Mansfield Hunter Bell Zach Elko Donovon Ekberg
Currently, Mr. Morrison teaches string instruments at Hahntown, Mara Polczynski Hunter Bennett Justin Gass Jake Giatroudakis
Sheridan Terrace, Stewartsville, and Sunset Valley Elementary Schools Natalie Shuster Andrew Bilinsky Christian Guerzo Jackson Hughes
and Hillcrest Intermediate School. Mr. Morrison resides in North Kailey Sipe Sam Coll George Koncerak Logan Kelly
Huntingdon with his wife Kim and son Aiden. Elizabeth Smeltzer Tyler Cumpston Dylan Kuzma Antonio Lio
Courtney Spiering Shaylie Cuthbert Matthew Janiga Gavin McGuire
Devon Lippmann comes from a long line of musicians. His Jordyn Turcovski Amelia Flaherty Luke Lokay Matthew Murphy
Alex Gabauer Samuel McFall David Novotnak
grandfather wrote barbershop arrangements, and his father is a
Clarinet Johnny Haut Jamie Nese Abigail Perhoch
retired band director. Currently the band director at Hillcrest, he also
Dylan Amic Alex Hetrick Alec Patterson Ian Resnik
has served as high school band director, assistant director, middle Lydia Berger Emilie Horton Zachary Petrulak Andersen Schuller
school director, elementary instrumental teacher and as a general Elizabeth Burtner Christian Moore Ryan Pirger Jacob Valmassoni
music teacher to elementary-aged children. He earned the Phoebe Sarah Chervenick Shain Mosqueda Jonathan Powell Sean Webb
Apperson Hearst Outstanding Educator Award through the William Ethan Dutka Tony Sacco Brian Vieceli Mason Zihmer
Randolph Hearst Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Addison Gardner Marissa Schultz Logan Wade
Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. While attending IUP, Sydney Gass Richard Serembo Keegan Watkins
he sung with an acappella group known as The Braxmen, later known Kylee Golack Sam Taleff Carlin Whalen
as 4Real, which gained national fame by performing with numerous Cassie Hensler Elizabeth
Evan Huff Waszkiewicz Horn
Pittsburgh-based groups such as The Vogues, Johnny Angel & the Halos,
Aubree Jones Dylan Zeravica Victoria
Pure Gold, The Lettermen, The Drifters, The Turtles and many more.
Maura Lust Gasparovic
Kayla Morris Dennis Kalinin
Grace Perla
Brianna Shaffer
Megan Swick
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Audience Manners Special thanks to…

Thank you for joining us this evening. As the audience, you are an important The parents of all the students Mr. Brian O’Neil, Principal
part of tonight’s concert. The audience’s responsibility at formal concerts is represented tonight for Ms. Lisa Banasick,
to honor the efforts of the performers by providing a listening atmosphere in supporting Fine Arts Education Assistant Principal
which their performance can be appreciated by all. To that end, we ask your Our student musicians and the Hillcrest Intermediate
cooperation: Norwin School District School Administration & Staff
Board of Education Todd Leighty and the
Please silence your cell If very young children Show your appreciation Robert J. Perkins, President Auditorium Production Team
phones, and kindly put become restless and for the performance Barbara A. Viola, Vice President Mr. Evanov and the stage crew
them away during the disrupt others’ ability to by clapping after each Darlene J. Ciocca Pat Geiger, Jim Dezorzi and the
performance. listen, please take them selection. Whistling Tracey L. Czajkowski Norwin Maintenance
from the auditorium and cheering are not Rebecca A. Gediminskas and Custodial Staff
While the performance until they are quiet. appropriate at a formal Albert C. Lynn Ushers and Volunteers
is in progress, remain concert.
Shawn N. Petrisko The Norwin Music Department
seated and quiet. If it Please do not hum or
Donald W. Rhodes, Jr. Michael Szymanski
becomes necessary to clap along with the
Dennis J. Rittenhouse Tim Daniels
leave the auditorium, performers, unless
please do so between specifically invited to Brianne E. Sturgeon, Student Rep. Greg Ondayko
musical selections. do so. Mark Downey, Student Rep. Kim Glover
William H. Kerr, Ed.D., Denise Bilott
Superintendent of Schools Ian Morrison
Timothy J. Kotch, Sr., Devon Lippmann
Asst. Superintendent Bridget Faulk
Mrs. Natalie A. McCracken, Lauren McCurdy
Middle School Jazz Band Asst. Superintendent Elizabeth Stephens
and the Norwin School Fred King
Alto Saxophone Trumpet Piano District Administration Lynn Spiegel
Hunter Bennett Paul Angelcyk Anna Burtnett Norwin Faculty and Staff Norwin Band Aides, especially
Alex Gabauer Isaac Anticole Michael D. Choby, Principal Pete Bazanos, President
Erik Hartzo Megan Barry Guitar Joseph V. Shigle, III, Rebecca Bazala,
Emilie Horton Maria DiToppa Tommy Mclaughlin Assistant Principal Vice President
Derek Lust Dennis Kalinin Rob Schinkel Timothy P. McCabe, Sue Seymour, Secretary
Shain Mosqueda Evan Murray Assistant Principal Joann Bazanos, Treasurer
Saxen Selinger Alec Patterson Bass and the Norwin H.S. Karrie Bartuska,
Elizabeth Waszkiewicz Logan Wade Annika Hartzo Administration Assistant Treasurer
Debbie Depp, Mary Rorabaugh, Kathleen Heuer,
Tenor Saxophone Trombone Drum Set/ and the Norwin H.S. Staff concert program design
Trevyn Bill Alex Puskaric Percussion
Mr. Robert Suman, Principal Grace Watson, cover art
Isaiah Dittig
Mr. Troy Collier,
Baritone Eli Mignogna
Assistant Principal
Saxophone
Michael Tully and the Norwin M.S.
Administration & Staff
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Tonight’s Selections 8th Grade Band

Seventh Grade Band Flute Alto Sax Trombone


Anna Burtnett Aaron Bowen Matt Faccenda
Star Spangled Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Williams Breanna Camp Dustin DeValkeneer Connor Felton
Manhattan Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Philip Sousa/Michael Story Noelle Ciccone Jadon Hooke Cole McGurk
Chloe Davis Derek Lust Eric Miscampbell
Bartok: Folk Trilogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bela Bartok/Anne McGinty Alex Dillner Noah Miller Drew Noe
Year of the Dragon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Sweeney Katie Duganieri Zane Shepherd Devon Terrinoni
Leia Farroux Joseph Urda Brooke Vanischak
Lauren Kells Luke Weisensee Ryan Zigarovich
Natasha Koerber
Jazz Band Emily Landsittel Tenor Sax Baritone
All About the Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter Blair Mia Magaro Trevyn Bill Anthony Bolton
Tori Nicholes Kristopher Byers
No Clams, Just Oysters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Vincent Braelyn Ryba Trumpet AJ Hoover
Marissa Santora Isaac Anticole Kevin Pasinski
Jordan Bell Cole Sholtis
Eighth Grade Band Clarinet Jared Brumm
Vikings Victorious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Sharp Jessica Beavers Josh Gelzheiser Tuba
Christi Blon Noah Hand David Koget
Symphony No. 15 Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W.A. Mozart/Larry Daehn Elyssa Bognar Savanna Hindman Kevin Marsiglio
Katie Bugey Emily Huha Jeff Shields
Kilauea (The Volcano’s Fury) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Balmages Abbygail Crossley Joe Iwinski
Isabella Flynn Gordon Landefeld Percussion
Erik Hartzo Dan Lia Mitch Davis
Kayla Matos Dom Palmieri Isaiah Dittig
Mia Migliozzi Kendra Rabo Andrew Gilroy
Norwin Summer Music Camp Angel Plisco Robby Schinkel Austin Harris
Codie Remai Jeremy Smyrnes Madelaine Holmes
Megan Scott Deven Summers Arianna Lattimore
It’s time for the 31st Annual Norwin Summer Music Camp, and we Sarah Solar Butch Lucas
would like your child to be part of this valuable and memorable event. Horn Eli Mignogna
Be sure to register by Friday, May 20th for the camp, which runs from Haley Esasky Allison Persi
Monday, June 6th through Friday, June 10th. Austin Kellar Jaskaran Singh
Evan Murray Rachel Soltez
Band students entering 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade
9:00-11:30 am at Hillcrest

Strings students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade


(or who have played for 1 year)
12:30-3:00 pm at Hillcrest
If you won’t be taking your program book home
Cost: $30 for one camp, or $50 for both; make checks payable to as a keepsake, please recycle it in one of the bins as you leave.
Hillcrest Intermediate Activity Fund. Thank you!

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