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Here is the news archive. Please check back often for updates! 11/03/06 UPDATE on Registration11/02/06 Pre-Registration for Reunion is now Closed11/02/06 Request for Instruments for the Reunion10/31/06 Updated Reunion Dress Code10/30/06 Updated Schedule of Events10/26/06 Posted Ballerina Video 10/23/06 Uploaded Alumni Office Registration Form 10/23/06 Uploaded 20 new pictures 10/22/06 Posted Guard Video 10/19/06 Uploaded 40 new pictures 10/19/06 A Note from Sandy regarding locating Charter Members 10/19/06 A Letter from Mr. Bodiford 10/18/06 Uploaded percussion parts to Southerners: Yesterday, Today and Forever... 10/17/06 Uploaded 50 new pictures 10/12/06 Uploaded parts for Episode 50 10/02/06 Reunion Information updated |
Registration is now CLOSEDThe Registration deadline is TODAY (11/03/06). You can no longer register online, and registration is closing. If you have not yet registered, you MUST call the Alumni Office ASAP. You can reach them at the number below, or send an email to alumni@jsu.edu Again, please do so as soon as possible. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9th!The pre-registration phase for the Reunion is now closed. If you have not yet registered, and need to do so, you will now need to contact the Alumni Office directly. You can contact Nancy Turner at (256) 782-5404 |
Instruments for the Reunion PerformanceIf you are a band director that has some instruments that you can loan Alumni for the Reunion, we invite you to contact us with your information. These will be checked out to the Alumni for the rehearsals and performance, then checked back in after it is complete. We would like to borrow the following instruments:
Mellophones If you have these instruments available, please contact Justin Williams at (256) 504-2824 or email him at mippy2nd@aol.com. |
What to Wear for the ReunionFor the Reunion, we are asking all Alumni to wear their Red Jackets (to be given at Registration), Khakis and comfortable shoes. Ballerina Alumni are encouraged to wear their Santa Boots, if you have them. As well, if you would like your families to join you on the field during halftime, please have them wear a red jacket (or red shirt) and khakis. |
Ballerina Video for 50th Anniversary |
Guard Video for the 50th Anniversary |
We are making available the form from the Alumni Office. This is the same form that is being mailed out to all Alumni when they have registered for the Reunion. If you have misplaced or have not yet received your form, you may download it from here. You can then print it, fill it out and send it to the Alumni Office for registration. Registration Form |
We need your help in locating the following Charter Members from 1956: James Holcombe, Baritone Charles McCain, Clarinet Steve Daniel, Trombone Ed McCollough, Trumpet Lynette Gilbreth, Ballerina Bobbie Sims, Ballerina JoAnn McEachern, Ballerina Diane Johnson, Mascot Edward Arrington, Colorguard Hal Butler, Colorguard James C Lewis, Colorguard Please contact me with any information you might have on these members. Also, would you like to submit a letter to be included in the next mass emailing? If so, you may submit info via email at slynch@jsu.edu or via fax at 256-782-5513. If you send it by fax, I will scan it and send it as an attachment. If you need to speak with me directly, I can be reached at 256-782-5562. Sandy Lynch Secretary, University Bands |
REUNION INFORMATION UPDATED 10/02/06MARCHING SOUTHERNERS 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARYFriday, November 10, 2006 & Saturday, November 11, 2006 REGISTRATION: The first step is to go to the Marching Southerners website – www.marchingsoutherners.org – and register as a user on the forum. There is a link on the home page (top, right hand corner). Click on this link and fill out the member information. After registering as a user, please click on the 50th Reunion link to register for the reunion. Once you have followed this two-step process, your information will be forwarded to the alumni office. The alumni office will mail a registration form to you at the address of your on-line registration. Friday & Saturday Events (November 10 & 11, 2006) $30.00 - Alumni: Friday night meal, a RED wind breaker, a CD, a lapel pin, and GAME ticket. $9.00 - Spouse/guest: Friday night meal and GAME ticket. $5.00 - Child (5-12 years old): Friday night meal and GAME ticket. Children under 4 – FREE Saturday ONLY Events (November 11, 2006) If you are only able to attend the Saturday events, please contact the Alumni Office as soon as possible for instructions and information. You may contact them via email at alumni@jsu.edu or 800-231-5291 Ext 5404 or 256-782-5404. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 3. (Form must be received at alumni office) Please note: There have been 1000 RED wind breakers (with 50th Reunion Logo) ordered for the reunion. Once registration is complete, the remaining wind breakers will be available for purchase at $12 each. GENERAL INFORMATION: (As of October 2, 2006) DRUM MAJORS: You will perform at halftime by conducting from the front sideline. There are horn parts and audio files of the halftime production “Southerners-Yesterday, Today, Forever” on the website. If you prefer, you can play an instrument during halftime. GUARD: You will perform at halftime. BALLERINAS: You will perform at halftime. PERCUSSION: You will perform at halftime. INSTRUMENTALISTS: You will perform at halftime. The music to “Southerners-Yesterday, Today, Forever” is posted on the website. Dr. Walters was commissioned to compose a new warm-up chorale, “Episode 50”, in honor of the anniversary. MISCELLANEOUS: The audio file for “Southerners – Yesterday, Today, Forever” that is on-line now is a midi file. We will be reading the piece with the current band this week. The live recording will be posted next week. If you would like your families to join you on the field during halftime, we welcome them. If possible, please have them wear a red jacket or red shirt. Sunday, October 22 @ 3pm *Local Times (First Sunday after Homecoming) 1) Paulding County High School, 1297 Villa Rica Highway, Dallas, GA Ms. Robin Harry rharry@paulding.k12.ga.us 2) Hewitt-Trussville High School, 5275 Trussville-Clay Road, Trussville, AL Mr. Scott Waid scott.waid@trussvillecityschools.com 3) Pepperell High School, 3 Dragon Drive SE, Lindale, GA Mr. Bob Steelnack bsteelnack@floydboe.net 4) Jacksonville State University, 700 Pelham Road N, Jacksonville, AL Mr. Ken Bodiford kbodifor@jsu.edu If you have additional questions, please let me know. slynch@jsu.edu |
We are sending out a newsletter to all registered Alumni. In case you do not receive this newsletter, we have made it available for you on this website. Please click on the link below to be view the newsletter. (Please be aware that you will need Adobe Acrobat in order to view it.) Alumni Newsletter |
HOTEL LIST (Local Area Code is 256) WINGATE INN 143 Colonial Drive, Oxford 831-1921 Rate: $75 + tax Group Code: JSU Band or P62529 Group Block: 50 Rooms Block Release Date: Oct 10 *Expanded Continental Breakfast VICTORIA INN 1604 Quintard Avenue, Anniston 236-0503 Rate: $69 + tax Group Code: JSU Band Group Block: 45 Rooms Block Release Date: Oct 27 *Full Country Breakfast Buffet LONG LEAF LODGE AT McCLELLAN 74 Exchange Drive, Anniston 820-9494 Rate: $50 + tax Group Code: JSU Group Block: n/a Block Release Date: n/a HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES 160 Colonial Drive, Oxford 835-8768 Rate: $85 + tax Standard Room - Suites available for addtl $10 Group Code: JBA (JSU Band Alumni) Group Block: 30 Rooms Block Release Date: Oct 27 *Expanded Continental Breakfast HAMPTON INN & SUITES 210 Colonial Drive, Oxford 831-8958 Rate: $85 + tax Standard Room - Suites available for addtl $10 Group code: JSU Band Alumni Group Block: 30 Block Release Date: Oct 27 *Expanded Continental Breakfast COMFORT INN (All Suite Hotel) 125 Davis Loop, Oxford 835-8873 Rate: $79 sgl/ $89 dbl + tax Group Code: JSU Bands Group Block: 30 Rooms Block Release Date: Oct 27 *Deluxe breakfast UNIVERSITY INN 1530 Pelham Rd, Jacksonville 435-3300 Rate: $42 sgl/ $49 dbl + tax Group Code: JSU Group Block: n/a Block Release Date: n/a |
Sunday, October 22 @ 3pm *Local Times (First Sunday after Homecoming) |
