IT’S NOT TOO LATE---REGISTER NOW!
It's already that time! Homecoming is Friday, and here is a run down on the activities taking place this week(these can also be found on the September calendar page). If you haven't already done so, please register now.
- Wednesday Sept 14th- from 7:00-9:00pm – music rehearsal for all alumni (band/drill/guard/flags) in the Fairmont High School Band Room. For Band: you will be receiving your instrument that evening.
- Thursday Sept 15th- Mandatory practice for Drill, Flag, and Auxiliary from 7:00-9:00pm this is when we practice with the current band on the field at the Barnes Building.
- Friday Sept 16th - Homecoming Night-
- 4:00pm Registration starts in the Cafeteria
- 5:00-6:00pm Dinner. Pizza will be on sale for $1.00 a slice or you can bring your own dinner.
- Practice with the current band will immediately follow dinner. We will be out on the grass between the band room and Shroyer Rd.
- Walk over to the stadium, enjoy the game and rock the house during half time!
- After the game - get together for alumni and family at BW3s in Town & Country in the Buckeye Room.
As always, anyone wanting to make a donation to help with mailing costs would be most appreciated. Please send your donation along with your registration to Fairmont Alumni Band, 3301 Shroyer Rd, Kettering OH 45429. Please make checks payable to Fairmont Alumni Band. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
If you have any additional questions not answered in this letter, please feel free to contact us through the music office at 937-499-2647, or by email at admin@fairmontalumniband.org.
Kettering Fairmont Homecoming Week Reunion
Please join us in celebrating the 2nd Annual Homecoming Week in Kettering as we unite Fairmont alumni from many decades. Please note, we have condensed the event from four nights to two nights. The Student Activities Office of Fairmont High School is excited to partner with Buffalo Wild Wings for this new tradition. Please contact Jenny Borchers at Jenny.Borchers@KetteringSchools.org with questions. Click Here for more information (pdf).
Where: Buffalo Wild Wings at Towne & Country Shopping Center - 262 E. Stroop Rd. (937) 424-3999
When: Wednesday, September 14 – All Alumni prior to the Class of ’75. Thursday, September 15 – All Alumni Class of ’75 - present. Each evening the event will begin at 5:30pm. Stop by any time throughout the evening!
Homecoming Update
Just a reminder for everyone participating in this year's alumni event, registration will begin at 4:00pm in the cafeteria at Fairmont High School. Pizza will be served for dinner($1 per slice) and then a quick rehearsal with current band. If you have any questions please email admin@fairmontalumniband.org or post a message on our Facebook. Hope to see everyone there!
Fairmont Auxilary Members Update
The homecoming performance is quickly approaching, and we are very excited to start practicing for this year’s event. The practice schedule is listed below, and please remember you need to attend one practice prior to the Wednesday & Thursday evening practices of homecoming week. If you live out of state, or have school or work conflicts and still would like to dance, please contact Cindy Hack ( 436-1469 ) or Kim Wasky 937-293-4619 so we can attempt to accommodate you! Even if you cannot attend a practice to perform the Auxiliary routine – you are still welcome to join us for the fight song and Long Train.
Rehearsal Schedule is Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8PM at John F Kennedy Elementary School in the parking lot on the cafeteria (south) side. August 4, 11, 18 and 25, September 1 and 8th, Thursday, September 15th MANDATORY practice at the Board of Education (old Barnes) from 7:00PM to 9:00PM (This will be when we practice with the current band).
We are currently determining the song for this year’s performance. We will be wearing our black pants with black shoes, and possibly neon colored shirts.
We are looking forward to seeing each of you in the next few weeks. Thank you for all of your support,
-Cindy and Kim
Homecoming is September 16
So here comes another year of homecoming summer practices but also a changing of the “guard”. I will not be associated with choreographing the Auxiliary dance however, I will continue to assist Mike Berning and my replacements this year by answering questions and providing information but will not be performing homecoming.
Cindy Hack & Kim Wasky last year offered to take my place as after 11 years and many injuries and health issues I had decided to step down (and you people thought I was kidding). Mike Berning will be making some additional changes due to budget cuts within the school district.
I hope and expect each of you to work as hard for Cindy & Kim as you did for me – if not I, many come kick some butt! While changes can be scary, they always seem to turn out for the best. I am sure Cindy & Kim will bring new life into the Auxiliary and everyone will continue to have fun with homecoming.
Cindy & Kim are working with Mike Berning regarding this year’s music, so I am sure everyone will hear music selections and practice dates soon.
Thank you all for your hard work, support, and friendship for the past years.
-Tina
