He has also choreographed for 19 other color/winter guards including junior high, high school, and independent groups. 6?^ jK{fB_"M /^BOG ^ Dpc . Adam attends the University of Houston as a music education major. Prior instrumental music experience is required. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student up to the ninth and/or tenth grade. Between 1996 and 2006, the program had five first places Best of Shows, two-second places, one-third place, one-eighth place, and one not placed at the National Scholastic Press Association's biannual competition. 2022 BOA Photos 2023 Rose Parade Lineup His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Bandmasters Association. Allen High School offers the International Baccalaureate program to its students, with the class of 2002 being the first to graduate Full Diploma. With the assistance of fellow directors that include Bill Watson, Frank Troyka, Mickey Vasquez, Diane Vasquez and Trent Cooper, the Symphonic Band earned the distinction of being selected as the TMEA Honor Band twice. The team followed this with another state win in 2006 and also in 2012. He also performed in several capacities within the Moores School of Music Jazz Orchestra, including principal saxophonist, under the direction of Noe Marmolejo. Band literature will continue at the III - IV level. The demographic breakdown of the 2,987 students enrolled for 2017-18 was: 58.0% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch. Most recently, the Cypress Woods Marching Band and NOVA Dance Company was named a finalist at the 2020 UIL State Marching Band Contest, and in 2021 the band was named the silver-medalist at the BOA North Houston Regional, the Lone Star Preview - Grand Champion, and a UIL State Marching Band Contest Participant. endstream endobj startxref Upcoming Events Mar 10 Teacher Professional Development Day - no students All Day Mar 13 Spring Break All Day Mar 14 Spring Break All Day Mar 15 Spring Break All Day Mar 16 Spring Break All Day Mar 17 Spring Break All Day View Calendar Lunch Menu Transportation Contact Us The goal of the WHS Band Program is for every Westfield Band member to develop a lifelong appreciation for the value of music. Students are assessed in the spring of their eighth grade year to determine proper placement in the high school band program. 988 is the suicide and crisis lifeline. He was also a member of the Longhorn Band, spending three years as a trumpet section leader and his final year of college as the drum major. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. As Polly tells it, she was surprised to see Philip walk away with a gold medal. What is the graduation rate of Westfield High School? 99 0 obj <> endobj The graduation rate of Westfield High School is 79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%. The school, in the Westfield community, has a Houston, Texas postal address. Mr. Kreger student-taught in the Houston area at North Shore Senior HS with Mr. Shane Goforth and at Berry Miller JH with Mr. Chris Bennett. It received the Sudler Shield Award from the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 2004. What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading? The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1. [citation needed], As of 2021[update] Allen High has the largest University Interscholastic League (UIL) athletic program of any Texas high school. Mr. Peterman has also served as an Assistant Director for the CFISD Honor Clarinet Choir which performed at The Midwest Clinic and TMEA Convention. WHS Signing Day Click here to read more! Then, in the 201718 season, Allen boys won its first state championship in the school's history. During his undergraduate career, Mr. Hardee was a member of the UH Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Orchestra. His concert bands received multiple sweepstakes and the percussion section received many best in class awards during his time there. According to state test scores, 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 22% in reading. Thanks for stopping by! His concept of music expression through control of tone can be attributed to Ross Powell, his applied saxophone teacher at SMU. rWIVkFNpJn+en~m`5?40r ,D+qI-1um0&Q((O501c8*%y~efD SA Mr. Harrington has been a member of both The Texas Bandmasters Association and The Texas Music Educators Association since 1986 and is a member of the Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. In 2011, Allen High School won 1st place in Culinary at the Texas ProStart Competition in Austin, TX. The course will continue developing technical skills applicable to their respective instrument. The school, in the Westfield community, has a Houston, Texas postal address. Allen won the Class 5A Division I football state championship game 6328 against Pearland High School at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, on December 21, 2013. He studied dance performance and choreography at Stephen F Austin State University, achieving one of his major goals by graduating from his hometown university. Allen was named national champs by High School Football America after the 2012,[13] 2013 [14] and 2014 seasons. He learned he had a lot of work to do to catch up with all these great musicians.At the end of his junior year, Irving High was getting a new band director, Lee South. Mr. Casillas is a former member of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. Former Green Bay Packers Tight Ends Coach. With his encouragement, Philip entered into a city-wide classical music competition during which Philip would have to correctly identify the name of the piece and the composer. 0 During Philips tenure at Westfield, the program received both the John Philip Sousa Foundations Sudler Shield and Sudler Flag. Houston, TX 77090-4213. [24], The school's German folk dancing team took first place in the 2005 state competition and third place in state finals in 2006. Mr. Casillas has studied with percussionists Dr. Brian West, Dr. Richard Gipson, Dr. Dave Hall, and Paul Rennick. . Website. He is thankful to return to Belton HS for a fourth year and looks forward to many more. One day sixth-grader Philip saw an older student walking home with a big gray looking suitcase. When Philip Geiger was in the fourth grade, his family moved to Indianapolis from Iowa. The WHS Concert Band is a full year course designed primarily to provide intermediate ninth and tenth grade students with a foundation in all aspects of reading, playing and understanding music. 118 0 obj <>stream Spring Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. In the spring of 2022, Allen High School's UIL Academics team was runner-up in the 6A Academic UIL State Competition. Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to study privately. Flash forward to May of Philips eighth grade high school band audition with Eldon Jantzen, the head director at Irving High School. The KGLE broadcast program includes radio broadcast. Mr. Casillas has enjoyed great success at Cypress Woods High School. The school received a D grade in two domains, Student Achievement (score of 68) and Closing the Gaps (score of 64), and a C grade in School Progress (score of 70). According to Philips memory, it was the first time in his whole life he was nervous. Allen High School was named a 200102 National Blue Ribbon School[8] and a 2004 TEA Pathfinder School. Mr. Kwaku began working at Belton High School in the Fall of 2019 and served as an assistant director for 3 years before moving into the Director of Bands position. [citation needed]. The Westfield High School Marching band from Houston, Texas competing in the 1989 UIL Texas State 5A Marching Band Competition. On February 27, 2014, the stadium was closed due to cracking in concrete making it unsafe to use. [2] [3] The school, which serves grades 9-12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. UIL 5A State Marching Band Competition. The team placed second in the 200910 State Championship and was a quarterfinalist at the National Championships. Allen won the Class 6A Division I football state championship game 4716 against Cypress Ranch High School at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, on December 20, 2014. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student through the Concert Band experience. Contact info. in Music Studies and Certificate in Performance from the University of Texas at Austin and M.M. The Board of Trustees and its agents, officers and staff members shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, disabling condition, age, color, religion, national origin, military status, or any other legally protected status in making decisions regarding staff members or students. Students are assessed to determine proper placement in the high school band program. Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. His teaching responsibilities include conducting the Wind Symphony, conducting the Belton High Schoo Jazz Ensemble, and assisting with the direction of the Belton Marching Hundred. The Pride of Westfield marching band is heading into its upcoming season with plenty of visuals, momentum and excitement that is expected to resonate with audience members. Copyright 2023 Phi Beta Mu - Alpha Chapter. In addition, he has been a conductor at the Sam Houston State University Band Camp since 1998. Westfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12. He was a performing member of the UT Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Orchestra. The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and the community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens who respect individual differences and diversity in an ever changing world. Reach out to Band Parent President Bob Gelinas or Vice President Kim Avery to see how you can get involved in the production of this great Westfield tradition. Since then the bands at Spillane have been consistent sweepstakes winning bands and has also advanced to the area round of the state honor band competition. https://www.rowloff.com/Bios/Bio.html?id=81. The fight song was based on "Go You Northwestern" ("Go Charlotte Trojans"), and the alma mater was the same song played at a very slow tempo. We want every student to become the most proficient musician and performer of which they are capable. He was also a member of the TCU Drumline, winners of the 2012 PASIC Marching Festival. 2023-24 Instructional Calendar (PDF) Calendario de Instruccin 2023-24 (PDF) 2022-23 Instructional Calendar (PDF) He was born on January 9, 1997 in Houston, Texas to Donna-Marie Payne Kennison and Jose G. Rios, Sr. Jose was a student at Westfield High School. He is also a graduate from Cy-Fair High School, where he was an All-State Percussionist. It has 2,838 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. hb```fG cB L;o`o e TbU3`h B h`D@ `4gRDO-x7n>09gX @%f?@;\Ah)Dy "1 He then spent the next 14 years in Austin at McNeil High School where he conducted the concert band and instructed all aspects of percussion. In 2009, Westfield 9th grade students were moved back into the main campus. %%EOF He performed with Bluecoats as a color guard member and Black Gold winter guard as a dance soloist. In May of 2005, the Spring ISD named the new theater at Westfield the Philip K. Geiger Performing Arts Center.In 2000, Philip was recognized by the Texas Bandmasters Association with their inaugural Meritorious Achievement Award. Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient), Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. The WHS Concert Band is a full year course designed primarily to provide intermediate ninth and tenth grade students with a foundation in all aspects of reading, playing and understanding music. In his spare time, Mr. Hardee enjoys playing his instruments, video editing, and working on his health. Currently he serves as the TMEA Region 27 Region Band Chairman. The Westfield Big Red'' Marching Band earned five UIL 5/6A State Marching Band Championship awards and in 2003 was the BOA Grand National Marching Band Champion. Mr. Smith is excited to be teaching at Belton High School as an assistant band director/percussion instructor, and is starting his 22nd year teaching music in Texas. The Allen High School boys' bowling team won the 200102 and 200708 Texas High School Bowling Club Team Championships. Mr. Casillas is a graduate of Texas Christian University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in music education. Last year in 2020, he was inducted into the Bands of America Hall of Fame.Philip recognizes he did not make this journey alone. A few months later in his beginning band interview in the Bowie Junior High School band hall, when asked what instrument he might want to play, his response, of course, was Alto Saxophone, and his music performance journey began its next chapter. 3.3K subscribers The Westfield High School Band performs in Finals of the Texas UIL 5A State Marching Band Contest on November 9, 1988 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.. Spring Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. While attending the Moores School of Music Mr. Kreger was a performing member of the U of H Wind Ensemble under the direction of David Bertman, as well as the Symphonic Winds, and the Symphonic Band. from the University of Houston in 2019. In the spring of 2011, Allen High School's Rugby team was runner-up in the Division 2 State Championship in Houston Texas. In 2005 he opened Spillane Middle School and remained there until 2017 when he moved to Cypress Woods. Westfield High School Band & Guard. He pointed to the case and asked the random boy, Whats that? My instrument, replied the band member. [citation needed], The Allen Clinical Rotation Program received a new technology lab.[25]. In 2006 the varsity football team finished its season as the District 9-5A Champions by beating Plano East in the last game of the regular season, 2217. His next major goal is to develop Belton Guard into a nationally competitive program. nAkT_hJC * [/ Mr. Peterman joined the staff in the Fall of 2017, and is currently in his sixth year of teaching. +c|u\*3O\LV]rmIgypN$<8m]yQ''!hL*{"C {pD Any High School Tech School College Bachelor Masters Doctorate Experience Level (years) Less than 1 Year 1 to 2 Years 3 to 4 Years 5 to 6 Years 7 to 8 Years 9 to 10 Years 10 to 15 Years More than 15 Years It is designed primarily to provide ninth through twelfth grade students with all aspects of reading, playing and understanding music at a level higher than Concert Band. While at UT, Mr. Peterman performed as a member of the 2014 Wind Ensemble on their world tour, performed in the premiere of John MackeysWine-Dark Sea at TMEA in 2014, and with the Symphony Orchestra at TMEA in 2016. On the day of competition, Polly took young Philip down to a coliseum filled with young music enthusiasts. !r3Sz3l[y^}m2LB(L] FJ(e[#c"Tf?++K,a?s9^6 (: jiNlr5c: l2/ O1)V-saHj>qu G}H!01 aesP}m39Xy@[7sDZaT03L2. The Allen High School shooting team won the overall SCTP national championship in 2014. TIMELY. The boys' program made it to the 1993, 1996 and 1997 regional finals. What school district is Westfield High School part of? They play for the 6A football team, participate in competitions and perform in parades and other venues. They have again been invited this coming year. [7][8] In February 2017 the district proposed redrawing the attendance boundaries of its high schools; this would take effect in the 2020-2021 school year. :%. In addition to his normal duties, Mr. Casillas is a frequent clinician for percussion programs in the Houston area. The Eagle wrestling team also won the THSCA dual state tournament and UIL state tournament in the 200910 season, the 201011 season, the 201112 season, the 201213 season, the 201314 season, the 201415 season, the 201516 season, the 20162017 season, the 20172018 season, and the 20182019 season. 169 likes. Tyler Hardee is beginning his first year as an assistant band director at Belton High School. This group will participate in concerts and adjudicated activities suitable for high school musicians. NFL Draft Prospect Profile (2002): Lee Mays. School for International Studies at Bammel, 2021-22 Testing and Report Card Calendar (PDF), Calendario de Exmenes y Reporte de Calificaciones 2021-22 (PDF), Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). During Philips senior year, Mr. South taught him many valuable lessons concerning ensemble concepts and student accountabilitylike not talking in rehearsal and abiding by the schools dress code policy concerning hair length. Westfield High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. The school did not receive any of the seven possible distinction designations.[10]. Special thanks to his mother who came to many performances no matter where in the United States it was and especially to his wife Sharon of forty-three years and his daughters Kristen and Katie for allowing him to work as a music educatorand of course, to the neighbor who opened the world of music to the little kid next door.Finally, Philip expresses his deep appreciation to the Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter for the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Mu Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame. Spring High School is a public high school located in the Spring census-designated place in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States. August 1999 saw the opening of Allen High School "2000," a new facility (at the corner of Greenville and Rivercrest) which opened to 2,200 students in grades 10 through 12. The Concert Bands serve as the foundation of our band program. Westfield High School Band & Mass Mutual Center Feb 21, 2015; The Color Guard/Drill Team; The Concert Band; The Jazz Combo; The Jazz Ensemble; The Marching Band; . The Pops Concert takes place in the WHS Gymnasium over the course of 2 nights. endstream endobj 103 0 obj <>stream AP course enrollment at AHS is 53%.[7]. [clarification needed] The expansion included a new 1,500 seat performing arts center, an expansion of band hall space and a Career and Technology Education center featuring a student-managed restaurant open to the public, a student-managed apparel store with student-designed items, multiple new Mac labs, Mac-equipped rooms for the photojournalism, yearbook, commercial photography, audiovisual, radio, and newspaper classes as well as learning-classrooms for the medical education programs. While at UT, he was a member of the the UT Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Trombone Choir. The Wind Ensemble, although designed as a performance-oriented class, provides the students with an in-depth study of music literature coupled with rehearsal technique leading to performance. In the playoffs the Allen Eagles beat Rowlett, Mesquite, Round Rock, and Spring Westfield, and made it to the state semifinals where they lost to Southlake Carroll. He facilitated Philip receiving private lessons from Jerry Brumbaugh which helped pave the road to Philip making the first All-State Band after trying out on a borrowed brand-new Martin baritone saxophone provided by Eddie Green. Philip and a few of his band friends were so excited they drove up to R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton to greet him! He marched with Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps the summer of 2016, and received silver and bronze medals marching with Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps in 2017 and 2019. Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic). While at the University of Texas at Austin, he performed in the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jerry Junkin, as well as the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Gerhardt Zimmermann, and has been Principal Clarinet in both ensembles. The new facility houses a weight room, wrestling practice facility, and indoor golfing facility.[18]. He spent the past 4 years teaching at Wells Middle School where he conducted bands and taught all of the brass and percussion. in Music Education from Texas State University. He previously spent 21 years as Director of Music for the Spring Independent School District near Houston, Texas. Texas Bandmasters Association Convention/Clinic July 26-28, 2018 HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS . Westfield High School Band & Mass Mutual Center Feb 21, 2015; The Color Guard/Drill Team; The Concert Band; The Jazz Combo; The Jazz Ensemble; The Marching Band; The Wind Ensemble; WHS BOP - The Band Parents Organization; WHS Concert CD Order Forms; WHS Instrumental Music Grading Policy and Rubric; Calendar; Useful Links; Photo Gallery; Contact Me During his time at Cypress Woods, the band has received awards in both marching and concert band events at the regional, area, and state level. James E. Taylor High School Marching Band Katy Texas A&M University-Commerce Pride Marching Band Commerce Texas Christian University Horned Frog Marching Band . During his junior year while in the All-State laden All-Region III band, he sat next to the first chair All-State baritone saxophone player while being conducted by John Paynter performing the manuscript edition of Four Scottish Dances. Under his leadership, the percussion section has secured many best in class and caption awards at Band, Drumline, and Percussion Ensemble contests. He was named by the same association in 2012 as the Texas Bandmaster of the Year. His mother, Polly, was a bit surprised but agreed. In the 201314 season Allen High School's basketball program went to the state championship for the first time in 50 years. Band literature will continue at the III- III level. Well talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next. During his time at Dripping Springs High School, he was a three-time All-State Musician and Drum Major for the band. Richard was salutatorian of his class. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Mrs. Harrington earned her music education degree from The University of Houston in 1992 where she was in the Concert Chorale and studied voice under Jean Preston. During his time, both programs were finalists for multiple BOA Regional and Super Regional contests. Alumni Band click here to sign up to play! It is the only high school in the Allen Independent School District. He also served as Head Band Director at Westfield High School, Spring High School, and Belton High School. In 1981, Spring High South was converted into a four-year high school and was renamed, "Westfield. There are 2 band stands, The Bomber Pride Jazz Cafe and tables and chairs set up cabaret style for 2 relaxing and enjoyable evenings of music.. A viral TikTok video of a high school marching band drummer performing inside a gyroscope has impressed the master of stunt drumming, Tommy Lee. Mrs. Harrington teaches music at Kreinhop Elementary School in the Klein Independent School District. The Mtley Cre drummer has praised the young. Allen went 100 in the 2015 regular season but lost in the Division I State semi-final to Westlake High School (Texas),[12] snapping a program-best 57-game winning streak, the 2nd longest ever in the state of Texas (the longest being 68 games, set by Celina High School.). $'uI-_8+ye5%EafL$d4C!21:Xvkp'[N`(!cH 6?$I}Bc|A^B@)Bc_'pQ YkE+fpnsI [7PQ,iOX{8^/z_ 5^!Ff>: tI/1oZZuR?%Kd,y, cFeL51 @cKJibKUJ@Z#kB;1`b endstream endobj 100 0 obj <>/Metadata 28 0 R/Outlines 52 0 R/Pages 97 0 R/StructTreeRoot 57 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 101 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 97 0 R/Resources<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 102 0 obj <>stream KE?/].yv .YvhaOGMK While at Spillane, Mr. Harrington was named Teacher of the Year in 2011 and to the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Hall of Fame in 2012. Mr. Casillas was a member of the TCU Percussion Orchestra, a group that has won five total PASIC "Call for Tapes" competitions, the most prestigious award given to the top college percussion ensembles in the country. The Allen Eagle Escadrille won the 4A State Marching Band Competition in back-to-back years in 1987 and 1988. [11] Westfield High School's attendance boundary covers the southwestern area of the district.[12]. Mr. Harrington and his wife Shelley reside in Klein, Texas with their sons Robert and Adam. While at Dean Middle School, he was named the 2003 Teacher of the Year and was listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers for 2003 and 2005. While at the University of Texas at Austin, he performed in the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jerry Junkin, as well as the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Gerhardt Zimmermann, and has been Principal Clarinet in both ensembles. He has also served as the Texas Music Educators . Westfield High School is 1 of 5 high schools in the Spring Independent School District. They then advanced to and placed 17th at the National ProStart Competition. hbbd```b``"9d>"WIEi@D/X H?c 0 Cinjin Casillas is in his seventh year with the Cypress Woods Band. In the summers, he has worked as a clinician for N8 Rhythm and Percussion One for schools all over the state. Philip Geiger and the Westfield HS Band Staff. His primary clarinet instructors include Paula Corley and Steve Cohen. 16713 Ella Blvd. He also had great fun being a member of both The Best Dressed Band in All the Land and of a local rock band, Thyrza, with Noe Marmolejo. In the 200809 school year, Allen High School was the state champion in football, hockey, girls' bowling and wrestling. He earned his Music Education degree from The University of Houston where he was in the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Eddie Green and studied trumpet with Houston Symphony principal trumpet, Mr. James Austin. The Westfield High School Band performs in Finals of the Texas UIL 5A State Marching Band Contest on November 10, 1986 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, T. Born and raised in the Austin area, Mr. Peterman attended Dripping Springs ISD schools. The Allen High School Varsity Hockey team came in 2nd place in the 2020 State Champions, losing to Jesuit, its longtime rival. [15], Due to the program's popularity and student population, the school was authorized, via an approved April 2009 referendum, to build an 18,000-seat stadium (Allen Eagle Stadium) for the team. He has performed lead roles in multiple ballets, such as Sleeping Beauty and Firebird. He worked and helped out at A1 Texas Tint, his . The nearest high school to Westfield High School is, The nearest middle school and elementary school is. School colors are black, green, and white. While at Westfield, he earned a chair in the TMEA All-State Band and was named an Outstanding Soloist at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Austin. On the day of competition, Polly took young Philip down to a coliseum filled with young music enthusiasts. In 1997, he moved to Cypress-Fairbanks where he was the Director of Bands at Dean Middle School for eight years. Kevin Kwaku is currently the Director of Bands for the Belton High School band program. Philip completed twenty-three years as Director of Bands at Westfield High School. With his encouragement, Philip entered into a city-wide classical music competition during which Philip would have to correctly identify the name of the piece and the composer. Westfield High School Learn More! Because of the incredible work done by middle school directors like Bill Watson, Charlotte Royal, Rick Ghinelli, Gloria Ramirez, Diane Vasquez, Delic Loyde, Jodie Rhodes, David Brandon and Sharon Kalisek, the band program at Westfield flourished. Allen won the Class 6A Division I football championship game 3533 against Lake Travis High School at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, on December 23, 2017. The WHS Wind Ensemble is a full year course designed primarily to provide advanced students (grades 10-12) with an opportunity to perform technically and musically challenging repertoire, and to develop their musical knowledge and artistry at the highest-level. Mr. Kwaku was a member of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps in 2013 and 2015, where he performed as a lead trumpet and soloist for both seasons and was named the Brass Performer of the Year in 2015. His bands performed at The Midwest Clinic (1980) and in the Tournament of Roses Parade (1974) and won honors in concert and . [9], For the 2018-2019 school year, the school received a D grade from the Texas Education Agency, with an overall score of 68 out of 100. The new building started serving grade 9 students during the 201819 school year, and had an enrollment of 1,634 in 201516. Assists with Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Concert Winds, and Concert Band. After about $10 million in structural and design repairs by Pogue Construction and PBK (neither the district nor the Allen citizens having to pay anything extra), Allen's stadium was officially reopened on June 5, 2015, for its Class of 2015 graduation and allowed the varsity football team to once again host home games.[21]. The Allen Eagles wrestling team won the THSCA dual state tournament in the 200809 season, defeating the defending UIL state champions Randall High School. 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