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Princeton Music Boosters

History

1958 - Present

Some of our History

During the 1957-58 school year, nine men and women joined together to underwrite the purchase of the first set of band uniforms. The cost of the 105 uniforms ordered for that first band was $9,000.00. Concessions stand operation, the sale of Manor Texas Fruit Cakes, and many other “projects” were undertaken, making possible the original purchase of band uniforms. The first officers for the group, known originally as the Band Boosters, were Ed Carstens, George Parsley, and Jim Wilder. 


In time, this group of dedicated and loyal parents became known as the Music Boosters. The Boosters deserve a big “thank you” for a job WELL done by all the past leaders and members of this organization. Through the years, our parents have continued to purchase uniforms and to provide scholarships, service pins, and other items and services that have given meaningful support to the music program and the school district. The Music Boosters have provided the Princeton performing groups (bands, orchestras, and choirs) with new uniforms in 1968 and 1978, and the A Cappella Choir obtained their second set of robes in 1978. In 1988 the A Cappella Choir was outfitted in new uniforms. These uniforms continue to receive admiration from other choral performing groups. In 1991 tuxes and black dresses were purchased for all instrumentalists. The fall of 1995 will find the Marching Band with new uniforms. For the first time the Band will have summer as well as winter outfits to wear. 


The Manor Texas Fruit Cakes were first sold the Christmas of 1959. We have forgotten the date that the last sales were discontinued. We have not forgotten FRUITCAKES! We doubt that the jokes, coffee cups will ever let us forget the many pounds of fruitcakes we tugged and lugged.


In the early days, the boosters earned much of their money by serving chicken dinners for the Academic Fair and the Festival of Arts. The first Festival of Arts was held in the 1959-60 school year, and the first Academic Fair in the fall of the 1961-62 school year. The boosters arrived in the school cafeteria at 5:00 a.m. on these occasions to pick their own chickens. They could make a larger profit that way! From the time of the first dinner, the booster, too, established a “tradition.” At the first dinner one of the workers asked the question, “Do I have to buy my own dinner ticket?” The answer was “Yes!” There were no free “anythings” for workers. The first chicken dinner made $1,200.00. Probably the most dinners were served in 1965 - 1,324!


Princeton Music Boosters were nominated for the Post-Corbett Award in the “Volunteer” category in 1982. Reporting the prestigious Post Corbett Finalist Award for the volunteer organization, Dr. William E. Steiden, principal of Princeton High School, stated that the Music Boosters have provided more than $320,000.00 for the purchase of uniforms for many of Princeton’s performing groups since the 1957-58 school year. Accepting the award on behalf of the Music Boosters were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Duermit, presidents and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Knopp, presidents-elect.


Susie Hart became the Music Booster President in 1994. One of the projects was to hang a plaque in the lobby of Matthews Auditorium honoring the past Booster officers. A reception was held prior to the Spring Choral Concert. Sam Reynolds returned from retirement to attend the reunion. A great time was had by all. What fun it was to see these fine leaders again. Sharing our memories was so much fun.


Throughout the years, the Music Boosters have continually worked on achieving its missions - to enhance and support Princeton Music. Annually the PMB awards $14,000 in college and private lesson scholarships and has been locally & nationally recognized for its efforts in supporting music education.


PAST PRESIDENTS:

1958: Edward & Betty Carstens

1959: Bud & Louise Rouff

1960: George & Pearl Parsley

1961: Charles & Ilo Zimmer

1962: Dr. Clarence & Vera Tarzwell

1963: Harold & Marion Warren

1964: Charles & Rosemary Cole

1965: Vernon & Evelyn Robey

1966: Frank & Mary Northrup

1967: Harry & Virginia Angel

1968: Harry & Bettye Braus

1969: George & Marian Wrenn (Shirley Flynn)

1970: Frank & Shirley Auciello (Wilbur McClure)

1971: Shirley Flynn (Edna Graff)

1972: Otto & Edna Graff

1973: Robert & Betty J. Taylor

1974: John & Jo Brooker

1975: Milan & Alice Gorby

1976: Bill & Sandy Story

1977: Jim & Margaret Squires

1978: James & Marlene Cole

1979: Joe & Sheila Boggs

1980: Al & Doris Wallace

1981: Mike & Wanda Moore

1982: Dale & Janet Duermit

1983: Bob & Donna Knopp

1984: Bob & Donna Knopp

1985: Ted & Sylvia Evans

1986: Ralph & Janet Colegrove

1987: Tom & Sarah Hinkle

1988: Mike & Sandy Wilhelm

1989: Walt & Susan Wyder

1990: Walt & Susan Wyder

1991 :Ed & Cindy Stephens

1992: Ray & Janet Dehner

1993: Susie Hart

1994: James & Betty Leffue

1995: Susan & George Spears

1996: Sherryl Sommer

1997: Margaret Archangel David Heck

1998: Ed & Jill Dahmann

1999: Samuel & Jackie Wofford

2000: Cheryl Baldwin

2001: John Troyer

2002: Niki Keyser

2003: Claire Conley

2004: Cindy Mullin

2005: Barb Fillion

2006: Barb Fillion

2007: Tricia Ettinger

2008: Terri Rutz

2009: Gail Moore

2010: Monica Mazzone

2011: Norman Coleman III

2012: Amy Rohrer

2013: Scot Neisel

2014: Nadja Preston and Janet Maine

2015: Jodi Kessler

2016: Jodi Kessler

2017: Jodi Kessler

2018: Jodi Kessler

2019: Matt Gardner

2020: Matt Gardner

2021: Tom D Benjamin

2022: Tom D Benjamin

2023: Tom D Benjamin

2024: Wendy Lindsey


FIGHT SONGS:

Check out your favorite Fight Song, these were recorded in 1960 and are still used today!


-"Go Princeton, GO!"


-"Across the Field"


-"Alma Mater"


-"March of the Vikings"

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