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Largo Band of Gold Alumni Association Awards Two Scholarships |
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Written by Neil Mayhew
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Monday, 21 June 2010 |
The Largo Band of Gold Alumni Association has announced the winners of the fourth annual Robert R. Cotter Memorial Scholarships. The quality of the applicants was so high this year that the scholarship committee decided to award two $1000 scholarships.
 Brittany Morgan Himes of Allen, Texas is the daughter of Mark and Karen (Ansell) Himes (class of 1978). She recently graduated from Allen High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, Principal's Advisory Council, the Ready Set Teach Intern Program, and Parent/Teacher/Student Association. She was a member of the All-Region concert band, Allen High School Full Orchestra, and was the Allen Eagle Escadrille Band Drum Major.
Brittany is active in the Girl Scouts of America and the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. She has received the PTSA Citizenship Award, Texas Music Educators Association Award, United States Achievement
Academy Award, and the Girl Scouts of America Silver and Bronze Service
Awards. Brittany will be attending Texas A&M University and hopes
to pursue a career in mathematics education.
Also receiving an award this year is Megan Lenore Larsen of Raleigh, North Carolina. Megan is the daughter of Mike and Kathy (Baker) Larsen (class of 1975). She recently graduated from Wake Christian Academy where she was a member the High School String Orchestra, National Beta Club, Tri M Music Honor Society, and Captain of the Cross Country team. She has been involved with mission work at a school for the deaf in Jamaica, an Indian reservation in Omak, Washington, and participated in post Katrina construction in Biloxi and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. In addition she has assisted with the Miracle League, a softball league for disabled children and Adopt-a-Creek clean up. She has been a member of the Triangle Youth Philharmonic, All State Eastern Regional Orchestra, and received academic awards in History, Chemistry, English, and Bible studies. Megan will be attending Campbell University, and hopes to pursue a career in elementary education, perhaps working with deaf children.
The Robert R. Cotter Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who most exemplifies the teachings of former director Robert Cotter. Applications for the 2011 scholarship will be available on this website in December. Applicants must be a member of the current Band of Gold or a descendant of a Band of Gold graduate. The scholarships are funded entirely by donations and the sale of Band of Gold merchandise. The Band of Gold Alumni Association has been approved as a charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service, so all donations are tax deductible. Those interested in supporting the Scholarship Fund are urged to send donations to:
Robert R. Cotter Memorial Scholarship Fund
303 Golf View Lane
Greenville, South Carolina 29609
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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 June 2010 )
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Fourth Annual Robert R. Cotter Scholarship Announced |
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Written by Neil Mayhew
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Sunday, 29 November 2009 |
The Largo Band of Gold Alumni Association is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Robert R. Cotter Memorial Scholarship. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is a member of the Largo High School instrumental music program, or a family member of a Largo Band of Gold graduate. The scholarship will be awarded to the student who most exemplifies the teachings of former Band of Gold director Robert Cotter. Applications are accepted from seniors attending any high school; it is not necessary to be attending Largo High School. However, the applicant must still be a member of the extended Band of Gold family as described above. An application accompanies this release , and we encourage those qualified to apply. Applications must be returned by March 19, 2010. If you are a Largo High School student, please return your completed application to the guidance office. All others please mail to:
Largo Band of Gold Alumni Association
1903 Sky Drive
Clearwater, Fl. 33755
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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 June 2010 )
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Written by Neil Mayhew
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Thursday, 15 October 2009 |
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Another member of the Band of Gold family has passed away. Herb Melleney, known by the members as "Uncle Herb," and the community as the "Voice of the Band of Gold" died on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2009. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Anderson McQueen Funeral Home on 9th Street in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, October 20 starting 11:00 AM. An obituary and feature article will appear in the St. Petersburg Times on Friday, October 16. In addition, the local FOX affiliate, Channel 13, will air a spot on Herb Melleney during their 5:00 or 6:00 news broadcasts on Friday.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 October 2009 )
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A Largo Band of Gold Alumni Member Remembered |
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Written by Robert Hancock
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Monday, 22 June 2009 |
This is perhaps the toughest of the entries I've made on this site to date. I know we have lost many of our associates in the past and although I don’t want to trivialize any of our fallen friends and family I would like to pay special tribute to Milton Bowsher. He joined our Lord last Friday after a prolonged battle following an automobile accident.
I had the pleasure of playing in the 1971-3 trumpet section in which Milton wielded an Eb trumpet on field and a Bb full sized horn in concert band. He was always full of energy and an all around great guy. I’ll never forget his passion and enthusiasm for the band and his leadership on and off the field.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Christ Fellowship, 5718 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey. The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm until 2 pm and a celebration of his life will begin at 2 pm. He will be buried at Florida National Cemetery privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to the Angel Fund at Christ Fellowship Church. To sign his guestbook, please see veteransfuneralcare.com. Veterans Funeral Care 727-524-9202
Christ Fellowship
5718 Grand Boulevard
New Port Richey, Fl
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Last Updated ( Friday, 26 June 2009 )
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Band of Gold Alumni Association Awards Third Annual Scholarship |
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Written by Neil Mayhew
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Sunday, 21 June 2009 |
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The Largo Band of Gold Alumni Association awarded it's third annual Robert R. Cotter Memorial Scholarship to Princeton Adam Jackson as part of the awards ceremony at Largo High School on May 26. Adam is a member of the current Band of Gold as well as Largo's Phoenix Indoor Percussion Ensemble. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Magnet Advisory Committee, and 5000 Role Models of Excellence. Adam participates in the Help-a-Child Program and has been the recipient of the Mac J. Williams and Joseph L. Carwise Awards.
Alumni Board Member Lisa (Mattei) Fontaine presented Adam with the $1000 award on  behalf of the Alumni Association. She commented that he was highly respected by his peers and received enthusiastic applause when the award was announced. Adam will be attending Florida State University and hopes to obtain a degree in commercial music.
The Robert R. Cotter Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who most exemplifies the teachings of former Director Robert Cotter. Applications for the 2010 scholarship will be available on this website early next year. Applicants must be a member of the current Band of Gold, or the child or grandchild of a Band of Gold graduate.
The scholarships are funded entirely by donations and from the sale of Band of Gold merchandise. The Band of Gold Alumni Association has been approved as a charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service, so all donations are tax deductible.
Those interested in supporting the Scholarship Fund are urged to mail donations to:
Robert R. Cotter Memorial Scholarship Fund
303 Golf View Lane
Greenville, South Carolina 29609
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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 June 2010 )
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Rare Early Band of Gold Performance Now Available |
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Written by Neil Mayhew
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Monday, 12 January 2009 |
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A rare recording of the 1971 Band of Gold has just been added to our multimedia page. This selection was recorded after the Band was awarded its first National Field Show Championship at the VFW convention in Dallas, the "Big D". The winning band was traditionally given the honor of performing their winning show and National Anthem as a segway to another phase of that convention. Prior to this performance, the Band experienced a grueling schedule of rehearsals and performances. Tired chops were the primary reason for a few uncharacteristic "splats" that may be noticed from this final performance of that trip.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 12 January 2009 )
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