Lost Recordings of Wilmot High School Pep Band

My mother will periodically bring me things she has found from leftover from my childhood.  The latest is a true treasure.  She found an LP with recordings of my high school pep band.  I couldn't find a year anywhere on the package, but I fairly certain it was put together in 1987, my sophmore year.  You will find me listed as a member the trombone section.  I played baritone and valve trombone through high school and college.

For your listening pleasure, I had the recordings converted to mp3s (thanks, Dylan).

CATCH THE PANTHER SPIRIT with the WILMOT PEP BAND

SIDE ONE
Catch The Spirit (Wilmot High Panthers Cheerleaders, 1:21)
Proud Mary (1:57)
Charge Medley - Live (1:23)
Can Can (1:11)
Takin' Care Of Business (2:52)

SIDE TWO
Uptight (1:20)
Hit Me With Your Best Shot (1:19)
Panther Prowl (1:24)
Gimme Some Lovin' (2:23)
Barbara Ann - Live (1:07)
Wilmot High Fight Song (1:18)
We Are The Panthers (Wilmot High Panthers Cheerleaders, 0:58)

Panther Spirit Supplied By The Following:

Flute
Karin Corder
Jenny Smolik
Jonna Franz
Melissa Bartuska
Erin Swanson

Trombone
Dave Anderson
Todd Sattersten
Bill Moore
Val Clause

Clarinet
Amy Anderson
Donna Chase
Tina Ishmael
Julie Kaphengst

Saxophone
Paul Mozzocci
Andrea Pryor
Dale Kaphengst
Marc Vershowske

Guitar
Rob Chapleau
Bob Lucksted

Trumpet
Lisa Raimonde
Michelle Ceremuga
Mike Kaphengst
Mike Hartman

Drums
Dan Yeh
Jenny Myra
Ron Rozell

Cheerleaders
Melaine Adams
Dina Dietschweiler
Heather Miller
Jonna Franz
Melissa Bartuska

Directors
Lance Haas (Band)
Dorothy Wentland (Cheerleaders)

Comments

[Janna (Sattersten)]

Pretty cool Todd! Val and Erin were in my class of '85 if that is any help on pinpointing the year.

[Dave Dvorak]

I am a 2005 graduate of Wilmot High School. I played trombone in the band, and pep band was my thing. Haas changed the requirements for a band letter from being in Sgt. Peppers to playing in all of the pep band games for an entire year. I became the first student to recieve all four band letters under these requirements. In 2006, I began sponsoring a new award which Haas named after me (not my idea). It's the "David Dvorak Pep Band Award" and is given to the band member who has come to the most pep band games in their high school career. I have gone to all of the pep band games since then and am now at 6 full years without missing.
I think it's really cool that you've had the record formatted for all. I can't tell you how good it is to feel that you're a part of something twice as old as yourself. This record was made when I was born, but the quality of the band has not diminished. I encourage everyone to come and see the pep band (the trombones still lead the pack).
Also, for anyone in the area who hasn't picked up their instrument in a while, Wilmot now has a community band. We play at the students' Winter and St. Patrick's Day Concerts, and rehearse Wednesday nights (about 5 times) before. Mr. Haas is the director (still) and it's a blast to keep performing under him. May the Wilmot Guardsmen live on!
PS- I would like to hear any and all stories, thoughts, comments, and questions you may have about the band!

[Daniel Yeh]

Your recording looks like it is from 1984. I graduated in 1986, but I see others on the recording (Bob Lucksted, Mike Hartman) who were two years ahead of me. I vaguely remember an all-morning recording session with this group to get all of these songs on tape, probably fueled by Mr. Z's pizzas and choir candy bars.

Lance Haas wrote "Panther Prowl" in 1984 as the boys basketball team won its first state championship.

I can't believe this is posted out there on the Web - and even more bizarre that I would stumble across it!

['84 Basketball Player]

Hearing these songs again brought back many memories. Thanks for sharing. One question - is "All Right Now" on the record as well?

[Kris Kroll]

Thanks so much for posting these--how cool! Really brings back the memories of playing in the pep band and watching the BB team win state in '84...

[Chester Schotanus]

Hello all

My name is Chet and I graduated from Wilmot in 1990 and was one year behind Todd. A few comments about the recording, first "All Right Now" is on the record, it was the first one on side A. The recording had to have been done in the 1985-86 school year because it was completed when I came in as a freshman.

When I listen to this it takes me way back, almost 20 years now, but I still love the energy and power of the music.

Todd, if you're ever in the Salem area let me know.

Chet

[Dale Kaphengst]

Way to go Todd! I never thought I would hear these again! Really brings back some memories!
Would love to hear from anyone for the old Pep Band/ Sgt. Peppers Gang!
Email me! dkaphengst@genevaonline.com