...That
during the 1997 marching season, the Pride of Paoli
went undefeated. The Pride of Paoli never finished lower than first in any competition, including State!
...That
the Pride
of Paoli has TWO STUDENTS that participated in the Indiana All-State Orchestra? Erin Hall (clarinet) and Emma Meyer
(trombone) are the first students from the Pride of Paoli to be chosen since Mindy Lambdin
(trombone) in 1989-90.
...That
the Pride
of Paoli used to be the PAOLI MARCHING RAMS?
The name change occurred in 1981.
...That
the Pride
of Paoli's BUZZARD, named Phoenix, is over 25 years old!! Originally
created for the 1978 Paoli Senior Prom "Dust in the Wind",
Phoenix was recently discovered by a band booster and restored to sit on a
rock during the Pride of Paoli's 2003 Show "CANYON".
...That
the
Pride
of Paoli hosted the 22nd Annual Pride of Paoli Invitational
on September 13, 2003?
...That the Pride of Paoli is
the most victorious band
in ISSMA history with 14 State Titles?
...That
the Pride
of Paoli is tied with Ben Davis High School (Class A)
with 5 consecutive State Titles?
...That
the Pride
of Paoli has been picked at the State Finals by
all six judges more than once?
...That
the Pride
of Paoli is the FIRST band to win the Finals in one class and move up
a class the next year to win again? Avon did it in 2002 and 2003.
...That
the Pride
of Paoli's 2003 State Title was the 11th for Director Bill Laughlin and
the 12th for Director Gayle Laughlin?
...That
the Pride
of Paoli performed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,
California? In order to make the trip, the Pride of Paoli
raised $119,000! Their fundraisers even included a
Tanya Tucker concert on the Fourth of July!
...That
the Pride
of Paoli performed in Rome, Asissi and Verona
during their 2001 trip to Italy?
...That the Pride of Paoli earned the right to compete at the
1994 State Finals after a BUS CRASH on the way to Regionals?
There were 17 holes in the show that day.
...That
the Pride
of Paoli fluctuates frequently between
Class C and Class D?
...That the Pride of Paoli's 2002
and 2003 staff was comprised
mostly of former students?
...That the Pride of Paoli
finished dead last at District in 1980
and had the worst score in the state due to a penalty?
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DIRECTORS:
BILL
LAUGHLIN
AARON NICHOLSON
GAYLE LAUGHLIN
The Pride of Paoli
Marching Band
Paoli Jr. - Sr. High School
501 Elm Street
Paoli, Indiana 47454
Phone: 812-723-7301
Fax: 812-723-7301
Last Updated: Sunday, July 3, 2005 11:34 AM