Old News
These are old, obsolete news items that are no longer relevant (e.g., they refer to deadlines that have passed). Items are listed in descending chronological order: most recent to oldest.
NYC 2007
- 2007 Trip to NYC to be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Schedule Change!
- 04.14.2008 Color Guard Tryouts
- Location chosen: 04.29.2008 concert is at Christ United Methodist Church (for location see our map)
- Location chosen: 05.02.2008 dance will be at The Red Barn in Ooltewah (for location see our map)
- 05.19.2008 7PM Next Booster Meeting
Memory Book
It's time to submit photos, dedications, and ads for this year's Memory Book. The Memory Book is a free publication created by the OHS Band Boosters. See the main article on our Fundraising page for the order form and full details.
How To Submit Photos
So, you want to share your photos of the New York City trip and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Upload your pictures to a photo sharing website and then send the URL (web page address)
to the OHSBB webmaster
and he'll post a link to your photos. If you need a photo sharing web site here are a few popular ones:
- Picasa by Google
- SnapFish
- Kodak Gallery
- Flickr
- PhotoBucket
- Shutterfly
- Zooomr
- SmugMug
- CNET Review of photo sharing sites
OHSMB in the News
- WRCB News & Video
- March To Macy's
- Ooltewah Band Begins March to Macy's
- March to Macy's: Getting Ready
- Thursday: November 22, 2007
- March to Macy's: The Big Day
- March to Macy's: The Performance
- March to Macy's: Big Day Timeline
- March to Macy's: Proud Parents
- Chattanooga Times Free Press (11.23.2007)
- WBIR Knoxville (11.21.2007)
- News Channel 9 (11.22.2007)
- Chattanoogan (11.19.2007)
- 7 Day Forcast
- NEW Itinerary in simple HTML format for access from web enabled phones, PDA's, etc.
- NEW Student Dress Requirements in simple HTML format for access from web enabled phones, PDA's, etc.
- Itinerary updated (11/01/2007 version)
- Downloadable Map for MSST updated
- Links to the web sites for many of the tour sites that the students will be visiting
- Updated Google Map with tour site push-pins, links to the attraction's website, parade route highlighting, and walking tour highlighting. Satellite photos also available.
- NEW Macy's Press Release
2007 Macy's Thanksgiving Day - NEW Macy's Press Release
Parade of Wonder - NEW Macy's Press Kit
The Beat Goes On - 03.04.2008 TUE 2:45PM to 4PM CANCELLED
- 03.05.2008 WED 2:45PM to 4PM CANCELLED
- 02.27.2008 WED 2:45PM to 4PM CANCELLED
- 03.03.2008 MON Band-reports time changed
from 6PM to 5:30PM 03.04.2008 TUE 2:45PM to 4PM brass&perc.03.05.2008 WED 2:45PM to 4PM woodwinds- 03.06.2008 THU 2:45PM to 4:30PM full band
- 03.10.2008 MON 2:45PM to 4:30PM full band
- 02.26.2008 TUE 2:45PM to 4PM brass & percussion
02.27.2008 WED 2:45PM to 4PM woodwinds- 02.28.2008 THU 2:45PM to 4:30PM full band
03.04.2008 TUE Times TBA brass & percussion03.05.2008 WED Times TBA woodwinds- 03.06.2008 THU Times TBA full band
- 03.10.2008 MON Times TBA full band
- TUE 10/16 & WED 10/17 practices cancelled
- 11/01 7PM Band Booster Meeting moved to prevent conflict with
Election Day - 09/15 Practice will end at 4PM instead of 5PM
- 11/01 7PM Band Booster Meeting moved to prevent conflict with
Election Day - 08/21 Practice is 6PM to 9PM
- 08/22 No practice due to National Anthem performance at Lookouts game
- 08/23 Practice is 6PM to 9PM
- 08/24 Band members must report to the band room at 5PM for home football game
- 09/08 Saturday Camp cancelled
- 09/15 Saturday Camp from 1PM to 5PM added to schedule
- 09/22 Saturday Camp cancelled
- 09/29 Saturday Camp cancelled
- FREE Milkshake (1)
- Buy a Dinner Combo, get a
FREE sandwich (8) - Buy a Chicken Salad Sandwich,
get one FREE (7) - Buy a Hashbrown & Lg. Drink, get a
FREE CFA Biscuit (8) - Buy a Combo, get a
FREE Kid's 4-nugget Meal Free (8) - Weekly practices for Mondays and Wednesdays will end at 4:45PM instead of 4:30PM
- 08/25 Saturday camp will end at 4PM instead of 5PM
- Report for home football games at 5:15PM instead of 5PM
- 08/09 practice cancelled
- 08/13 practice cancelled
- Camisoles can NOT be substituted for the plain white T-shirts
- Performances will be at McKenzie Arena at 8:30 and again at 11:00
- If students want additional snacks or drinks, they will need to bring spending money
- 8th graders: bring fruit (grapes, bananas, apples)
- Seniors: bring desserts (24 servings each)
- Freshmen: Fruit
- Juniors: Desserts
- Sophomores: Fruit
- 8th graders: Desserts
- Juniors: Fruit
- Freshmen: Desserts
- Seniors: Fruit
- Sophomores: Desserts
- OHS bandroom at 12:45PM on Wednesday 09/05, Friday 09/07, and Monday 09/10 by Alice Swearingen
- Hunter Middle School band room at 1:30PM on Wednesday 09/05, Friday 09/07, and Monday 09/10 by Clarissa Boyer
- Ooltewah Middle School front office by Lynn Francis, Ooltewah Elementary front office by Terri Moore, and Westview Elementary's front office during school hours
- OHS commons at 7PM on Monday 09/10 before or after the Band Booster meeting
- Please or email if you cannot take advantage of these times and want to set a special appointment.
- $25 gift certificate to the Acropolis Restaurant
- $25 gift certificate to the Big River Grille
- Vince Young Jersey from Champs
- Dinner for two (up to $50 value) at Cracker Barrel
- $75 gift certificate and kitchen utensils for meals ($100 value) for Dream Dinners
- $10 gift certificate to El Mason
- 30-day membership to Fit One health club in Ooltewah
- 6-month membership to Fit One health club in Ooltewah
- Leather organizer from Franklin Covey
- $95 towards gymnastics lessons at Gymnastics Center of Chattanooga
- Salon services from Highway 58 Hair Salon
- 4 passes to the International Towing Museum (2 sets)
- $25 gift certificate to Sticky Fingers
- 3 gift certificates for complimentary foot or hand sessions by Pam Robinson, RN and Certified Reflexologist
- 2 lunch-cruise passes for the Southern Belle ($38.50 value)
- 2 VIP Passes to the Tennessee Aquarium
- Week at condo Time-Share in WV courtesy Jeff & Kathy Ream
- $50 gift certificates (4 ea.) to Eaves Formal Wear
- $100 gift certificate for Steve Ray's Midnight Oil
- 5 Harback books including Roget's Complete Thesaurus from Barnes & Nobles
- $25 gift certificate to Big River Grille
- One night stay downtown at the Clarion/Double Tree
- $35 Style and Blow Dry from Curtis Reser Hair Studio
- $300 Dental Whitening kit ($75 reserve) from Dr. Jim McPherson
- $10 gift certificate to El Mason
- 3 Medium cookie-cakes from the Hamilton Place Great American Cookie Company
- 1 Month of lessons ($50 value) from the Jan Lively School of Dance
- Silver bracelet from Leslie Austing
- Free session coupons to MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) at Ooltewah Baptist
- $250 5x8 Oriental Rug (green/rust/gold) from Mohawk
- 2 tickets to Nasville Predators Hockey game against Detroit Red Wings (MON 12/10/2007)
- Pampered Chef products basket courtesy of Linda Reimenschneider
- 2 sets of hair care procuts from Pearl Day/Artistic Creations
- Family pass ($45.80 value) to Rock City
- Jazz CD & 3 votive candles ($25 value) from Silk Trees, Petals and Ivy
- 6 Free "Meal Deals" good at the Stuart Road, Cleveland Sonic
- Basket of coffee items from new Hamilton Place Starbucks
- $25 gift certificate to Sticky Fingers
- Free sub coupon for Subway
- TN Fleece Blanket courtesy of Jeff & Kathy Ream
- Unlimited Hair Salon Services
- 1 month of unlimited tanning at the Sun Shack
- Huffy Pro Thunder single-speed 20" boys bike with helmet, from Pepsi
- $50 gift certificates (2 ea.) for Kit & Kaboodle toner/ink Cartridges
- $50 gift certificate from Hamilton Place Mall
- Several knife sets and one large sword ($32.95 to $299.95 value) from Frost Cutlery
- "Family Fun Pack" for 4 (bowling/shoe rental/popcorn & soft drinks) from AMF Bowling
- Toffee from Scenic City Toffee($19.99 value)
Baby Shower
The Hunter 8th Grade parents are hosting a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Miller and their new baby. The shower will be held during the January 15th OHSBB meeting. Gifts would be welcome but not required. We know that the baby is a little girl. Her name is going to be Virginia Renee Miller. They plan on calling her Ginny. We hope to keep this a surprise. See you there.
Carols by Candlelight
"Carols by Candlelight" is our annual Christmas Concert. This year the concert will be held at the Clarion Hotel in downtown Chattanooga (407 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402). The Clarion has completed Phase One of a $20-million renovation and they have offered their newly remodeled ballroom for this concert. The Clarion will be serving some wonderful desserts and coffee or tea and the doors will open at 7:00 PM. The concert will begin at approximately 7:30 PM. Currently there is only a single performance on December 10th, but if sales are strong a second concert on the 11th may be offered.
Tickets are on sale in the OHS Band this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (December 5th, 6th, and 7th) at $6.00 per person. Or you may make special arrangements with Alice Swearingen via
The Ooltewah HS Band would like to thank
Bill Mish (Cody Hammond's step-father) and the
Clarion Hotel staff. The Clarion has offered us this space and furniture, all linens, coffee/tea
and all table service at no charge and the dessert bar at cost.
Podcast Episode #7
Episode 007 of our podcast is a recording of the Macy's information given at the Band Booster meeting held on Thursday November 1st. It has been shortened by eliminating long pauses and extraneous dialogue. An audio "table of contents" lists the approximate minute location so you can fast forward to the topics you wish to review.
Show Shirts
| Price | Style | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| $12 | S to XL | Short sleeved |
| $15 | XXL | Short sleeved |
| $15 | S to XL | Long sleeved |
| $18 | XXL | Long sleeved |
Trip Resources
Hours to Performance
Bus for 8th Graders
Hunter Middle: Angela Camp checked with the office at Hunter Middle on 08/10 to find out which buses the 8th graders from HMS need to take to get to OHS on band practice days. She was told they can ride Bus #6, #18, or #26. It appears that several of the HMS students doing OHS marching band have band during 8th period (last class of the day). They may want to get together and ride the same bus.
Ooltewah Middle: Bus #238 (a Special Ed bus) will be carrying just the 8th grade band members from OMS to OHS, before picking up its students at OES. The bus will begin running Wednesday, August 15th. The band members will be dismissed at 2:25 so they can beat the other buses off the OMS campus and should arrive at OHS before practice begins.
Garment Bags
Quality garment bags, custom embroidered with the student's name, are once again available this year.
This is an optional purchase which many parents take advantage of since it simplifies the tracking all
the pieces of the tuxedo uniform (shirt, suspenders, pants, cummerbund, black socks, and marching shoes).
The cost is still $21.00 and
will be placing another order at the beginning of the school year and they take approximately
two weeks to arrive. Contact Joyce and provide the exact spelling of the student's first and last
name if you wish to place an order. Payment is due when the order is placed.
Schedule Changes!
Details Pending for March
08/31 6:30PM 08/24 Football Game
Students must report to the band room at 5PM and wear khaki shorts, true red polo shirts (not burgundy), and tennis shoes
(no sandals, no crocks, etc.). This uniform is also to be worn by the color guard.
Also due by this date is a 12-pack of either Coke brand products (cans) or bottled water. These
can be dropped off at the band room and they will be used throughout the football season. They are served to the kids
along with pizza that is provided at cost ($1.00 for 2 slices). They will not be able to make change for large bills,
so please send dollar bills with your children.
Band at Lookouts 8/22
The band will be performing the National Anthem at the Lookouts game on Wednesday, 08.02.2007 and all band members are to report to the stadium by 6:00 PM.
Students will assemble at the top of the escalator and then perform at 7:10 PM.
Students must wear khaki shorts, true red polo shirts (not burgundy), and tennis shoes
(no sandals, no crocks, etc.).
If the parents are planning on getting tickets for the game, they can drop the students off near the escalator and then use the free parking and shuttle. Free parking is available at the Unum/Provident parking lots on Third Street that are just past the intersection of Market and Third Street. The Lookouts Trolley runs continuously between the stadium and these lots from 1/2 hour before the gates open until 1/2 hour after the game ends. There is also parking available throughout the downtown area, including the Carta Garage at the intersection of Chestnut and Third Street.
Some students have a conflict with church activities, so let Mr. Denton know if you'll not be able to attend. Students performing will be able to leave as early as 7:30PM. Students may also stay and watch the game for free and be picked up at 9PM.
Chick-fil-A
DEADLINE! All cards or proceeds must be turned in at the August booster meeting. Anyone with outstanding cards at that time will have their accounts debited by $3 for each card not returned or paid for by that meeting.
The Chick-fil-A cards are a fan-fold card of 32 different coupons. Cards cost $10 each with $7 going to a student's account. If you sell 10 cards you'll get one free to use or give away.
For details or cards, call (432-7056) or email
.
The deals are:
Concessions Cleanup 08/18
There will be a work day on Saturday, August 18th, at 8:30 AM to clean the concession stand.
This will make game nights so much easier.
Contact
if you have questions.
More Schedule Changes!
Posted 08.06.2007
Concessions Cleanup 08/11
There will be a work day on Saturday, August 11th, at 10 AM to clean the concession stand. Drop off your student at the car wash and come and join the cleaning fun!
The work done now will make football game nights so much easier.
Contact
if you have questions.
Car Wash Aug. 11th
There will be a car wash at the Ooltewah Wal-Mart on Saturday, August 11th from 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM.
Wal-Mart has limited the work team to 15 persons at a time, so you need to email
if you wish to work. We need adult supervision so both students and parents can work.
All proceeds will be divided at an hourly rate and credited to your account. If enough people
want to work then we may have to work in shifts.
URGENT! Tux Measurements
DEADLINE EXTENDED! There are over 50 first-year band students, but about 30% have missed the orginal, MANDATORY deadline! All first time band members MUST be measured and place their order BY 08/05
New musicians (but not color guard) are required to obtain a band tuxedo from Eaves Formal Wear. We are required to film a band performance, early in the school year, which must be presented to the Macy's organizers for review. Therefore, all band members (that don't already have a band tuxedo) must get measured and place their order in July. The tuxedos must be ordered from Eaves Formal Wear and it is critical that you tell them that it is for the Ooltewah Band Tuxedo.
Both girls and boys wear the same tuxedo and we recommend that you not get the fitted pants that are "just right." Instead get the adjustable pants with a couple of inches of play to them. Students will be wearing suspenders so the looseness will not be problem. Using this recommendation has allowed a number of students to complete their entire four years of band with just a single pair of tux pants. The cost, including tax, of the tuxedo uniform is $73.50.
Tuxedo measurements and orders must be placed at the Tuxedos by Eaves location,
which is located near the Target on Gunbarrel Road (i.e., in the Gunbarrel Pointe shopping plaza). Their store is located
between David's Bridal and the Nestle Toll House Café. Their phone number is 423-894-9730. Their location can
bee seen on this map
You MUST be measured and place your order BY 08/05
in July because Eaves will be ordering the
tuxedos on August 1st 6th.
IMPORTANT! Mass Band Aug. 2nd
Students must arrive early on Thursday (08/02). Students need to arrive at 7:00 AM and be wearing khaki shorts and a plain white T-Shirt. They will join other area schools at UTC and play as a mass band. Then about 12:15 they will relocate to Coolidge Park where they will be provided lunch, leave about 2:15 PM, and be back to the school before 5 PM. If you cannot pick up your student early, chaperones will stay with the remaining students until 5:30 PM.
Band Camp Hospitality
| Day | Who |
|---|---|
| 07.23 MON |
|
| 8:30 | Alice McPherson |
| 10:00 | Jennifer Ware, Treva Reimenschneider |
| 11:00 | Mary Whitener, Gena Brooks |
| 3:00 | Jim DePrimo, Polly DePrimo |
| 4:00 | Mary Whitener, Kim Dye, Jerry Kate, Joyce Sulzycki |
| 7:00 | Sharon McDarmouth, Jodi Thomas |
| 07.24 TUE |
|
| 8:30 | Terri Moore |
| 10:00 | Claire Mulkey, Jennifer & Jon Lindberg, Treva Reimenschneider |
| 11:00 | Mary Whitener, Glenn Carroll, Tonya Scott, Gena Brooks |
| 3:00 | Janet Bartley, Jeff Reem |
| 4:00 | Mary Whitener, Kim Dye, Jerry Kate, Joyce Sulzycki |
| 7:00 | Polly DePrimo, Jodi Thomas |
| 07.25 WED |
|
| 8:30 | Terri Moore |
| 10:00 | Janet Bartley, Treva Reimenschneider, Susie Given |
| 11:00 | Mary Whitener, Glenn Carroll, Gena Brooks |
| 3:00 | |
| 07.26 THU |
|
| 8:30 | Terri Moore |
| 10:00 | Claire Mulkey, Gerry Rouser, Shelia Sims, Treva Riemenschneider |
| 11:00 | Mary Whitener, Shannon Bedford, Elizabeth Woodard |
| 3:00 | Gerry Rouser, Elizabeth Woodard |
| 4:00 | Gerry Rouser, Mary Whitener, Denise Sherriff, Jerry Kate |
| 7:00 | Polly DePrimo, Jodi Thomas |
| 07.27 FRI |
|
| 8:30 | Terri Moore |
| 10:00 | Polly DePrimo, Treva Riemenschneider, Elizabeth Woodard |
| 11:00 | Mary Whitener |
Required Forms
Required forms will distributed and collected at the June 26th Boosters meeting.
The forms can also be turned in via students during Band Camp.
Required forms can be obtained and returned to the Chaperone chairs,
.
The forms are also available online.
All required forms must be turned in by July 23rd (first day of Band Camp).
Hospitality Need
The Hospitality team will be feeding the students lunch during the two weeks of
Band Camp (beginning July 23rd). Volunteers are needed to help with
food preparation and serving. Even a couple of hours in the evening
would be beneficial. If you can help, please contact
.
Car Wash July 21st
There will be a car wash at the Ooltewah Wal-Mart this Saturday, July 21st from 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM. Please bring water hoses, buckets, sponges, and drying towels. Wal-Mart has limited the work team to 15 persons at a time, so you need to email if you wish to work. We need adult supervision so both students and parents can work. All proceeds will be divided at an hourly rate and credited to your account. If enough people want to work then we may have to work in shifts. There will also be a car wash scheduled in August.
Car Wash July 7
There will be a car wash at the Ooltewah Wal-Mart this Saturday, July 7th from 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM. Please bring water hoses, buckets, sponges, and drying towels. Wal-Mart has limited the work team to 15 persons at a time, so you need to email if you wish to work. We need adult supervision so both students and parents can work. All proceeds will be divided at an hourly rate and credited to your account. If enough people want to work then we may have to work in shifts. There will also be a car wash scheduled for July 21st and another in August.
Concert & Fireworks: Fundraising at 5PM July 3rd
(802-2509) has contacted the City of Collegedale and has approval for a booth tonight at the Collegedale concert and fireworks display. Collegedale is expecting 35,000 people and it is supposed to be a very nice night.
— (488-9469)
Macy's Go/NoGo Cutoff!
The Macy's Go/NoGo cutoff date is June 26th. That's the deadline to cement your final decision on whether you're going on the Macy's trip. And if you choose "Go" you'll need to be current on your fees (or make special arrangements with the Executive Committee).
Coke Sale
Orders are due 06/07/2007. You can pick up your orders on 06/23 06/25 after 4:30 PM.
Crates need to be returned to the band room entrance area within two weeks.
For details, contact
A New Design!
To smooth the March to Macy's we're redesigning the website. To bring these enhancements to you quickly, some pages are still under construction and will retain their legacy appearance. And none of the pages will be complete without your contributions. If you've got news, photos, documents, corrections, etc. please email Craig Given
Organization: The main
menu appears in the upper left of each page. Subcategories and
related links are found in the sidebar on the right hand of each page.
Links to external websites are identified with the 
symbol. Also, links to the old, legacy web pages will be
distinguished with the 
symbol.
Communication: Breaking news and the next few events appear on the News page. The What's New page (see link in the News page's sidebar) lists changes made throughout the website. It's a centralized location to see updates since your last visit.
Presentation: The clean, crisp design shows businesses that we mean business and encourages sponsorship. On that note, if you find any typographical errors or inaccuracies, email Craig Given.
March to Macy's Fundraising Dinner
Monday, September 17th at 7:00 PM is the "March to Macy's" Fundraiser Dinner. It's being catered by Outback Steakhouse, who will be serving steak, chicken, salad, dinner rolls, and desert. The evening's entertainment will include a performance by the OHS Marching Band and a silent auction. The dinner will be at the Ooltewah High School in the new gymnasium and tickets are $30 per person or $200 for a table for eight. These tickets are on sale now through September 11th. Beginning Friday, August 24th Susie Given or Alice Swearingen will be in the band room selling tickets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during band class.
The purpose of this dinner is to raise funds for the Macy's trip, with the proceeds from this event divided between every student that is marching in New York. Please invite anyone that you believe would donate to our worthy cause. If you know of a business that would be willing to donate to the silent auction, please send an email to Alice Swearingen.
Questions? Please or email Craig Given. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
Silent Auction
Below is a growing list of items and donors to the silent auction. If your company would like to donate items to the auction, please
or email