Posts by Michael Doran
WT Band Alumni Spotlight: Bill Duggan
Name Bill Duggan What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1968-1973 What was your degree in? BME Where are you living now and what are…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Nancy Teague
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? Graduated August 12, 1971. There from 1966 What was your degree in? BS in Psychology and Sociology Where…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Our Beloved WT Band Secretary Barbara Wooldridge!
Happy Birthday to our own amazing WT Band Secretary Barbara Wooldridge! She served as Dr. Garner’s secretary from 1988-2002. Her constant encouragement and smile to each and every student was…
Read MoreBeverly Jean Milligan Has Passed Away
Beverly Jean Milligan October 30, 1943 — August 28, 2025 Beverly Jean Blaine Milligan, 81, formerly of Dumas, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2025, in Boerne, TX. Funeral services…
Read MoreThe Life and Legacy of Don and Nadina Baird: Part 4
Four Generations of the Family of Don and Nadina Baird Interviews with the grand and great grandchildren of Don and Nadina Additional information provided by their families We all know…
Read MoreThe Life and Legacy of Don and Nadina Baird: Part 3
Reflections on the Teaching and Inspiration of Don Baird As told by Russ Blanchard and Anthony Sanchez Son-in-law’s of Don and Nadina Baird Russ Blanchard has the blessing of being…
Read MoreThe Life and Legacy of Don and Nadina Baird: Part 2
A Legacy of Music, Love, Family and Faith As told by the children of Don and Nadina Baird The musical heritage of the children of Don and Nadina Baird is…
Read MoreThe Life and Legacy of Don and Nadina Baird: Part 1
We would like to thank Julie Collins for taking on another project for the WT Band Alumni Association. This time, Julie has graciously agreed to write an article about the…
Read MoreTBA Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee Bruce Collins
Bruce Dwain Collins was born October 17, 1955 in Lubbock, Texas, to Dwain and Pauline Collins. A love of music, and respect for teachers was nurtured by his parents, so…
Read MoreTBA Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee: Bruce Dwain Collins
We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Bruce Collins will be honored as an inductee into the Texas Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame at the upcoming induction ceremony. This…
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