WT Band Alumni Spotlight: Gary Laramore
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1964-1968. Graduated 1968 What was your degree in? BME/MA Where are you living now and what are you doing? I am retired living in Lubbock. I spend most of my time with my family, my friends, and my church family. Tell us about…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Dana Reynard
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1967-1971 BMED Dec 1971 Master of Ed Aug 1977 What was your degree in? Music, Education & ROTC Where are you living now and what are you doing? I live in Mexico, MO and am currently retired bandmaster from Missouri Military Academy. Being…
Read MoreWT Band Alumni Spotlight: Robert Frost
What years were you in the WT Band? When did you graduate? 1965-1969 What was your degree in? BME Where are you living now and what are you doing? I reside in Tyler, TX. I am the CEO of Frost Rains Holdings, LLC (eb5southwest.com). Tell us about your family. I have three grown sons living…
Read MoreWT 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 you doing? Missouri City, Texas UIL Executive Secretary Tell us about your family. Wife – Cheri – WT ‘69-‘70 What instrument did you play? Trumpet…
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 are you living now and what are you doing? Los Alamos, NM just retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory last week. Will travel and do…
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 always a bright spot! Barbara continues to support the band through her attendance at football games, concerts marching contests UIL and TMEA! Happy Birthday Barbara!…
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 are scheduled for 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, September 5, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Matt Price, pastor of the church, officiating.…
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 those families, the ones who have distinct familial traits passed down: red hair, left handed, curly hair, athletes, artists, actors and musicians. Often those traits…
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 among the last students of Don Baird. Russ is a tuba player from Alamogordo, New Mexico. Russ made All-State in two different states. As a…
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 truly astounding. Don and Nadina were blessed with three amazing children; Leslie, Steve and Janie. As you read in the previous story, you might recall…
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