Approximate year:1970. Member: Brad Diable Excuse: Following a storm which caused power outages in the Long Island area, he had to stay home to “watch” the food in the refrigerator.
Approximate year: 1973. Member: Nick the Dick Excuse: After driving to rehearsal one winter Sunday from my home in Massapequa in what I would call a “dusting” of snow, I was told that Nick was “snowed in” in Commack about 5 miles from me!
Approximate year: 1985 etc. Member: Frank Ponzo Excuse: Every year Frank has to miss one weekend to “clean the pool!”
Approximate year: 1969 Member: Fred Sasso Excuse: In jail for shop lifting.
Approximate year: 1990 Member: Kenny Banks Excuse: Told me there weren’t enough horn players at rehearsal to warrant his attendance.
Approximate year: 1973 Member: Tom Rocca Excuse: Shot!
Approximate year: 1985 Member: Ray Yenshaw Excuse: Had to go fishing with his father.
Approximate year: 1987 Member: Linda Shoemaker Excuse: Didn’t get 8 hours sleep the night before.
Approximate year: Any Year Members: Ray Yenshaw, John Clougher, Joe Thompson, etc. Excuse: Stuck on the road somewhere with the corps truck and all for the equipment bacause there was no oil or something.
Approximate year: 1978 Member Geoff Oatman Excuse: Coma!!!
Approximate year: 1987 Member: Milton Excuse: Bowling.
Approximate year: Any Year Member: anyone Excuse: Went to DCI to watch a show.
Pete China, 1968-77: Mellophone, 1978: Brass Instructor, 1979: Brass Instructor/Show Coordinator, 1981: Baritone-Assistant Horn Instructor, 1982 to 84: Filled spot for last 2 weeks, 1985: Brass Instructor, 1986: Mellophone, 1989 to ? Horn Instructor, 1990 – Baritone.
