The current William Monroe High School Marching Dragons and alumni who participated in the event on Friday set up for a group photo. The 2021 Marching Dragons includes: Jeffrey Wallace on baritone, Caroline Bruton and Alina Peffer on clarinet, Mayra Flores and Maya Anderson on alto sax, Ruth Reid and Payton Saylor as colorguard, Jocelyn Lopez on flute, Kaia Morris on piccolo, Rayanna Yowell on flute/pit, Christin Hensley on quads, Matthew Hensley on bass drum, Jacob Dulin on pit/bass drum, Akhil Marri on bass guitar/cymbals, Harrison Graham on snare drum, Agui Hernandez on trombone, Josef Sjordal on trumpet and Shawna Nyabuto as drum major/tenor sax.
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1972: Above, the original band uniforms purchased in fall 1972 by the newly-formed Band Boosters.
Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1972
Greene County’s first band director, Nick Anninos, works with Sidney Trimmer (left) and Wayne Morris (right) to prepare for the coming football season (as pictured in the July 20, 1972, issue of the Greene County Record)
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1972: Above, the original band uniforms purchased in fall 1972 by the newly-formed Band Boosters.
Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1972
The Marching Dragons performed a special halftime show to celebrate the recently-installed lights at the schools’ athletic field in September 2000. These uniforms were replaced by the new green and black ones in 2003. (As pictured in the Sept. 14, 2000 issue of the Record.)
File Photo
Mr. and Mrs. Stein joined the band on the field during the 50th anniversary celebration Oct. 15, and Gary even played his trumpet.
Photo by Brian Mellott/For the Greene County Record
The Marching Dragons during their show Sept. 3. The group is fundraising for new uniforms this year.
Photo by Brian Mellott/For the Greene County Record
From the May 25, 1972 issue of the Record: "On May 18 at 8 p.m. William Monroe High School of Greene County had its first, of what is hoped will be an annual event, a spring concert. The program consisted of the following selections: 'The School Song,' 'Two Famous Hymns,' 'Colorado Trails,' 'Merry Widow Waltz,' 'Village Charm,' and 'Sidewalks of New York.' The audience, relatively large, was responsive and enthusiastic. [...] The Band Boosters have placed an order for uniforms for the band."
- File Photo
As pictured in the Aug. 3, 1972 issue of the Record: "Putting in a plug for the band uniform drive are Scott Wade with the tuba and Sidney Trimmer with the trumpet. The band and director Nicholas Anninos look forward to the day when they will be able to sport new uniforms purchased with funds donated by interested and concerned Greene County Citizens."
- File Photo
From the Sept. 21, 1972 issue of the Record: “On Tuesday, September 12, at 8 p.m., the William Monroe Band Parents organization re-elected officers ….. Commencing their second year of operation, the parents overwhelmingly supported their officers. It is through the effort of these officers that the William Monroe band has been able to procure $4000 for uniforms. It is predicted that all the funds necessary for payment of the uniforms will be garnered by the end of this school year.” … “William Wade, principal of William Monroe High School, stated that he was quite happy with the progress of the band since its beginning two years ago.” … “The band put the new uniforms on for the first time this past Friday night for the opening of the new athletic field when William Monroe went against Madison.”
- File Photo
From the Sept. 28, 1972 issue of the Record: "The William Monroe Band, all decked out in their new uniforms bought with money donated by thoughtful local patrons, took part in Greene County Day activities. Nicholas Anninos is their director."
- File Photo
Gary Stein took over the band program in 1977. These are the beginning band members in the 1977 WMHS yearbook: Melissa Oliver, Terry Lambert, Julia Teed, Clarissa Smith, Cheylene Tooley, Sherry Morris, Sandra Donour, Cindy Allen, Danny Peyton, Wallace Harlow and Mark Lawson.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1977
From the 1977 WMHS yearbook. First row, left to right: Deborah Fleisher, Ronda Davis, Kim Breeden, Cathy Fox, Donna Brill, Jan Dean, Beth Davis, Debbie Morris. Second row: Kathy Eppard, Daphne Olinger, Brian Newman, Ellie Teed, Carol Collier, Jeff Lamb, Rodney Lamb, Tony Shifflett. Third row: Jimmy Taylor, John Lamm, Dale Herring, Glen Taylor. Fourth row: Tom Smith, Keith Harris and David Watson.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1977
The 1977 WMHS yearbook authors wrote, "For some it comes easy, but you'll always find some of our band members practicing hard. Under new leadership [Gary and Bula Stein], the band and choral programs at W.M. gained new levels of ability."
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1977
From the WMHS 1978 yearbook. Front row: Mr. Stein (Director), T. Shifflett, V. May, J. Shifflett, T. Perkins, M. Brown, C. Allen, T. Lambert, C. Smith, R. Davis, D. Baugher, C. Powell, D. Brill, A. Whitehead, S. Morris, R. Lamm. Second row: L. Breeden, T. Collier, D. Hildebrand, A. Lamb, J. Wells, K. Parrott, A. Lucas, K. Harris, W. Harlow, J. Taylor, J. Lamb, R. Peregoy, D. Peyton, A. Ryan. Back row: M. Keenan, S. Mellott, J. Lamm, E. Teed, V. Taylor, C. Tooley, J. Teed, J. Dean, D. Watson, G. Taylor, D. Herring, L. Wright, M. Lawson, B. Newman, S. Firth.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1978
From the Sept. 20, 1979 issue of the Record: "Democratic incumbents Senator J. Harry Michael Jr. and delegates Thomas Michie, Jr. and James B. Murray greeted onlookers in Saturday's parade. All three men are seeking re-election in November General Election. Virginia Twirlettes won first prize in the band contest."
- File Photo
From the May 1, 1980 issue of the Record: "William Monroe High School Band gave a good performance at the Dogwood parade last Saturday. The weather failed to dampen their spirits." It is unclear whether the outfits were a new 80s-era uniform or a one-time thing.
- File Photo
The Marching Dragons performed a special halftime show to celebrate the recently-installed lights at the schools’ athletic field in September 2000. These uniforms were replaced by the new green and black ones in 2003. (As pictured in the Sept. 14, 2000 issue of the Record.)
- File Photo
From the Nov. 12, 2015 issue of the Record: "Saturday, Nov. 7, the 13U Greene Dragons played the 13U Madison Mountaineers in support of Ethan "Big E" Paladino, a former player who was diagnosed with cancer this year. All proceeds went to the Paladino family to help support them during Ethan's treatment and to help cover travel and lodging during his treatment at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. [...] Ethan loves music and was excited to pose with The Marching Dragons."
- File Photo by Brian Mellott
From the Oct. 11, 2018 issue of the Record: "William Monroe High School Marching Band prepares to perform during Cavalcade. Hosted by the Charlottesville High School Marching Knights, their annual school marching band competition draws 22 bands from high schools across Virginia for an afternoon of music and marching performances.
- File Photo by M.A.C. Shurtleff
From the Oct. 11, 2018 issue of the Record: "William Monroe High School Marching Band prepares to perform during Cavalcade. Hosted by the Charlottesville High School Marching Knights, their annual school marching band competition draws 22 bands from high schools across Virginia for an afternoon of music and marching performances.
- File Photo by M.A.C. Shurtleff
From the Oct. 11, 2018 issue of the Record: "William Monroe High School Marching Band prepares to perform during Cavalcade. Hosted by the Charlottesville High School Marching Knights, their annual school marching band competition draws 22 bands from high schools across Virginia for an afternoon of music and marching performances.
- File Photo by M.A.C. Shurtleff
On March 20, 2021, the Marching Dragons played in the stands at what would be the season's only home football game; the season was canceled early due to a case of COVID-19 on the team, but the band later put out a music video to celebrate their abbreviated season.
- Photo by Brian Mellott/For the Greene County Record
The current William Monroe High School Marching Dragons and alumni who participated in the event on Friday set up for a group photo. The 2021 Marching Dragons includes: Jeffrey Wallace on baritone, Caroline Bruton and Alina Peffer on clarinet, Mayra Flores and Maya Anderson on alto sax, Ruth Reid and Payton Saylor as colorguard, Jocelyn Lopez on flute, Kaia Morris on piccolo, Rayanna Yowell on flute/pit, Christin Hensley on quads, Matthew Hensley on bass drum, Jacob Dulin on pit/bass drum, Akhil Marri on bass guitar/cymbals, Harrison Graham on snare drum, Agui Hernandez on trombone, Josef Sjordal on trumpet and Shawna Nyabuto as drum major/tenor sax.
- Photo by Keri Hensley/For the Greene County Record
GALLERY: Marching Through History
In researching the article, "50 Years of Marching Music," we came across many wonderful photos and articles outlining the early history of the WMHS Marching Dragons. As only a few could fit in the pages of our paper this week, we wanted to take the opportunity to share some of what we unearthed in our archives (and a few borrowed yearbooks) with you. Enjoy!
From the May 25, 1972 issue of the Record: "On May 18 at 8 p.m. William Monroe High School of Greene County had its first, of what is hoped will be an annual event, a spring concert. The program consisted of the following selections: 'The School Song,' 'Two Famous Hymns,' 'Colorado Trails,' 'Merry Widow Waltz,' 'Village Charm,' and 'Sidewalks of New York.' The audience, relatively large, was responsive and enthusiastic. [...] The Band Boosters have placed an order for uniforms for the band."
- File Photo
Greene County’s first band director, Nick Anninos, works with Sidney Trimmer (left) and Wayne Morris (right) to prepare for the coming football season (as pictured in the July 20, 1972, issue of the Greene County Record)
- File Photo
1972: Above, the original band uniforms purchased in fall 1972 by the newly-formed Band Boosters.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1972
1972: Above, the original band uniforms purchased in fall 1972 by the newly-formed Band Boosters.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1972
As pictured in the Aug. 3, 1972 issue of the Record: "Putting in a plug for the band uniform drive are Scott Wade with the tuba and Sidney Trimmer with the trumpet. The band and director Nicholas Anninos look forward to the day when they will be able to sport new uniforms purchased with funds donated by interested and concerned Greene County Citizens."
- File Photo
From the Sept. 21, 1972 issue of the Record: “On Tuesday, September 12, at 8 p.m., the William Monroe Band Parents organization re-elected officers ….. Commencing their second year of operation, the parents overwhelmingly supported their officers. It is through the effort of these officers that the William Monroe band has been able to procure $4000 for uniforms. It is predicted that all the funds necessary for payment of the uniforms will be garnered by the end of this school year.” … “William Wade, principal of William Monroe High School, stated that he was quite happy with the progress of the band since its beginning two years ago.” … “The band put the new uniforms on for the first time this past Friday night for the opening of the new athletic field when William Monroe went against Madison.”
- File Photo
From the Sept. 28, 1972 issue of the Record: "The William Monroe Band, all decked out in their new uniforms bought with money donated by thoughtful local patrons, took part in Greene County Day activities. Nicholas Anninos is their director."
- File Photo
Gary Stein took over the band program in 1977. These are the beginning band members in the 1977 WMHS yearbook: Melissa Oliver, Terry Lambert, Julia Teed, Clarissa Smith, Cheylene Tooley, Sherry Morris, Sandra Donour, Cindy Allen, Danny Peyton, Wallace Harlow and Mark Lawson.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1977
From the 1977 WMHS yearbook. First row, left to right: Deborah Fleisher, Ronda Davis, Kim Breeden, Cathy Fox, Donna Brill, Jan Dean, Beth Davis, Debbie Morris. Second row: Kathy Eppard, Daphne Olinger, Brian Newman, Ellie Teed, Carol Collier, Jeff Lamb, Rodney Lamb, Tony Shifflett. Third row: Jimmy Taylor, John Lamm, Dale Herring, Glen Taylor. Fourth row: Tom Smith, Keith Harris and David Watson.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1977
The 1977 WMHS yearbook authors wrote, "For some it comes easy, but you'll always find some of our band members practicing hard. Under new leadership [Gary and Bula Stein], the band and choral programs at W.M. gained new levels of ability."
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1977
The band performed in a 1977 parade (minus the fluffy busby hats) under the leadership of Gary Stein.
- File Photo
The Marching Dragons in the 1977 Dogwood Festival parade in Charlottesville. (As pictured in the April 28, 1977, issue of the Record.)
- File Photo
From the WMHS 1978 yearbook: "Directed by Mr. Gary Stein, the band performs a group of Christmas selections for the student body." David Utz played Santa Claus.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1978
The Record would like to thank Judy Shifflett for the use of her high school yearbooks.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1978
From the WMHS 1978 yearbook. Front row: Mr. Stein (Director), T. Shifflett, V. May, J. Shifflett, T. Perkins, M. Brown, C. Allen, T. Lambert, C. Smith, R. Davis, D. Baugher, C. Powell, D. Brill, A. Whitehead, S. Morris, R. Lamm. Second row: L. Breeden, T. Collier, D. Hildebrand, A. Lamb, J. Wells, K. Parrott, A. Lucas, K. Harris, W. Harlow, J. Taylor, J. Lamb, R. Peregoy, D. Peyton, A. Ryan. Back row: M. Keenan, S. Mellott, J. Lamm, E. Teed, V. Taylor, C. Tooley, J. Teed, J. Dean, D. Watson, G. Taylor, D. Herring, L. Wright, M. Lawson, B. Newman, S. Firth.
- Courtesy WMHS yearbook 1978
From the Sept. 20, 1979 issue of the Record: "Democratic incumbents Senator J. Harry Michael Jr. and delegates Thomas Michie, Jr. and James B. Murray greeted onlookers in Saturday's parade. All three men are seeking re-election in November General Election. Virginia Twirlettes won first prize in the band contest."
- File Photo
From the May 1, 1980 issue of the Record: "William Monroe High School Band gave a good performance at the Dogwood parade last Saturday. The weather failed to dampen their spirits." It is unclear whether the outfits were a new 80s-era uniform or a one-time thing.
- File Photo
From the Sept. 24, 1998 issue of the Record: "Members of the William Monroe High School marching band perform at halftime during Friday night's football game against Broadway.
- File Photo by Kevin Lamb
The Marching Dragons performed a special halftime show to celebrate the recently-installed lights at the schools’ athletic field in September 2000. These uniforms were replaced by the new green and black ones in 2003. (As pictured in the Sept. 14, 2000 issue of the Record.)
- File Photo
From the Oct. 7, 2010 issue of the Greene County Record.
- File Photo by Alex Carrier
As pictured in the Dec. 9, 2010 issue of the Record.
- File Photo
From the Nov. 12, 2015 issue of the Record: "Saturday, Nov. 7, the 13U Greene Dragons played the 13U Madison Mountaineers in support of Ethan "Big E" Paladino, a former player who was diagnosed with cancer this year. All proceeds went to the Paladino family to help support them during Ethan's treatment and to help cover travel and lodging during his treatment at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. [...] Ethan loves music and was excited to pose with The Marching Dragons."
- File Photo by Brian Mellott
From the Oct. 11, 2018 issue of the Record: "William Monroe High School Marching Band prepares to perform during Cavalcade. Hosted by the Charlottesville High School Marching Knights, their annual school marching band competition draws 22 bands from high schools across Virginia for an afternoon of music and marching performances.
- File Photo by M.A.C. Shurtleff
From the Oct. 11, 2018 issue of the Record: "William Monroe High School Marching Band prepares to perform during Cavalcade. Hosted by the Charlottesville High School Marching Knights, their annual school marching band competition draws 22 bands from high schools across Virginia for an afternoon of music and marching performances.
- File Photo by M.A.C. Shurtleff
From the Oct. 11, 2018 issue of the Record: "William Monroe High School Marching Band prepares to perform during Cavalcade. Hosted by the Charlottesville High School Marching Knights, their annual school marching band competition draws 22 bands from high schools across Virginia for an afternoon of music and marching performances.
- File Photo by M.A.C. Shurtleff
On March 20, 2021, the Marching Dragons played in the stands at what would be the season's only home football game; the season was canceled early due to a case of COVID-19 on the team, but the band later put out a music video to celebrate their abbreviated season.
- Photo by Brian Mellott/For the Greene County Record
The Marching Dragons during their show Sept. 3. The group is fundraising for new uniforms this year.
- Photo by Brian Mellott/For the Greene County Record
Alumni band members joined the current Marching Dragons on the field during halftime Oct. 15 (2021) to play the fight song in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary.
- Photo by Brian Mellott/For the Greene County Record
Mr. and Mrs. Stein joined the band on the field during the 50th anniversary celebration Oct. 15, and Gary even played his trumpet.
- Photo by Brian Mellott/For the Greene County Record
The current William Monroe High School Marching Dragons and alumni who participated in the event on Friday set up for a group photo. The 2021 Marching Dragons includes: Jeffrey Wallace on baritone, Caroline Bruton and Alina Peffer on clarinet, Mayra Flores and Maya Anderson on alto sax, Ruth Reid and Payton Saylor as colorguard, Jocelyn Lopez on flute, Kaia Morris on piccolo, Rayanna Yowell on flute/pit, Christin Hensley on quads, Matthew Hensley on bass drum, Jacob Dulin on pit/bass drum, Akhil Marri on bass guitar/cymbals, Harrison Graham on snare drum, Agui Hernandez on trombone, Josef Sjordal on trumpet and Shawna Nyabuto as drum major/tenor sax.
- Photo by Keri Hensley/For the Greene County Record
