These past few years have been rough for the Wildcat Band.  This year marks the sixth director in as many years.  Long time director Ed D'Aurelio retired in 1996.  Replacing Mr. D'Aurelio was Joy Baum.  Joy spent the year acting as Mr. D'Aurelio's replacement until another could be found..

The following year Tammy Menk, then the choir director, shifted gears and took over the marching band and the concert band.  While in charge of the band, Mrs. Menk believed that band front  as a separate group was unnecessary, and did not audition one.  Instead, the alternate majorette and silk members would carry the banner and American Flag.

Due to a contract situation and health problems, Mrs. Menk did not return to the marching band in 1998.  In fact, no one did.  Band Boosters and parents took it upon themselves to run the band.

Once again, in 1999, the band was under new direction.  There was still a contract issue, so no faculty could run the band.  Michael Browse and Keith Miller took the jobs of directing the band.

As we begin the 2000 season, once again the band is under new direction.  This year, Karen Hinson is the new leader of the Wildcat Band.  Band front has been returned to the band and the size of the auxiliary has been cut due to the small number of instrumentalists. Stepping in to help once again, is concert band director Tammy Menk.