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Scholoarship information for students in the Herndon High School Band SCHOLARSHIPS The Herndon Band is proud to announce the following scholarship programs for graduating seniors: Each scholarship offers a college-bound graduating student a one-time payment. For those individuals and organizations who would are interested in discussing a sponsorship of a scholarship for band and/or and color guard students, please contact Brian Fisher, Director of Bands, Herndon High School. Details of each scholarship can be found below: Richard Bergman Music Education Scholarship Eric Hirt Scholarship The Pride Scholarship The Masonic Lodge Scholarship Barb Winningham Memorial Scholarship APPLICATIONS In Memoriam Richard Bergman Music Education Scholarship (Established May 2009) Scholarship Summary The Richard L. Bergman Music Education Scholarship is designed to recognize the graduating band senior who displays a strong interest in music with a preference given to a student pursuing a college degree in music. The student must also demonstrate a strong academic and extra-curricular background. Richard Bergman Scholarship Application Richard Bergman Scholarship Recipients 2025 - Adalyn Puentes 2024 – Jason Coleman 2023 – Liz Morad 2022 – Adrienne Pinover 2021 – Jake Cuppernull 2020 – Ethan Morad 2019 – Kacey Hillebrand 2018 – James Adams 2017 – Shennan O’Day 2016 - Aimee Toner 2015 – Christine Horting 2014 – Tiberiu Baicoianu 2013 – Jacob Bennett 2012 – Caitlin Williams 2011 – Ryan Little 2010 – Matt Breuer 2009 – Meghan Walsh Richard Bergman Scholarship Criteria The HHSBPA will annually award a one-time $1,000.00 scholarship in the name of Richard Bergman, Band Director for Herndon High School 1978 – 2008 in order to honor his service and history in the Pride of Herndon Band Program. The recipient will be a senior member of the Pride of Herndon Band who displays a strong interest in music with a preference given to the students pursuing a college degree in music. In addition, the students must demonstrate active participation in many facets of the music program at Herndon High School. The current Director of the Band at Herndon High School will select the top five candidates for Mr. Bergman to review and select the recipient. The candidates will be required to complete an application including an essay question. The recipient of this scholarship must be a current member of the Herndon Band program at the time of application. The recipient will normally be presented the award at the annual Spring Band Award Ceremony by Mr. Bergman or his designee. The recipient will be responsible to notify their college of the need to present the HHSBPA with proof of attendance to their college and a mailing address to send the $1,000 award. Eric Hirt Scholarship (Established in 2009) Scholarship Summary The Eric Hirt Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Eric Hirt, who was an incredible band parent volunteer. Eric passed away in October of 2008, but he left an indelible mark on the Pride of Herndon Band with his selfless, dedicated and nurturing volunteer work. The student awarded this scholarship best exemplified the character and dedication to the band that Eric Hirt displayed for ten years. Eric Hirt Scholarship Recipients 2025 - Christina Chung 2024 – Eric King 2023 – David Merlos 2022 – Matt Vierow 2021 – Samantha Fast 2020 - Erika Hausladen 2019 – Cobrina Chu 2018 – Harold Treminio 2017 – Theresa Vierow 2016 - Scott Walker 2015 – Elizabeth Pater 2014 – Catherine Lambert 2013 – Margaret Shaw 2012 – Austin Miller 2011 – Samhita Nelamengala 2010 – Mary Brady 2009 – Carrie Kurtz Eric Hirt Scholarship Criteria The HHSBPA annually awards a one-time $500.00 scholarship in the name of Eric Hirt, long-time volunteer, contributor and former HHSBPA President and board member. The recipient was a graduating senior member of the Pride of Herndon Band who exemplified the qualities of dedication, integrity, and selflessness to the band that Eric exhibited during the ten years that he was an active member of the HHSBPA. The Band Director selected the scholarship recipient after May 1st of each year. Band, Guard, Drumline and Jazz Band students were considered for this award. The recipient was presented the award at the annual Spring awards ceremony by a member of the Hirt family or a family designee. As part of the presentation of the award, Eric Hirt’s biography was read to explain to the audience who he was and what he contributed to the Pride of Herndon Band. A copy of his biography will be presented to the award recipient. The check for this scholarship was given directly to the student recipient. Criteria for selection of the recipient for this scholarship were: Graduating senior member of the Pride of Herndon Band. Demonstrated dedication to the Pride of Herndon Band. Recognized by fellow Band members and instructors as a person of honor, good character and integrity. Contributes time and effort to the Pride of Herndon Band above and beyond expectations. Must be accepted by a college and planning to attend that college. Eric Hirt Biography Eric Hirt began his volunteer career in 1998 when his son, Justin, joined the Pride of Hendon Band. He started with the Pit crew. If it had wheels on it, Eric drove it. Although his son graduated in 2002 and his daughters Erica and Melinda didn’t start with the band until 2003, Eric continued to volunteer for the Pride of Herndon. In addition to the Pit crew, Eric worked on or ran the Showcase of Bands fundraiser every year, and chaired various competitions at HHS like the Drumline competition and Middle School Band Festival. He served as Vice President and President of the HHSBPA for several years, all the while driving trucks, loading instruments, and cooking at barbeques for students and parents. He also created the web site for our Pride of Herndon Band. He was awarded the Nancy Katz Award in 2007, and the Town of Herndon proclaimed June 17, 2005 as “Eric Hirt Day” for his valuable contributions to our band. Sadly, Eric passed away in October of 2008. He was a caring, steady, and hard-working volunteer who did all he did because he cared so very much for the students. Eric always had a smile on his face, and made hard work lots of fun. His dedication made the Pride of Herndon Band a better place for students and parents alike. We honor Eric for his service to our Band, and award this scholarship in his name. The Pride Scholarship Scholarship Summary The Pride Scholarship is a one-time $1500 scholarship awarded to a student who exemplifies the following characteristics: Pride: The student has demonstrated Pride as part of the Pride of Herndon community. Pride is reflected in how the student treats oneself and the broader community. Compassion: The student treats others with compassion and empathy. This trait ultimately shows pride in oneself and a respect for one’s peers. Community Builder: The student finds ways to help members of the band feel included, through personal interaction or through more organized, yet not necessarily formal efforts. Pride Award Recipients 2025 - Adamariz Vasquez-Sudario 2024 – Amran Ahmed 2023 – Eduardo Naula 2022 – Sheila Villareal 2021 - Yeimy Cardoza 2020 – Zoey Birman 2019 – Diego Acosta Argueta 2018- Allison Bliss 2017 – Tommy Eccleston 2016 – Julia Picchiottino Masonic Lodge Scholarship Scholarship Summary The Masonic Lodge Scholarship is a one-time scholarship awarded to a student. Masonic Lodge Recipients 2025 - Earnest Gant Barbara Winningham Scholarship Scholarship Summary The Barbara Winningham Memorial Scholarship is designed to recognize a graduating senior who may have faced health challenges but continue to press their way to achieve their educational goals OR is a participant in HHS Band or HHS Step Team. Barb Winningham Memorial Scholarship Application Barb Winningham Memorial Scholarship Criteria This is a one-time $1,000.00 scholarship in the name of Barbara Winningham to a student who battles/has battled a chronic illness OR is a participant in HHS Band or HHS Step Team with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who plans to attend 2-or4-year college/university and serves community, in some capacity. Scholarship Background Barb Winningham was an active parent in the Herndon Community for 8 years while her two daughters, Kelly and Stacey, were students at Herndon High School. She supported her daughters with great enthusiasm as they marched on the field, played their instruments in high school band concerts, and performed on the step team. In her last years of life, Mrs. Winningham battled kidney disease which caused her to have multiple medical visits to try to help her live her life to the fullest. She persevered as much as possible, given the diagnosis, to ensure that she supported and provided for husband, children, and grandchildren. It is in her honor that we award this scholarship to a student who may have faced health challenges but continue to press their way to achieve their educational goals.

Guard Chair Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Guard Chair Shadow Needed Stacey Kenneweg & Cheryl Cooper guard@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board The Guard Chair provides general Assistance and Coordination for Guard Activities. They are a Communication Resource between the HHSBPA, the Color Guard, and Color Guard parents. They act as an Advocate for the Color Guard within the school and community, and assists with the purchase of materials and supplies (silks, costumes, accessories, weapons, etc) when needed in coordination with the vendors, Guard Coach(es) and Band Director. The Guard Chair maintains existing and future uniform inventory, including cleaning, fitting, etc. These tasks also apply to the Guard Chair during the Winter Guard/Indoor Guard season. Attends all monthly Board meetings. For the Winter guard season, the Guard chair may also attend all competitions, coordinate transportation to same, and attend Championships as needed or possible. Previous Next

Jazz Band Ensemble in the Herndon High School Band < Back Jazz Band The Jazz Band is an ensemble designed to promote the study of jazz literature, emphasizing improvisation and styles of the jazz idiom. Students meet after school starting in November and receive a half credit for course participation. The instrumentation of the ensemble varies each year but generally reflects standard Big Band instrumentation (Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, and Rhythm Section – Drums, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Vibes, Auxiliary Percussion) Previous Next

Band Directors for the Herndon High School Band Band Directors Brian Fisher Director of HHS Band Program Read More Aubrey Adams Percussion Ensemble Read More Dr. Antares Leask Color Guard Read More Bradley M. Johnson Marching Techs, Marching Band Read More Chris Cunningham Jazz Band, Brass Tech Read More Erica Hirt (In Memoriam) Marching Tech, Marching Band Read More Zoey Birman Marching Band Read More James Covington Marching Band Assistant Read More Joseph Fogleson Marching Percussion Read More Salvatore Boenzi Guard Read More Sarah Mister Guard Read More Gracie Smith Guard Read More Sharon Bonneau Woodwinds Tech, Marching Band Read More PAST DIRECTORS

Symphonic Winds Ensemble in the Herndon High School Band < Back Symphonic Winds The Herndon High School Symphonic Winds is our newest ensemble, open by audition only and performing VBODA Grade IV-VI literature. Previous Next

Salvatore Boenzi | Herndon High School Band < Back Salvatore Boenzi Guard Coming Soon Previous Next

PTSA Liaison Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next PTSA Liaison Kathy Blouch ptarep@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Subcommittee Attends all monthly HHSBPA Board meetings (usually 1st Monday of month) and report any pertinent information from the PTSA meetings Attends all PTSA meetings (currently 2nd Wednesday of month) to report Band information and events Coordinates with HHSBPA Communications Chair to make sure articles and HHS announcements are included. Must be a member of the PTSA Previous Next

Secretary Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Secretary Cheryl Cooper secretary@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board The Secretary shall keep the records and minutes of all Board, Executive Committee, annual, and special meetings and be responsible for correspondence. The Secretary will: provide the minutes from the immediate past meeting within ten (10) days of such meeting keep a current copy of the bylaws on hand for reference at all meetings maintain a complete list of voting and non-voting members of the HHSBPA, including name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address record and maintain an inventory of all equipment owned by the HHSBPA through purchase or donation, and may establish a committee to assist in the accurate documentation of such inventory and the maintenance of current inventory records be responsible for coordinating the reservation of facilities for use by the HHSBPA with Herndon High School. assist the Band Director with various awards and gifts Previous Next

Memoriam for three former Herndon High School marching band students who passed away in memoriAm On August 7, 2015, three former members of the Pride of Herndon Class of 2014 lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident while en route to a video game convention in Texas when a driver entered the highway traveling in the wrong direction. The three friends were part of the band's 2013-2014 leadership team. Kyle Mathers was manager of the Pep Band, Dale Neibaur was trombone section leader, and Holly Novak was a drum major. Their passing left a large hole in the hearts of all who knew them. Kyle Mathers Kyle was a member of the marching band, Jazz band, First Robotics Team 116, and Drama Club Pit Crew. He was a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troops 1570 and 1577. While studying at Northern Virginia Community College, his community activities included organizing the Pride of Herndon Marching Band Relay for Life Team, and leading their fundraising efforts. He was very active with the Trinity Presbyterian Youth. And he also played with the Herndon Regional Wind Ensemble and the NOVA Jazz Ensemble. holly novak Holly was a drum major for The Pride of Herndon Band and also served as co-captain of the band’s Relay for Life team. At Reston Bible Church, she served as an Awana leader for Cubbies and Sparks. She also served as a helper for several summer Kid's Camps. She was attending Northern Virginia Community College to pursue a degree in psychology to assist her in her lifelong goal of being a dolphin trainer. dale Neibaur Dale was trombone section leader in the marching band, and was also active in the Jazz band and anything having to do with music.

Treasurer Herndon High School Band < Back Previous Next Treasurer Lynne DeRoche treasurer@herndonband.org I'M INTERESTED Board The Treasurer shall maintain the records of all HHSBPA financial activities and shall be bonded through the means of an adequate fidelity bond. From the HHSBPA bylaws, the Treasurer shall: Establish and maintain, in accordance with generally accepted principles of accounting, an appropriate accounting system, including reports Maintain checking and other accounts as needed at a local financial institution and reconcile monthly bank statements Keep an accurate and detailed account of all receipts and expenditures of the Association and preserve all vouchers, receipts, statements and canceled checks, when available. (An assistant may enter information into QuickBooks and maintain filing) Prepare the annual budget for review by the Board of Directors and presentation to the membership. Maintain custody of all funds, expending money only by check or other means consistent with these bylaws and as otherwise authorized by the Board of Directors. (An assistant may prepare checks for the Treasurer's signature) Make deposits of all income in the proper accounts as designated in the budget. (An assistant may enter information into QuickBooks) Maintain the non-profit status for the Association Maintain any needed business licenses for the Association. Be responsible for maintaining and updating all student account records and communicating student account information to students and parents on a regular basis. (An assistant may update and maintain the student account records) Be responsible for the submission of all Federal, State and Local tax and information returns including, but not limited to, IRS Forms 990 and 1099 Monitor the budget, provide a report at every Board meeting, and alert the Board to any concerns Previous Next

Carlee Craze | Herndon High School Band < Back Carlee Craze Alumni Ms. Craze is a 2015 alumni of Herndon Band, named captain for 2 years and traveling to Disney and Hawaii. She has continued working with the Herndon Band since graduating, including as an instructor on the Paris trip. After graduating, Ms. Craze performed with the East Carolina University Color Guard competing in both AIA and WGI circuits. She strives to make all students feel included and give them experiences to grow outside of a classroom environment. Ms. Craze currently works full time as an Interior Designer. Previous Next

Leave a note for Herndon's beloved outgoing Band Director Kathleen Jacoby is moving on to a new opportunity after 17 storied years as Herndon High School's Band Director. Kathleen has implemented a world class band program and touched the lives of countless peers, staff, and students. Leave Mrs. Jacoby a message below to wish her good luck and let her know how much she has meant to you Messages will be printed in the Tag Day program unless marked Private We are no longer collecting Messages for Kathleen We are no longer collecting Messages for Kathleen We are no longer collecting Messages for Kathleen We are no longer collecting Messages for Kathleen