<![CDATA[Crossmen Alumni Association - CAA News - Crossmen Alumni News]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org en-us N/A swhite@crossmenalumni.org Fri, 09 May 2008 18:36:02 CDT 20 <![CDATA[Concert for Bill Kellerman]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/47/1/Concert-for-Bill-Kellerman/Page1.html Bill Kellerman, Crossmen alum and former staff member, passed away after a long illness on July 1, 2007. South Brunswick High School (NJ) will be giving a memorial concert on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 7:30pm.  The concert will feature many of the school's performing groups honoring Bill with some of his favorites as well as some tributes.  Of special note will be the premeire performance of Bruce Yurko's "In Memory of William."  Bill's parents will be in attendance and will present the first scholarship given in his memory.  A small reception will follow. Please join us as we honor Bill's life and commitment to the arts.

]]> no@spam.com (Gary Cuzzocrea) Fri, 09 May 2008 12:03:33 CDT http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/47/1/Concert-for-Bill-Kellerman/Page1.html <![CDATA[2008 Crossmen - Spring Update]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/46/1/2008-Crossmen---Spring-Update/Page1.html After their "Metamorphosis" in 2007, the Crossmen are set to launch an expedition to "Planet X" in 2008. Thanks to the DCI website and Dan Potter, the DCI Field Pass looks at how this iconic Eastern powerhouse has adjusted after a full year in its new home base in Texas. Highlights include interviews with Crossmen director Mark Chambers and CEO Fred Morrison, consultant and corps alum Gary Cuzzocrea, horn sergeant Mark Figueroa, second year vet Russell Rybicki, and drum majors Kyle Bourdon and Meghan Huber. Also, get to hear the first two minutes of the show!

Part One
Part Two

]]> no@spam.com (Jarrett Lipman) Thu, 08 May 2008 11:59:05 CDT http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/46/1/2008-Crossmen---Spring-Update/Page1.html <![CDATA[2008 Crossmen History Night - June 7th]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/45/1/2008-Crossmen-History-Night---June-7th/Page1.html

Moving to Texas won't stop the Crossmen Alumni from teaching the corps traditions and history of the Crossmen. On Saturday, June 7, 2008 the Crossmen Alumni Association will coninue its tradition and travel to the Crossmen's Spring Training Camp to present the corps members with something we like to call "History Night."

]]> no@spam.com (Gary Cuzzocrea) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:16:55 CDT http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/45/1/2008-Crossmen-History-Night---June-7th/Page1.html <![CDATA[Helen Batchelor, Beloved Crossmen Volunteer, Passes Away]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/44/1/Helen-Batchelor-Beloved-Crossmen-Volunteer-Passes-Away/Page1.html
Helen Batchelor, Crossmen volunteer and mother of former Drum Major Donna Batchelor, passed away over the weekend. The Crossmen Alumni Association would like to offer our sincerest condolences to Donna, her family and friends of Helen. Mrs. Batchelor passed away on April 4, 2008. Helen was a volunteer in the 70s for the Crossmen. A viewing for Helen will be held at the Donahue Funeral Home on West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, on Wednesday evening 7 to 9 PM on April 9.
]]> no@spam.com (Gary Cuzzocrea) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:31:47 CDT http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/44/1/Helen-Batchelor-Beloved-Crossmen-Volunteer-Passes-Away/Page1.html <![CDATA[2008 CAA Annual Beef & Beer a Rousing Success!]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/43/1/2008-CAA-Annual-Beef-amp-Beer-a-Rousing-Success/Page1.html
This year, the Crossmen Alumni Association, some generous anonymous donors, and Crossmen Productions teamed up to raise more than 300 percent more money distributed to 50 percent more members than past years. It has been a great thing to watch the whole Crossmen community come together to help members with some of their expenses.
]]> no@spam.com (Gary Cuzzocrea) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:12:11 CDT http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/43/1/2008-CAA-Annual-Beef-amp-Beer-a-Rousing-Success/Page1.html <![CDATA[The Contra Flag - A History]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/42/1/The-Contra-Flag---A-History/Page1.html
As members and alumni, we all know and take part in the many traditions of the Crossmen, some of which are as old as the corps. However, a new tradition has been started which holds great honor and pride despite being relatively "young." It is one that carries the spirits of those gone but not forgotten-- those spirits that take the field with the corps every night. I'm talking about the Contra Flag, which first appeared in Allentown in 2003. Hopefully this story will give everyone an understanding of what this new tradition is and what it means to us.

]]> no@spam.com (Jamie Tucker) Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:06:17 CST http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/42/1/The-Contra-Flag---A-History/Page1.html <![CDATA[Crossmen Hall of Fame Returns]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/40/1/Crossmen-Hall-of-Fame-Returns/Page1.html
In 2007, the Crossmen Hall of Fame was put on a one year hiatus as all alumni efforts were focused on assisting the corps in their transition to their new home in Texas. Now that the calendar has turned to the new year, the Crossmen Alumni Association is proud to announce the return of the Crossmen Hall of Fame. Learn how you can nominate someone today.
]]> no@spam.com (Rick Reedy) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:31:47 CST http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/40/1/Crossmen-Hall-of-Fame-Returns/Page1.html <![CDATA[Alum Jarrett Lipman Continues to Lead the Crossmen]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/39/1/Alum-Jarrett-Lipman-Continues-to-Lead-the-Crossmen/Page1.html Jarrett Lipman aged out of the Crossmen as Drum Major this past August in Pasadena. While he is no longer eligible to lead the corps on the field, it hasn't taken him much time to help lead the corps off the field as the newest member of the Crossmen administrative team. In a recent interview with the San Antonio Express News, Jarrett, Corps Director Mark Chambers and Executive Director Fred Morrison talk about the value and the powerful reach of the Crossmen experience. Read it here.

]]> no@spam.com (Gary Cuzzocrea) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:54:10 CST http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/39/1/Alum-Jarrett-Lipman-Continues-to-Lead-the-Crossmen/Page1.html <![CDATA[Crossmen Holiday Campaign and Alumni Challenge]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/38/1/Crossmen-Holiday-Campaign-and-Alumni-Challenge/Page1.html The Crossmen are currently accepting contributions to the Instrument Fund Drive on their website, and have sent out a limited mailer to those members of the 2007 Jazz Club. Donations are being accepted in any amount, but there is a special opportunity being offered for those looking to go the extra mile this holiday season. ]]> no@spam.com (Rick Reedy) Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:38:48 CST http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/38/1/Crossmen-Holiday-Campaign-and-Alumni-Challenge/Page1.html <![CDATA[A Glance Back and Many Steps Forward]]> http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/33/1/A-Glance-Back-and-Many-Steps-Forward/Page1.html What a difference a year makes! On the occasion when we proudly launch our  brand new website, CAA President and Crossmen Hall of Famer Rick Reedy shares his thoughts on the exciting future which lies ahead of both the corps and the CAA.

]]> no@spam.com (Rick Reedy) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:38:21 CDT http://www.crossmenalumni.org/articles/33/1/A-Glance-Back-and-Many-Steps-Forward/Page1.html