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Ken Acebal (Email not available)
Color Guard, 1983-1986

Live in west palm beach, just returned in December 1999 from living in Holland for 10 months, where I was training with my horses for the Olympic games, unfortunately my horse had an injury and we did not go. I miss all you guys and think of my time with the corps as some of the best of my life. I would love to hear from all my old friends.


Rick Adams
Percussion Tech 1982, Percussion/Tour Director 1994

Mason, Ohio, teaching Business at Blanchester HS, also judging MB and indoor comp.


John Adcock (previous email address no longer valid)
Contra Bass 1985 - 1988.

I'm currently a tuba player and percussionist with the 98th Army Band at Ft. Rucker, AL.


Willie Agustin
1986 Guard

I live in Seminole Heights, Tampa, Florida. I was the former guard director at Largo High School. I just came off a two year sabbatical and I am now the guard director at St Pete HS.


Jim Are (email address not available)
Soprano - '89

Currently living in Sioux Falls, SD. (Long way from down south.) Working for a mid-west restaurant chain opening new stores.


Michael Aubrey (previous email address no longer valid)
80 & 81 Soprano, 82 Flugelhorn

It's hard to believe that it has been almost 20 years since I started marching. I'm an IT Project Manager with Janus Mutual Fund in Denver, Colorado. My wife, two daughters and I will be at Drums Along the Rockies. If you're ever in Denver look me up.


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Sammy Baez (email address not available)
Soprano 93-94

I'm currently living in Tampa and working in a law firm in downtown Tampa. This fall I will be attending Lee university in Tenn. I will be pursuing my degree in psychology. I miss you guys from 93 and 94.


Brian Baldauff
Pit 1993

I currently live in Deland, Florida and am enrolled at Daytona Beach Community College. I plan to pursue a degree in music education from the University of Central Fl. I teach the percussion section at Deland High School and give many private lessons. I still play all the time and really miss this corps. This site is great. Long live Bennie the Apple!


Boomer Bardo
1984 Tenors, First Tour Only

Music Director - Towns County Comprehensive School, Hiawassee GA


Bob Barfield
Marched baritone 1982-85, Section Leader 1985, Soloist 1984-85, Staff member 1988 (Brass) and 1989 (Marching)

MAGIC 1990 marching staff, Marching caption head for Carolina Crown 1995-96; Visual Caption Head Boston Crusaders 2000 - present. 

I am the Associate Director of Bands at Tarpon Springs High School (with Kevin Ford), and I live in Tarpon Springs. Previously, I was Band Director at Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, FL from 1992-98.


William Bargeron
Snare '93

Live in south Georgia, going to school at East Georgia in pursuit of bachelors in music ed. and instruct for percussion for local drumlines.


Luke Basso
Flugelhorn 1986

I currently live in West Palm Beach Fl. I Teach Anatomy/Physiology and AP Biology at Barbara Goleman Sr. High in Miami Lakes where I am also the golf and tennis coach. I am also still fortunate enough to play music on a weekly basis working as both a freelance trumpet player and as a trumpeter/percussionist/vocalist for my own project "Hot Brass Monkey", a relatively successful 9 piece party band. I am still a huge drum corps fan and I will be attending the championships in Orlando this year. I still have the large tympani head signed by all my fellow 1986 members at finals. It hangs on my wall, framed, as one of my most prized possessions. I just found this sight. Any fellow members out there, I'd love to hear from you. Great times were had by all! I am still single and life is good!


Robert Berry
Fluegelhorn 1985

I work in the research and development lab of Bridge Information Systems in Saint Louis, MO. I teach a couple of local high schools and have been judging in our local circuit (www.mccga.org) for the last several years.

Visit my homepage at http://www.theberryhouse.com and check out my section on drum corps.


Roger Binion (previous email address no longer valid)
Guard (Flag) 1983

Presently living in Denver, CO and writing drill and teaching guard for Evergreen HS. It was an honor and privilege to march with this corps the first season we made finals. Something I will never forget.


Randy W. Blackburn
1983 - Marching instructor

I am the night plant manager at The Printing House, Ltd. in Quincy, FL. Susan, the girls and I relocated to Thomasville, Ga. after being in Clearwater since 1983. I am an active judge in the Southeast and visual consultant to several H.S. marching band programs in the S. GA. area.


Susan Alderman Blackburn
Color Guard 1979-1983

After residing in the Clearwater, FL area all my life, Randy and I decided to move away from the rat race and find a more leisurely area to live and raise our family. We moved to Thomasville, GA in July '99. It has been refreshing to actually have more than 3-4 days of cold weather and to be able to appreciate the beauty of spring. We have 2 beautiful daughters, Lauren(5 1/2) and Kathryn (2). I have been a special education teacher for 14 years and am currently teaching at Lowndes County High School in Valdosta. I just finished listening to "Greatest Love" and memories, friendships, and events that have shaped my life came alive again. I hope all alumni are doing well and I look forward to hearing from you.


George Blakely (previous email address no longer valid)
Charter Member - 79-84 Perc

I now reside in Lancaster, PA where I work as a computer consultant and as a show designer for marching bands around the U.S. and as a staff designer for Warner Bros. Music Publications.


Sybelle Blakey
Mellophone '86 & '87

I'm currently in Atlanta working as a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Mercer University...nothing like the days of drum corps!


Amy Boettger
Bass '82 & 83, Tympani '84, Percussion Staff '85

I have landed in Salt Lake City, of all places, and am a lawyer specializing in estate planning. I stumbled onto this website while trying to find a drum corps show close by - thanks to the folks who created and maintain this site. I have great memories of Suncoast Sound, especially the starvation tour of '82. I'd love to hear from ya'll!!


Wayne Bovenschen
Percussion Staff 1989

Assistant Department Head, Music, Associate Professor of Percussion, Oklahoma State University


Sharon Brewster
Guard 81,82

I am the clinical nurse educator for obstetrics at Hillcrest medical center in Tulsa, OK. I love what I do now, but I sure miss the corps days!


Eryn Brocious
Soprano 1992-1993

I am a special education teacher in St. Johns county, Florida.


Tom Bronson
Baritone 87-89

I'm currently teaching math in Tampa. Acting and singing are paying some of the bills. Hey all!


Derrick C. Brown
1982, 1983, 1984 Euphonium

I live in Durham, NC where I am a computer network engineer. I look forward to hearing from the old crew.


Mike Brown
Guard '85-'87

Well, I moved back to Cincinnati, OH back in July 2000. I am now a manager of our Script Department for marketing research surveys for both the telephone and online interviewing. In my spare time, I have been training hard for the adventure of a lifetime. I'm walking 60 miles for an AIDS Vaccine held this summer. For more info, check out my Web site, http://www.stridewithpride.com and sign my Guestbook. Say hi and let me know what's up!


Scot Brownell
1990-93, Staff/Administration (Managed the bingo hall, rebuilt the chuck wagon, drill staff, truck driver and what ever was needed.)

I work for a computer firm and still live in the Clearwater, FL area. I was the tour director for Spirit of Atlanta 98, 99 and since haven't worked with any corps. I will always hold a special place in my heart for Suncoast Sound.


Josh Bula (email address not available)
Center Snare '92 '93

Band Director at Newberry High School, live in Gainesville,FL. Teach and arrange percussion and write drill for whoever asks.


Corinna (aka Cori) Burrough
Color Guard
1987: prop/dance/"raisin-skirt" Line
1989: Rifle Line

In 1995 I graduated with a BFA at FIU (in Miami). Right now I am the Sr. Designer in the Art Dept. at Channel 7 (FOX Miami) where I have been working for the last 6 years.


Del Burton
I started out on tenors and moved to cymbals in 1984. I actually only got to march about half of first tour because I started having seizures in Altoona, PA.

I live in Laurens, SC with my wife Angie and 8 year old daughter Kadie. I am currently Director of Bands at Clinton High School in Clinton, SC and have my own percussion arranging and consulting business, DB Percussion.


Michael Butler
Contra 85-86

I work for Metris in Jacksonville. I have started a Divison III corps here in Jacksonvile Named The Teal Sound. We plan to tour in 2000. We will do local shows and Jacksonville Jaguar preseason games. If any Suncoast alumni would like to help us get things off to a good start, please call 904-249-6462.


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Michael Cappelli
1985 Soprano

I live in Seminole, Florida. I work for Adesa Corporation, international company that operates auto auctions.


David Carbone
Top Bass '87, Snare '89

Hello! Im glad to see that there is a still a place for one of the greatest drums corps ever to exist. I recently finished a masters degree in conducting from USF after 6 years of Band Directing in Ft. Lauderdale. I am currently the Director of Bands at Bellbrook High School in Ohio. I still am involved in drum corps, writing the percussion book for the Boston Crusaders for the second consecutive year. My single most memorable moment in drum corps: semi-finals 1989 after the percussion feature. To this day nothing has been more exhilarating.


Dwight Carson
Soprano '81, Flugel '82-'84

I'm currently a systems analyst for a building materials company in Lakeland, Fl.


Travis L. Carter
Cymbals '86, #4 Bass Drum 87'

Currently living in Miami, FL. Recieved my commission in the US Coast Guard back in 1992. Remember fondly my years at Suncoast...


Justin Chaloupka
Baritone '94

I'm still in Tampa, FL at USF. I'm majoring in computer science and am the Internet Administrator for the Student Government. If anyone was involved in Suncoast '94, please e-mail me. I'd like to get nostalgic.


Craig "boo" Cobb
Rifle line '81, '82, '83, '84, '86 Odyssey '97

I am currently in NYC.  I completed my masters degree in film at FSU and currently I am working as an assistant editor on "Sex and the City."


Art Corbiere
1986 Rifle, 1988 Color Guard Staff

Living in Chicago working as an office manager for a laser hair removal business/clinic. Marching in ROTC-Chicago for Pride events and city functions.


Dennis Christenson
Soprano '82.

I am a Computer Network Engineer in Tampa Florida. I have 3 kids, 6 year old twins and a 2 month old.


Don Click
1988 Pit

Where does one start? After Suncoast in '88, moved to California and marched BD in '89. Then on to Las Vegas where I went to UNLV for a while...then on to Dallas where I went to Univ. of North Texas and got a degree in Finance. Still continued to teach and drum throughout all of those years!

Once I graduated, I moved back home to Nashville, TN where I still live with my soon to be wife Stephanie (wedding is Aug. 31st, 2002).

I'm still involved with the drum corps activity via a few ways! I'm Director of Marketing for Pearl drums. I started an indoor percussion ensemble called Music City Mystique (www.musiccitymystique.org). We compete in WGI. I'm on the WGI Board of Directors and still see A LOT of Suncoast people in my travels!

I can honestly say that Suncoast are some of my fondest drum corps memories....thanks to all who made it possible!


Kim Cochrane (Crass)
Color Guard 88-89

I am currently living in Milwaukee with my husband Kevin and my two beagles Dixie and Delta.


James Coe
Euphonium 85, 86 and just overall drum corps maniac.

I spent 10 1/2 years in the navy. The moved from Florida to Arizona and became a professional student.


Bob Coldwell
Percussion 94' 4th Bass

I went on to march with the Boston Crusaders in 96'. Then I went home to finish tech school and taught high school lines in Jacksonville for 6 yrs. My wife and I now live in Nashville and work for Dell Computers.


Carol Conley (Tate)
Guard '89

Graduated from UF in 1992. Stay at home mom living in Cary, NC. Married Jeff, (converted to drum corps fan) in 1993, our daughter was born July 24, 1999. So glad that this site exists, I have often wondered what everyone is doing. Try to make it to as many shows as possible and often see finals on TV. It is great to see that so many of you are teaching kids to love music and marching as much as we do!


Brian Cook
Soprano 1989

I received a Bachelor's in Music from The University of North Florida in 1994. Taught at Kirby-Smith Middle School for 3 years and served on the Staff of Teal Sound during its inaugural year. My wife, Renee, and I move to North Carolina and I received a Master's in Music Education from Appalachian State University in 2001. I am now Director of Bands at Eastern Alamance in Mebane, NC. My students are following in the great Suncoast tradition by performing original music for our 2002 Show, "American Heroes - Fallen and Risen", a musical journey through 9/11. The format closely resembles that of Symphonic Dances '88 (Don't worry, Robert said it was OK to plagiarize). JEFF SWANSON - HOW DO YOU FEEL??? WHOOAAA!!!


Shannon Cox
Soprano '86, '87

Marched in 1986 as a Soprano and Marched again in 1987 before being dismissed by Robert Smith for harmless shenanigans on the bus....Way to go Robert!!!! Was probably the best anyway, went on to March with the Blue Devils in 1988. Enjoyed and cherished my experience in 1986.

Living in Orlando, Florida with my wife and Belgian Shepard "Maynard", who is as Regal as the High-Note King Maynard Ferguson.


Julie Cunningham-Sanzgiri
Color Guard 1985-1986

My husband David and I bought a house in Plano, Texas last year. Still no kiddos - but I still hope for some (I'll just share Deana's and Jeff's!) I keep myself occupied with Clan Cunningham, USA - that is a Scottish clan - as its genealogist. I also attend Renaissance Festivals and Scottish Festivals. I enjoy making costumes for both. I also quilt some - Deana and I exchange quilt blocks. And to think - all this sewing started by sewing flags for SkyRyders! I am working for a commercial kitchen manufacturers rep group called Ettinger-Rosini in Dallas. I am currently in customer service. Other than that - just enjoying life and living! God Bless you all - I miss you!


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Brent Dean
Soprano 1989

Currently live in Jacksonville, FL with my wife Daina. Work for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as an Operations Analyst.


Jesse Degroat
Tympani 1992

Aircraft electrician in US Navy. Living in Misawa, Japan. Aged out with '96 Magic(snare).


Ryan De Nunzio (aka "Chilly Willy")
'95 Top Bass. After leaving the tour, I was picked up by the Colts, and marched w/them 'til '96.

Currently a Music Ed Major at FIU in Miami, after a short stint at University if North Texas. At the rate I'm goin I'll get my Bachelor's sometime between the year 2050 and 3001.. :) Actually I've been teaching some HS drumlines for the past few years, and will hopefully give back to the Drum Corps community soon.


Don DeVito (a.k.a. Gomez)
Baritone 1989

I am currently the music teacher at Rock Crusher Elementary in Citrus County, Florida. I received my bachelors and masters degree in Music Ed at the University of Florida. Next year I have accepted an assistantship at the University of Florida School of Music to finish my Ph.D. in Music Education.

I currently live in Crystal River, Florida. I'm having a great experience teaching at Rock Crusher Elementary. We're developing a method for enhancing movement and coordination skills for mentally and physically challenged elementary school students by combining their therapy and "homeroom curriculum" with music to create a "music therapy method" for students with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, etc., It's going great. I presented this curriculum at the 2000 and 2001 FMEA convention and have applied for the national MENC convention. Suncoast Sound was a wonderful experience.


Sean Dove
Pit '86-'89

Still in Orlando. I now head up the international sales dept for a semiconductor distributor, as well as a political campaign consultant. I owe a debt of gratitude to Suncoast for helping to build the foundation to get me where I am today.


John Dowlan (previous email address no longer valid)
Percussion Instructor of Suncoast Sound Cadets 1990 and 1991.

Creator of BackSticking and member of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame. Moved from Philly to Spring Hill, Florida in 1979. Personal friend of the late Bob Cotter for 50 years.


Bill Durst
84,85,87,89 Contra Bass/Lead Baritone/Section Leader

I am still living in Pinellas Co. with my wife Katherine and three boys Matthew, Andrew, and Stephen. I am currenty an elementary music teacher at Ozona Elem. School in Palm Harbor, and I am still working with several H.S. band programs in the area. In addition to teaching I am selling computers @ Circuit City in St. Pete. I would love to hear from many of you!!!


Philip Dudley
Support Staff 1985

Since driving the "Toaster" and doing whatever needed to be done in '85, I have continued to follow drum corps although I have not been involved since. I am living in Lexington, KY and am the GM for an Applebee's restaurant in the area. I do like to attend Southwind rehearsals now that they are based here in Lexington. It sure brings back "the good old days"!


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Stuart Eicholtz
1989 Mellophone (second-to-the-right-scholnger)

Work for Circuit City's training department out of Richmond, VA. Haven't seen a show since '92. Great site, brought back a lot of memories.


Steve Ekeli
Cymbals 1987

Inverness Florida.


Valerie Emerson (Dumas)
1989- Color Guard, rifle

I currently live in Atlanta, Georgia and have my own business, Brivia Designs, making tile murals. I am married and have two children- Olivia (1999) and Brice (2001). Would love to hear from you!


Joseph Evans
Soprano 1986/Alto (Flugel) 1987

Executive Chef for Macaroni Grill at the Lake Buena Vista store, married just over 2 years and am expecting our first child


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Quade Finnicum
Quadz, 1989

Member of the Cavalier Quad Regime in 1990.
Graduated Michigan State University.
Married with child in the Detroit, Michigan area.


Holly Fletcher (email address not available)
Colorguard 1982

I served 7 years in the Air Force. Went back to school, and I now teach fifth grade Math, Science, and Social Studies in Mansfield, Louisiana.


Barbara Ford
England Trip, Worked with Suncoast since it was first formed. Secretary and Assistant.

Secretary Clearwater High School. Clearwater, FL.


Kevin Ford
Member 1980-89; Soprano 1980-85, Drum Major 1986-89. Drill Designer 1989.

Graduated from the University of Florida in 1994. Band Director at Tarpon Springs High School 1994-present. Married to my best friend Jeannine in 1995. We have a beautiful baby girl, Madison Riele Ford, born on May 7th, 1999! We are currently living in Oldsmar, Florida. Drill Designer for the following Corps: MAGIC 90, DCA Sunrisers 91-92, Crossmen 94, Crown 95-96, Boston Crusaders 99.


Deana Forester (Swanson)
Guard Instructor 87-89, Magic Guard Instructor 1990

Married in 1991 to Jeff Swanson (soloist from '89) we have 4 kids now, Jesse is 8, Joseph is 5, Naomi is 6 and we adopted her from China in '99, and baby Mary is 1. I'm still a stay-at-home mom and have a colorguard with 100 girls in it that I teach once a week. Jeff is Asst. Principal Horn in the Grand Rapids Symphony--which is why we're up here in Artic Land.


Tony Franz
4th Bass

Living in Port Richey, Fl - married a girl from my old high school *(RDL)* - have 1 step daughter, 11 yoa Amy - working as a emergency police dispatcher for Pasco Co Sheriff's' Office - play drums at my church - born again and lovin it!


Kevin Frye (AKA "Bug")
Flugelhorn Soloist 1985,86,& 87

After 6 years as a band director, I had enough! I've been an independent estate planner since 1998, and in 2000 helped to start a national insurance and financial marketing company, for which I have been President since mid-2002. We live in sunny Brandon, Florida. I still play the horn on weekends in a show and party band. It's something you can never really give up. But, not depending on music for a living sure makes time for the important things in life. I've got 2 daughters and a wonderful wife. It's amazing how priorities change over the years! (Those of you that knew me back in the 80's know what I mean.) Most of my greatest teenage memories are from Suncoast Sound. I wish I could say I miss doing Drum Corps, but I know I would probably cripple myself with some of the things we used to do on the field!


John Fulton
Low Brass Instructor 84-86
 

Still live in St. Petersburg. I'm a fund raiser, specializing in music departments. I still do some judging and clinics.


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Christina Garafola (Frye)
Mellophone 85, 86, 87

Director of Bands at Freedom High School in Tampa - married for 10 years to Kevin. I have two great little girls: Kyra (9) and Kelsey (7)


Sue Garrett (Kitchen)
'84 Guard

I've been living in the Atlanta area for 10 years now where I taught kindergarten for several years. Now I'm a stay-at-home mom to Laura who's 5 and John who's 4. It's so hard to believe it's been 14 years since I marched! Time flies! I'm looking forward to seeing this site grow.


Missy Gary (Buechel)
Guard 1985, Cymbals 1986 & 1987

Living in Northern Kentucky with my husband and 2 daughters Hannah (7) & Abigail (4). Currently working full time for an Investment Company. I think of friends
from Suncoast often. If anyone remembers me please send an email. I would love to get in touch with the drum line from 1986, but can't seem to locate anyone. Hope to see some of you at the Indy show.


Jed Gdog (email address not available)
Percussion staff '85,'86

Freelance percussion teacher and performer. Has instructed Florida Wave, Colts, Magic of Orlando. Currently an arranger/instructor Spirit of Atlana. Resides in Ft. Lauderdale area.


Mike Ginther
'87 snare (third from the left on opening page of web site)

I live in Denver, CO. I am not currently working but I am the happiest I have ever been. "IT'S A HAPPY DAY!"


Greg Goodbar
Euphonium 1982

Electronics Tech. Live in Ohio.


Hez Gould
Percussion 1982

I am now working for Ericsson Inc. in Atlanta, GA.


James A. Gray (email address not available)
Pit 1993, Tenors 1994

I live in Tampa, FL, and I am married to a beautiful lady named Dena. I work at Sam Ash music as a salesman in percussion and band/orchestral. I also teach the USF marching percussion line.


Will Allen Griffith "Wags"
Pit/Auxiliary Perc. (Fourth Bass by finals due to original fourth bass having knee surgery) 1985.

Surgical Tech in Atlanta, and member of Atlanta CorpsVets Sr. Corps where I play, of all things, 4th bass! 4th Bass 4 Ever!


Victoria "Vicki" Grimes (Tullos)
Top Bass 89

Taught high school drums through college and graduated from USF in 96. I'm now working in law enforcement as a Federal Agent for the Government. Who would have thought. I'm married to another "cop", my husband, Lonnie, and we are the proud parents of our son Kason Garrett (Born in July 2002). We are stationed in Texas but travel home to Florida as often as possible. Please email!


Michele Gustafson (Dershimer)
Color Guard 1983 - 1986 (co-captain in '86)

I am married to Wil Dershimer. My three step-children, Presley (14); James (12); and Brittany (10) live with us. We both teach at Lake Mary High School - I teach English and the Color Guard. They are the current 2000 WGI Scholastic A World Champions! I miss The "good 'ole times" being free during the summers marching drum corps!!!


Jeno Gunstead-Daniels
Visual Ensemble 87-88

I'm a pharmacist with Walgreens, living in Plant City, FL. I really miss the smell of bus fumes!


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Steven and Leanne (Kuenz) Hahn
Steve: Soprano 85-88
Leanne: Guard 85-88

I currently work at Tomlin Middle school in Plant City,Fl. Leanne works for Citi corp. in Tampa. We still have two sons, Christian is 7 and Michael is 4.


David & Christine Hall (previous email address no longer valid)
Dave: Snare 81-83, Staff 84
Chrissy: Cymbals 83-84

We got married in 86 and have 3 kids now. Chrissy got a EdD at Vandy in 96 and works in the Palm Beach Co. School system as an administrator. We live in Boca Raton. Dave is Chief Software Architect for a network management company in Pompano Beach.


Kyra Hansen
Color Guard Member 83-86; Guard Captain 86; Reunion Organizer 89

Graduated from University of South Florida in 1989 and have been working in Human Resources Management for a major insurance company ever since. After south and central Florida, I lived in Colorado and now reside in Bloomington, IL. I am blessed to have remained close with many of my Suncoast and DCI buddies. I travel often for fun, family, and friends - and have yet to miss a DCI or WGI finals! I am thrilled to have finally joined this site, and I look forward to a reunion in Orlando in 2003. "Love ya Suncoast!"


Jason Harden
87-89 Soprano

Band Director- Haines City High School (my Alma Mater).


Aiden Hardy (Street)
See Rick and Aiden Street (Hardy)


Mickey Hartzog
Tenors 1986, Snare 1987


Bryant Hawkins
Color Guard 1984

I am currently living in Atlanta working for the Wm. Carter company as a designer/Artist.


Larry "Spud" Higginbotham
Baritone - 84, Euphonium - 85

I have been in the Marine Corps for the last 13 years and am now stationed at 29 Palms California. I am married to a wonderful woman named Sheri. We have a little boy born on December 16th, 1999 named Maxwell. I now spend most of my leisure time training and running Triathlons and plan on running my first Ironman early next year. The years spent with this corps were truly some of the best.


Pat Higginbotham
Corps Nurse 1984/85/86

Still living in Ocean Springs, MS. Teaching 7th grade Science in Pass Christian, MS. Saw the Gulf Coast Summer Music Games with Blue Knight, Tarheels and Phantom last summer. Made me want to go "On The Road Again."


Terry Higginbotham
Souvenir sales and laundry lackey, 1986

Going on tour at age 12 warped my fragile little mind and has cost a lot in therapy bills. Finally got older, didn't grow up. Joined the USMC from 1992-1997. Began working on a BFA then rejoined the USMC in 2000. Currently in 29 Palms, Ca. attending electronics school and annoying Larry and his wife.


Jason Hilliard
Soprano '87

I graduated from Valdosta State University with a BA in Music Education, and am in my fifth year of band directing. This is my first year at Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida. I have a wonderful wife (Keri), and twin boys Micah James and Matthew Jason born on September 29, 1999.


Scott Hinson
1982 Snare line

I'm in Biloxi, MS, playing guitar in the house band of the Beau Rivage Casino.


Todd Hope
Soprano 1995

I am paramedic in Levy County and have been with EMS for about 6 years. I still live in Chiefland and will be getting married on October 4th.


Victor Hornilla
Alto '88, Soprano '89

I live in Port Orange (near Daytona Beach) with my wife, Gigi, and 2 year old son, Joshua.  After LSU, I taught band in Gainesville, then left Auburn, AL for gradute school - we are now back in Florida where I teach at Spruce Creek High School.  I enjoyed, and learned much from my experience with Suncoast.  Thanks for the great memories and lasting relationships!


Glen "HotLips" Hotnit
Contra Bass 1983 - 1984

I am a computer software programmer and database administrator. I currently live in Denver, Co.


Jon Huber
Flugelhorn 85 & 86

Living in Portland, Oregon and attending college to get that ole degree finally. Single, no pets tired of all the rain.


Sally Hudson (Bare)
Soprano '86, '88, '89

I live in Charlottesville, Virginia, with my husband Bill, and am working as an editor at Lexis Law Publishing... hoping to make it to Madison next summer and reunite with everyone!


Matt Hughen (email address not available)
89, tympani/pit

I am living in Orlando. Never stopped drumming. Played drum corps beets in Tokyo for Disney. Appear on track #6 of Sony Records/Japan artist, Misa Joey. Currently drumming at EPCOT on trash cans and continuing to practice practice practice.


Doug "Grimace" Hurst
Quad Line 86 & 87

I have gone back to School to complete my Bachelors of Music degree. I teach the drumline at two H.S. St. Xavier & Turpin H.S. I have a Son, he is 5 and loves to drum. I'm not married and currently reside in a house with my sister.


Tom Hurst
Snare Line 1988

I am still drumming away only now I share the experience with a new generation as I have a private teaching practice and I instruct the drumlines for Buchholz High (Gainesville FL) and Newberry High. I continue to play with a variety of different groups, everything from jazz and Latin to soul and pop. I have gone back to school and will be studying at the University of Florida this fall to finish up my Bachelors in Percussion. On other fronts I am active doing recording session work for various regional artists and heck I even toured with the Backstreet Boys for a few shows!! Ha!

I lucked out and met a great gal (Tessa Strandhagen) to whom I am now engaged. No, no kids!!!

Suncoast afforded me the opportunity to develop lifelong friendships with wonderful folks like Jeff Hartsough, Richie Viano, Victor Hornilla, Matt Hughen, John Campese ... it goes on and on. I only now am coming to fully appreciate the enormous talent that this special group helped to cultivate.

I still get a little misty when I think of finals night in Kansas City... My students simply think I'm a sentimental putz when I try to show them the 88' show video! Boy does it seem dated compared to today!!

Thanks to those with whom I marched for putting up with the ever present walk-man!


Martha (Manzonelli) and Michael Hyde
Michael-Contra (82-85), Drum Major (85), Intructor (86-87)
Martha-Guard (87)

We moved to the North Carolina mountains. As one of the last ones in South Florida, we decided to enjoy life more with less stress. We sold the house and business and moved to Andy Griffith's hometown, Mayberry (Mount Airy). We are just minutes away from the Blue Ridge Parkway and love it. I hope to see many of you at Finals this and every year. I missed it last year as I was driving the U-Haul truck from FL to NC on eve of Finals. Martha and Cassidy (she's 6) are doing great. Drop us an e-mail. Suncoast days were the best!


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Dennis Ivey
Baritone (somewhere near Mactavish) 87'

Working as a product representative for Armstrong (a flooring products manufacturer) and living in Atlanta, GA. Married to Michelle and have a son, Wade, born on 4/5/00. I kept hearing about the website and finally got around to visiting. Hope to hear from some of you, especially any in Atlanta!


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Mike Jackson
Snare '89

Married in '96, had first child in '98, living in Orange County, California.


Mike James
'82 & 87 Colorguard,'94 Colorguard Designer and Instructor

Living in Orlando for three years, and dancing at Walt Disney World..


Ryan James (no email)
Snare 1985 only

Currently living in San Jose, CA. Working towards a BS in Computer Science. Although I am privileged enough to live in the home town of the Vanguard, my schedule is too tight to be able to get involved in Corp activity (though I do plan to get back in ASAP).


Bryan H. Jenner
Assistant Director-1995

I am now the Band Director at Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ. I also got remarried this past March. Hope all is well with everyone from '95.


Rob Jett
Color Guard 87-89

I live in San Diego, CA and teach color guard. I teach at Rancho Bernardo HS, (If you hear of them at WGI, come say hello), Fantasia with Karl Lowe, and I am the caption head for the Santa Clara Vanguard color guard. If SCV is at a show you attend please find me.


Juan R. Jimenez
Soprano '88

I live in Charlotte, NC.  I'm the G.M. of Borders Books & Music here.  I'm as big a drumcorps fan as I've ever been.  I travel to all parts of the US to see shows each year.  Nice to keep up with old friends made at Suncoast.


Michael Jockers
Soprano 1982

Still living in St. Petersburg. I work for the St. Petersburg Police Department as a Traffic Homicide Investigator. I married my high school sweetheart Michelle and have 2 wonderful children Tiffany who is 10 and Tommy who is 9.


Dan Johnson
Flugelhorn 1984, 1987

After graduating from FSU, I spent several years working in Moscow, Russia for General Motors. My wife, Tatiana, and I have since moved back and now reside in Duluth, GA. I am employed by Nortel Networks and am enjoying life to it's fullest. We hope to start a family in the beginning of 2001 and eventually move back to Eastern Europe. I miss you all.


Kyle Johnson
Quads first 2 touring years, and instructor through 86 

Assistant principal for Dunedin High School.  


David Joller
Member 92-95

I will be married in April of 2002. Work in computers.


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Vasiliki Kalariotes (Meisenburg) (previous email address no longer valid)
Baritone 1989

I live outside of Gainesville on 10 acres in Archer with my husband Michael. I graduated with a BS in animal science at UF and am completing research and development of an early pregnancy tests for large animals. I am a full partner and founder of EquiGen LLC. We perform and provide services that involve embryo transfer technology and research for the horse industry. With ALL my spare time, I will be applying to vet school for the 1999 year. I can't remember when the last time was that I made a note on a horn. :o( But, I have attended several competitions in the south. I miss you all very much and my times with you frequent my thoughts!!

Love Vasiliki


Brian Kelshaw
2nd Bass - '89

I live in Las Vegas, NV and work in sales for a printing company. I love seeing all of the pictures. It really brings back a lot of great memories.


Mary Ellen Kerber
85 thru 89 Support Staff and Board Member

Thanks for the great times and would love to hear from all. Still go to finals and other shows in the south. Still living in Windermere and trying to reach all Suncoast and Magic Alumni. Florida Drum Corps needs every one to unite and help the activity In Florida. Thanks for the great Memories.


Eugene Kim
1994 Pit Percussion (Marimba)

Still living in Oklahoma and graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a bachelors degree in political science. Love you guys!


Brian Klein
Soprano 1980 and 1981

Assistant Store Manager with Office Depot in the Fort Lauderdale area of South Florida,


Vicki Knapp
Alto Line '92, Color Guard '93-'95

I am currently working towards a theater degree at Florida State University (costuming/acting). I live with my wonderful boyfriend named Jeremy. He doesn't know a thing about this "drum corps stuff," but he doesn't mind listening to my old stories anyway. Color Guard is still very much a part of my life. I make costumes and flags, and I help teach whenever I can.


Greg Komarow
Soprano 89, Brass Instructor 93, 94

My wife and I live in Gaithersburg, MD while I work on my MBA from the Kogod School Of business at American University. After Suncoast, I marched with the Crossmen. I played in every ensemble at Syracuse University, as well as serving as Drum Major of the SUMB in 1993. It was one of the greatest experiences. I've had to be associated with Suncoast Sound. Oh yeah, Bill Durst married my sister!


Sue Kuehnhold
Administration '85-'88

After 2 Masters and LOTS of classroom time, working first in drama/theatre and then in severe-needs special ed., I decided to go back to MY greatest love... DCI!

Yes, I am currently "one of them" and would love for you to help me in keeping the torch burning! Write me at SueK@dci.org


Leanne Kuenz (Hahn)
Guard '85-88

See Steven and Leanne (Kuenz) Hahn above.


Jeff Kuntz
Charter Member - '79-'80 Lead Baritone/soloist

B.A. Furman University, M.M.E. Univ. of S. Miss., Band Director at Clearwater HS 1990-99, Currently Band Director at Dorman HS-Spartanburg, SC.


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