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Grand Island Northwest High School ('12)('11)('10)('09)('08)('07)

Last Update 09.11.12

School Mascot: Vikings

School Colors: Black/Gold

How many people live in your town? About 50,000

When was your school founded? 1963

Is your school consolidated? Northwest consists of the following schools: Cedar Hollow, Chapman, One-R and St. Libory

What towns are your students from? Grand Island, Chapman, St. Libory, Dannebrog, Philips and St. Paul.

How many students are in your school? 725

How many are in your band? 94

How many years has your band been attending the Harvest of Harmony? Guessing... 49

What songs will the band be playing this year? "Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky

Why did you choose those songs? It is the final piece to our field show entitled, "Power, Grace, and Fire"

Interesting facts or trivia: Traveled to Boston in May of 2011

What previous awards has your band won? Finalist in many HOH parades, consistent Superior ratings at many contests, including last year's HOH parade and field competition.

Queen Candidate: Ashley Tagart

Drum majors? Ashley Tagart, Ashley Bykerk, and Riley Shenk

Band Director: Shawn Pfanstiel -- fifth year

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