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KU announces awards, recognition for members of Marching Jayhawks band

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LAWRENCE — Members of the Marching Jayhawks band at the University of Kansas have been honored for their skills, leadership and service.

David Clemmer, director of athletic bands, announced the 2008 outstanding band members, along with scholarship winners and student leadership for the 2009 season, at a ceremony in January.

Those who received special awards were:

Outstanding Band Member — Lauren Wepking, a former student from Lansing, clarinet

Outstanding Color Guard Member — Danielle Folsom, a junior from Overland Park

Outstanding Brass Performer — Patrick Hunninghake, a senior from Falls Church, Va., trumpet

Outstanding Percussion Performer — Andy Jackson, a sophomore from Overland Park

Outstanding Woodwind Performer — Jeremy Vitt, a junior from Hiawatha, tenor saxophone

John G. Wall Memorial Scholarship Award — Bryan Love II, a former student from Kansas City, Mo., mellophone. The award was established by Marty Wall, a former KU tuba player, in honor of his father.

Student leaders for the 2009 season include drum majors, section leaders, assistant section leaders, drill instructors and Marching Jayhawks Advisory Committee members. Section leaders work during music rehearsal sessions, and drill instructors coordinate drill rehearsals. Roles for the advisory committee begin in the spring and include recruitment and helping with summer band camp activities.

Students or former students honored are listed below by hometown, major, level in school, award, parents’ names and high school.

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