VIKING BAND STUDENT AWARD HISTORY

 (2004 - PRESENT)

 These Viking Band Student Awards are given annually at the Spring Band Banquet.

National School Color Guard Award:
This award is to honor the outstanding contributions of a member of the Color Guard.  It honors the musical contributions and dedication of a student leader whose example inspires others.

2017 - Kelsey Niles
2018 - Isabel Luna
2019 - Samantha Robinson

National School Marching Band Award:
This award is to honor the outstanding contributions on the field as a member of the Winds or Percussion section.  It honors the musical contributions and dedication of a student leader whose example inspires others.

2017 - Ulysses Salcido
2018 - Victor Murillo
2019 - Issac Capulin

April Griffin Memorial Award for Auxiliary Excellence: 
This award is given to the most outstanding auxiliary band member. It is given in loving memory for April Griffin, a young teen who was tragically killed in an automobile accident. April was deeply loved by the entire East Hall Community and she embodied the true character of a Viking Band member. 

2004 – Ashley Davis 
2005 – Whitney Poole 
2006 – Courtney Lovell 
2007 – Whitney Buffington & Catherine Rodriguez 
2008 – Katy Smith 
2009 - Tiffany Bishop & Michelle Pope
2010 - Brighid Duran 
2011 - Jessica Mintz
2012 - Jessica Castaneda
2013 - Grayzielle Sepe
2014 - Lilly Echols
2015 - Maria Tello
2016 - Sara Turner
2017 - Bailey Jarrard
2018 - Savanna Leach
2019 - Gloria Lopez

Tommy Crumley Memorial Award for Band Dedication (Underclassmen): 
The Tommy Crumley Memorial Award for Band Dedication is given to one underclassman who goes beyond the call of duty in character and leadership. The award is given in loving memory to Tommy Crumley, former East Hall Band member, who "never complained" and inspired many generations of band members. Tommy passed away after years of battle with Cystic Fibrosis. 

2005 – Andrew Ferguson 
2006 – Marquez Haley 
2007 – Jillian Wilms 
2008 – Christina Aguilera 
2009 - Joe Sandoval
2010 - Anthony Pacheco 
2011 - Austin Greenway
2012 - Jon Smith
2013 - Dakota Crumley & Matt Hunt
2014 - Brittany Prim
2015 - Emmaline Stuart
2016 - Bryan Puga
2017 - Gabriel Cruz
2018 - Nicholas Broome
2019- Carolina Hernandez

Kayla Smith Spirit of the Band Memorial Award (Underclassmen): 
The Kayla Smith Spirit of the Band Memorial Award is given to one underclassman who exemplifies Viking Band pride and spirit in all facets of life. The award, established in 2009, is given in loving memory to Kayla Smith, former East Hall Band member, who was "the most spirited" of her class. Kayla was tragically killed in an automobile accident just after completing her second year of high school. She was a remarkable young lady and her spirit lives through our music. 

2009 - Brian Lopez
2010 - Megan Puckett
2011 - Jon Smith
2012 - Angelica Gonzalez
2013 - Javier Arevalo
2014 - Eduardo Carrasco
2015 - Benjamin Arevalo
2016 - Bailey Jarrard
2017 - Katherine Merck
2018 - Melissa Galvez
2019 - Alejandra Carrillo

Band Director's Award:
The Band Director's Award is presented to a junior or senior band member demonstrating dedication, loyalty, discipline, and leadership in the band program.  The recipient(s) of the Band Director's Award is selected by the band director.

2006 - Joshua Sanchez
2007 - Matthew McCravy
2008 - Joe Sandoval
2009 - Joshua McNeal
​2010 - Jonathan Portillo
2011 - Anthony Pacheco
2012 - Rafael Rojas
2013 - Elliott Andrade
2014 - Lauren Raper
​2015 - Bryan Puga
​2016 - Benjamin Arevalo
​2017 - Charles Clayton and Ulises Mondragon
2018 - Gabriel Cruz
2019 - Roberto Bonilla


H.G. Goetz Award: 
The H.G. Goetz Award is presented annually to two students, a female and male student, who exemplifies the character of Col. H.G. Goetz, first East Hall High School Band Director, who inspired and lead with "military strength" and dignity. 

2004 - Brittany Beaty and J.J. Evans 
2005 - LaShaie Pierce and Roberto Aguilera 
2006 - Katherine Garland and Steven Henry 
2007 - Jessi Shockley and Ricardo Portillo 
2008 - Shaunice Borders and Mitchell Mintz 
2009 - Melissa Pierce and Matthew Miller 
2010 - Tiffany Withrow and Josh McNeal
​2011 - Trey Prim and Ryan Duncan
2012 - Annah Coker and Michael Smith
2013 - Tania Pulido and Jon Smith
2014 - Paige Parker and Dylan Duke
2015 - Laura Graves and Jacob Wade
2016 - Maryana Hernandez and Jesse Smith
2017 - Emmaline Stuart and Eric Covarrubias
2018 - Kelsey Niles and Chris Broome
2019 - Kaia Rice and William Merck
 
Mercer E. Crook Award: 
The Mercer E. Crook Award for Musical Leadership is presented annually to two students, a female and male student, who exemplifies the character and spirit of Mr. Mercer Crook, former East Hall High School Band Director, who is considered the "Father of the East Hall Bands." 

2004 - Katie Christopher and Matt Ross 
2005 - Stephanie Ferguson and Devin Tatum 
2006 - Jessie Turk and Trey Farr 
2007 - Claire Barrett and Chase Roberts 
2008 - Jillian Wiilms and Matthew McCravy 
2009 - Caitlyn Farmer and Chris DeVera
2010 - Virdiana Carrillo and Brian Lopez
2011 - Megan Puckett and Nicholas Andrade 
2012 - Cassie Fagin and Jorge Rodriguez
2013 - Mallory Puckett and Chase Cooper
2014 - Yajaira Rivas and Jhonny Lorenzo
2015 - Grayze Anne Sepe and Wyatt Neece
2016 - Julie Fowler and Eduardo Carrasco
2017 - Gabby Hussey and Marcus Shockley
2018 - Veronica Renteria and Raymundo Lopez
2019 - Karen Reyes and Michael Kinsey

Semper Fidelis Award/Leonard Bernstein Musicianship Award: 
In Recognition of Diligence, Dedication and Musical Excellence as a Performing High School Bandsman and Soloist, this award is presented to a very gifted musician. High school musicians embody many virtues that Marines admire. By and large, a high school musician is someone who gives 110 percent throughout the year. Not only does the young musician have to maintain a high degree of proficiency with an instrument through practice and rehearsal, but he or she has to maintain passing grades and devote time to the extracurricular needs of the band or chorus. In doing so, the high school musician displays traits that Marines consider essential to being a good leader...endurance, knowledge, unselfishness, dependability, enthusiasm and loyalty. To promote recognition of the achievements and sacrifices that those musicians make, the Marine Corps provides the “Semper Fidelis Music Award,” a tradition that dates back to the days of John Philip Sousa and his role in making the Marine Corps Band the premiere musical unit it is today — The President’s Own.

In his long career Bernstein made an indelible mark on the musical world as a conductor, composer, and teacher. This award will honor students whose musical contributions, dedication, and creativity set them apart as deserving of the highest recognition for their achievements.

2004 - Adam Strzmienski 
2005 - Dre Curry 
2006 - Andrew Ferguson 
2007 - Quez Haley 
2008 - Lauren Adams 
2009 - Hannah Poole
2010 - Greg Kilby
2011 - Jonathan Portillo
2012 - Jonathan Arevalo
2013 - Angelica Gonzalez
2014 - Elton Garcia
2015 - Lauren Raper
2016 - Bryan Galvez
2017 - Brenda Galvez and Tucker Hardison
2018 - Deonte Evans and Blaise Giove
2019 - Alex Brito and Jose Navar

John Phillip Sousa: 
Since its inauguration in 1954, the John Philip Sousa Award has been given to thousands of outstanding high school band students for superior musicianship, leadership, dependability, and loyalty. The Sousa Award is the most prestigious ward for high school band students. 

2004 – Adam Strzmienski 
2005 – Brandon Evans 
2006 – Kenneth Jackson 
2007 – Joshua Sanchez 
2008 – Clarissa Duncan 
2009 - Christina Aguilera
2010 - Cierra Mullinax
2011 - Stephen Pope
2012 - Anthony Pacheco
2013 - Rafael Rojas
2014 - Angela Cruz
2015 - Elliott Andrade
2016 - Erin Martin
​2017 - Benjamin Arevalo and Bryan Puga
2018 - Katherine Merck
2019 - Nicholas Broome