Alumni/History
The history of the bobcat bands is filled with unforgettable memories, inspiring students, and great music-making!
Alumni band members are a special part of our history and contributed significant amounts of time serving the bands, developing musicianship, creating long-lasting relationships, and impacting younger generations by their leadership, commitment, and character.
A Tradition of Excellence
of the Bobcat Bands of Bowling Green
A Tradition of Excellence
of the Bobcat Bands of Bowling Green
The bocbat bands have a long history of achievements and tremendous students.
Below are lists of special recognitions throughout the years.
The bocbat bands have a long history of achievements and tremendous students.
Below are lists of special recognitions throughout the years.
Spring Awards
Spring Awards
John Philip Sousa Award
Patrick Gilmore Award
Jodi Lynn Krone Award
David McCutcheon Award
Amy Reynolds MacRitchie
Matt Kantorski Award
Quincy Jones Award
Louis Armstrong Award
Wood Hermann Award
National Arion Foundation Award
Outstanding Sophomore
Outstanding Freshman
Director's Award
Marching Band Recognition
Marching Band Recognition
Most Improved Freshman
Most Improved Sophomore
Rookie of the Year
Outstanding Junior Marcher
Outstanding Senior Marcher
Outstanding Squad Leader
Supermarcher of the Year
Field Commanders
Highlights Throughout the Years...
Highlights Throughout the Years...
2022-2023
Band performance at Wood County and Ohio State fairsGuest band at Anthony Wayne Band Festival2021-2022
Guest Band at Defiance Band FestivalAll band trip to Florida2019-2020
Guest Band at Anthony Wayne Band FestivalAll-State Band Member: Culley Foos, bassoonAll-State Jazz Band Member: Simon Metzger, drumset NAfME All-National Concert Band Member: Simon Metzger, drumset2018-2019
Guest band at the Anthony Wayne Band FestivalAll-State Band Members: Joey Craig, percussion; Simon Metzger, percussion42 solo & ensemble eventsHost school for the OMEA Dist. 1 MS solo & ensemble eventBuilding of the Bobcat Band Marching Band Tower (Tower of Tyler)
by Senior, Tyler Farrell for his Eagle Scout project
2017-2018
All-State Band Members: Joey Craig, percussion; Simon Metzger, percussionGuest Composer-in-residence: Benjamin Taylor (BGSU & IU alum)33 events at OMEA solo & ensembleJazz band performances at The Black Swamp Arts Festival, Nazareth Hall, & the Sylvania HS Jazz FestivalSenior Soloist Performer: Elana Cable, alto saxophone; Elaine Hudson, oboe
2016-2017
Guest band at the Anthony Wayne Band Festival "Pirate Show"Bobcat Band trip to Florida: parade at Magic Kingdom, studio recording at Hollywood StudiosHost School for OMEA Large Group ContestExcellent Ratings at OMEA Large Group Contest (Class A & C)Senior Soloist Performer: Frances Zengel, percussionAll-state orchestra member: Frances Zengel, percussion
2015-2016
Host School for OMEA Large Group ContestAll-state band member: Frances Zengel, percussionSenior Soloist Performers: Lilly Rakas, flute; Emily Crook, trumpet2014-2015
Guest Band at Anthony Wayne Band FestivalExcellent Ratings at OMEA Large Group Contest (Class A & C)2013-2014
Guest performers: BGSU trombone ensemble; Jim George, EuphoniumExcellent Rating at OMEA Large Group Contest (Class A)Good Rating at OMEA Large Group Contest (Class C)Senior Soloist Performer: Jessica Crook, oboe2012-2013
Guest Band at BGSU Band DayBGHS Band and Choir premier "It is Well"arr. by Captain Ryan Nowlin, assistant conductor of the U.S. Marine Band (BGSU Alum)
Guest Jazz Band at the 25th annual Sylvania HS Jazz FestivalSecond Year All-State Band Member- Declan Wicks
BG Field Commanders recognized as "Squad of the Day" at the Smith-Walbridge Drum Major Camp
Senior Drum Major, Brad Bozzo named "Golden Whistle" recipient
72 Superior and Excellent Ratings at OMEA Dist. 1 Solo & EnsembleExcellent Ratings at OMEA Large Group Contest (Class A & C)
April 2-7, 2013 Quadrennial Band Tour, Washington D.C.
Performances at the WWII Memorial, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA
Retirement of band director: Karen Smith, -2013Guest Soloist: Stan George, Alto Saxophone at Spring Donor ConcertSenior Spotlight Performers: Amy Fan, Horn; Samantha Hudson, Flute
2011-2012
Guest Band at Anthony Wayne Band FestivalAll-State Band Members: Cassadie Baker, clarinet; Declan Wicks, tromboneHost School for the OMEA Dist. 1 HS Solo & Ensemble Event55 Superior and Excellent Ratings at OMEA Dist. 1 Solo & Ensemble EventSuperior Rating at OMEA Large Group Contest (Class A)Good Rating at OMEA Large Group Contest (Class C)2010-2011
Guest Band at BGSU Band DayBGHS vs. Napoleon combined half-time show in honor of 9/11/01Senior Soloist Performers: Heather Robie, piano; Nick Shetzer, tubaHost School for OMEA Dist. 1 HS Solo & Ensemble Event64 Superior and Excellent Ratings at OMEA solo & ensembleSuperior Rating at OMEA Large Group Contest (Class A)Excellent Rating at OMEA Large Group Contest (Class C)2009-2010
Guest Band at BGSU Band DaySenior Solo Performers: Abby Meneses, flute; Kacy Albright, tuba50 superior and excellent ratings at OMEA Dist. 1 OMEA solo & ensemble eventExcellent Ratings at OMEA Large Group (Class A & C)2008-2009
Guest Band at Defiance HS Band SpectacularBobcat Band Tour to Boston, Massachusetts; November 13th-17th, 2008Senior soloists: Catherine Hann, trombone; and Caleb Easterly, marimba
Retirement of band director: Thomas Headley, 1980-2009
5th composer project with Dr. Timothy Mahr, Director of Bands at St. Olaf CollegeWorld Premiere of Beacon: A Meditation of Light
March 8th, 2009 BGSU Kobacker Hall
Commissioned by Thomas and Wendy Headley.
Dedicated with gratitude to the Bobcat Band Family, 1980-2009