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Central High Grads Grow Into Music Careers
Central High School graduates who played in the band continue in music careers. Notables include Donna Hahn O'Brien, Jim Sturgis, Keith Fawcett, Norma Wahlstrom, Douglas Phillips, Lee Nordrum, Jay Blanchard, Gregory Athnos, Don Fitzpatrick, Dave Seiler, and more, with roles in schools, universities, and professional ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High School
Central
William Baker
Baker
la Crosse
Donna Hahn O’brien
University of Wisconsin
Verona
Wis
Jim Sturgis
Sturgis
la Crosse State College
Fort Holbird-Baltimore Post
Longfellow Junior High School
Keith Fawcett
Galesville High School
Beloit High School
Norma Wahlstrom
Central Band
Jackie Miller
Luther College
Miss Wahlstrom
Luther
Douglas Phillips
Northwestern University
Chicago Symphony
F. Reiner
New Logan
Jay Blanchard
Blanchard
5Th Army Band
Fort Sheridan
Trane Co
Gregory Athnos
Northwestern College
Minneapolis
Athnos
University of Michigan