Comments on: WJZ-TV Baltimore Christmas Special in 1972

By: Richard Wingert MD

Richard Wingert MD — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:38:18 +0000

In reply to Gerry Maynard. Wait a minute guys!!! I was in Baltimore in 1972, the year I graduated from Medical School (Univ of Maryland) and I never knew anything about this. I am so sorry to have been so close and missed it. Richard Wingert '63 and '65 Band, Oboe.

By: Greg Burnetta

Greg Burnetta — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:05:07 +0000

I graduated (D Troop) Class of 1966 and enjoyed listening to the music of “my” Valley Forge Military Academy Band. This 1972 Band still had all the earmarks and high standards found in my years at the Forge.
To all former Band members — especially you scholarship cadets of the Glory Years, thank you for always being there for the Rope dance, (not that I ever got the Rope LOL) Battalion balls, Ring dance and Graduation ball. You were very professional and very much a BIG part of the school. I got to know several of you when I came back to the JC in 1967 and you were great friends.

By: Michael O'Hara

Michael O'Hara — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 11:27:15 +0000

As a Graduate of the Academy in 1957….this wonderful music
reminds me of the EXCELLENCE of Valley Forge Military Academy in
all areas. These Memories make this Son of BALTIMORE PROUD ! !
Michael Patrickk O’Hara

By: Scott Brown

Scott Brown — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:21:45 +0000

In reply to Bill Leslie. I remember that as well. And still we played a great show. Felt bad for Little Zim. So nice to be able to watch this and the other videos.

By: TAV - The Alumni Voice

TAV - The Alumni Voice — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 21:01:49 +0000

Excellent performance. Brought back wonderful memories. Thanks!

By: Bill Leslie

Bill Leslie — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:47:30 +0000

Thanks to Ron for having all this in the first place and also to Dan for making it available for us all to enjoy. It was really fun watching the Baltimore show as well as the 1812 concert shows and seeing all of us so freaking young. Brings back mostly great memories. One thing I recall is that several of us had the flu for the Baltimore taping. I recall Little Zim having to go off camera to puke in a trash can in the middle of the show. Anyone able to confirm that memory?

Thanks again – Bill Leslie

By: Mahlon Dimond

Mahlon Dimond — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:13:41 +0000

Thanks to Ron for preserving and sharing these wonderful clips. Brought back so many memories. Thanks. Please stay safe and well all.

By: Dan Wolfe

Dan Wolfe — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:41:22 +0000

In reply to Hugh Johnston.

You know, that’s about the nicest compliment I think I’ve ever received. I’m so glad that you enjoy this website. Thanks so much for taking the time to drop a note. Oh, and by the way, happy birthday!

Dan Wolfe

By: Hugh Johnston

Hugh Johnston — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:39:25 +0000

This was posted on my 73rd birthday. Could not have had a better gift! So wonderful to see our marvelous band back in the day. Loved seeing the Duke on the podium again. A million thanks to Ron Youngs. This site is about the only thing keeping me sane these days.

By: Jeffrey Yannello

Jeffrey Yannello — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:14:37 +0000

Wow that was great! I’m from Baltimore!!!!