Simon Abrams Memorial Award
The Shulasmith Simon Abrams Awards are awarded annually to two outstanding marching band members. This award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated tremendous leadership, complete unselfishness, and personify the tradition of the Pennsbury Marching Band.
Winners for the 2009-2010 Marching Band Season are:
- Hannah Gibbon
- Sabrina Herbst
Directors Award
The Pennsbury Directors Award goes to a graduating senior or seniors who must possess leadership, integrity, academic excellence, and a true passion for Pennsbury High School and the music department.
Winners for the 2009-2010 Marching Band Season are:
- Zack Greenfield
- Jessica Hibbs
Historical notes on the Marching Band’s Abrams Award
The Shulasmith Simon Abrams Awards are awarded annually to two outstanding marching band members. This award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated tremendous leadership, complete unselfishness, and personify the tradition of the Pennsbury Marching Band.
The person who receives the honor has his or her name added to the list on a plaque in the display case of music program awards outside the auditorium at Pennsbury High School. Their name is listed annually in the Pennsbury Marching Band Indoor Concert program.
The Shulamith Simon Abrams Award is given to a member of the Pennsbury Marching Band since it was first instituted in 1979 to honor an outstanding member of the band who had demonstrated "good citizenship, perseverance, and dedication," among other positive qualities.
The origin of the award goes back to the beginnings of the Pennsbury Band Booster organization itself. In 1970, nine years before the first award was given, Jack and Shulamith Abrams founded the Pennsbury Band Boosters, the volunteer parent association that has provided immeasurable support to the music program across a broad front over the decades since.
Mrs. Abrams died in the spring of 1978. A year later, the award was instituted in her memory as a way to acknowledge a member of the band whose qualities were an echo of her own. Jack Abrams presented the plaque and a $100 savings bond to McBlane.
List of Abrams Award winners:
- 2010-2011
- Colin Davis
- Marissa Rosenfeld
- 2009-2010
- Hannah Gibbon
- Sabrina Herbst
- 2008-2009
- Richard Beem
- Kyle Ennis
- 2007-2008
- Katie Alleva
- Padma Schwenzer
- 2006-2007
- Maggie Bohlander
- David Gibbon
- 2005-2006
- Nicole Dillie
- Cristin Oechsle
- 2004-2005
- Laria Rae Kepner
- Melissa Jackson
- 2003-2004
- Stacy Goode
- Brette Trindle
- 2002-2003
- Christy Lou Govoni
- Theresa Schweikert
- 2001-2002
- Alexis Fee
- Holly Werner
- 2000-2001
- Jason Doerfler
- Nicole L. Osborn
- 1999-2000
- Anthony Rizzuto
- Jennifer Dillie
- 1998-1999
- Chris Yantz
- Rebecca Bauman
- 1997-1998
- Heather Rubarchik
- Shiobhan N. Chaltman
- 1996-1997
- Robert H. Shaffer III
- Brooke Murray
- 1995-1996
- Jaimie DiBlassio
- Rebekah L. Worthington
- 1994-1995
- Monica D. Butera
- 1993-1994
- Shelby Pfeifer
- Shawn T. Hepler
- 1992-1993
- Peter J. Kowalski
- 1991-1992
- Cathy O’Brien
- 1990-1991
- Denise Ryan
- 1989-1990
- Pamela Lai
- 1988-1989
- Kevil A. Bowers
- 1987-1988
- John Halkedis
- 1986-1987
- Kellie C. Teeter
- 1985-1986
- John E. Treacy
- 1984-1985
- Stephanie L. Carr
- 1983-1984
- Michael K. Crammer
- 1982-1983
- Jennifer Friend
- 1981-1982
- William A. Flood
- 1980-1981
- Award not Given
- 1979-1980
- Scott Chamberlain
- 1978-1979
- George McBlane
Notes on the Caroline and Hank Keller Memorial Band Front Award
The Caroline and Hank Keller Memorial Band Front Award is awarded annually to the most outstanding member of the Pennsbury Marching Band Color Guard.
The following criteria will be used to determine the award winner. The award will be presented to an individual who...
- Must be a member of the Pennsbury High School Marching Band in good standing for the entire year.
- Must be an outstanding member of the Pennsbury Marching Band Color Guard.
- Has demonstrated tremendous leadership, complete unselfishness, and personifies the tradition of the Pennsbury Marching Band Color Guard.
Their name is engraved on a plaque displayed in the lobby of Pennsbury High School and is listed annually in the Pennsbury Marching Band Indoor Concert program.
List of Keller Award Winners:
- 2009
- Carrie Oechsle
- Ana Ballerini
- 2008
- Caitlin Petty
- 2007
- Jaimie Gantt
Notes on the Pennsbury Directors Award
The Pennsbury Directors Award goes to a graduating senior or seniors who are a member in good standing in the Pennsbury Instrumental Concert program holding an A+ average in band.
The student must participate in at least three activities:
- Symphonic Winds or Concert Band
- Marching Band
- Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, Pennsbury Jazz Lab Band, or the Pennsbury Concert Jazz Band
The student musician must ...
- Be an officer in the Marching Band
- Possess leadership, integrity, academic excellence, and a true passion for Pennsbury High School and the music department
The award winner receives a plaque and their name will be engraved and displayed in the lobby of Pennsbury High School.
List of Directors Award winners:
- 2011
- Jeffrey Fissinger
- Andrew Potter
- 2010
- Zack Greenfield
- Jessica Hibbs
- 2009
- Matthew Adler
- Richard Beem
Green Jeans Award
This award is given to the most outstanding, dedicated freshman who demonstrates pride, precision, and commitment to excellence which personifies the attitude of the "Long Orange Line".
List of Green Jeans winners:
- 2011-2012
- Tom Sawyer
- 2010-2011
- Matt Lipton
- David Simon
- 2009-2010
- Brandon Stern
- 2008-2009
- Morgan Thomas
- 2007-2008
- Colin Davis
- Tyler Mangiaracina
- 2006-2007
- Zachary Greenfield
Dinkel Award
List of Dinkel Award winners:
- 2011-2012
- Sousaphones
- 2010-2011
- Color Guard
- Trumpets
- 2009-2010
- Mellophones
- 2008-2009
- Trombones
- 2007-2008
- Clarinets
- 2006-2007
- Clarinets
- 2005-2006
- Flutes
- 2004-2005
- Alto Saxes
- 2003-2004
- Trumpets
- 2002-2003
- Trumpets
- 2001-2002
- Trumpets
- 2000-2001
- Clarinets
- 1999-2000
- Trumpets
Award Criteria
All awards are based on a number of criteria including but not limited to:
- Attendance at rehearsals and performances.
- Cooperation, conduct, and punctuality.
- Successfully learning music and routines to the best of a student’s ability.
- Successful completion of the annual concert band/lesson requirement.
- Obviously abiding by all of the rules of this handbook and student conduct policy.
Students failing to meet these criteria will have their awards withheld to a later date. If the infractions are serious enough, the student could be removed from the activity.
Band Jacket
After completing one full year* as a member of the marching band, a member will be awarded a band jacket at the Spring Banquet.
Graduation Date Numeral
After completing two full years* as a member of the marching band, a member will be awarded the number at the Spring Banquet.
Varsity Letter
After completing three full years* as a member of the marching band, a member will be presented a varsity letter at the Spring Banquet.
Pewter Plate
After completing four full years* as a member of the marching band, a member will be presented an engraved pewter plate at the Spring Banquet.