TAMAQUA RAIDER BAND DONATES TWO UNIFORMS TO TAMAQUA HISTORICAL SOCIETY; REMAINING UNIFORMS ARE FOR SALE

Volunteers of the Tamaqua Historical Society all former members of the Tamaqua Blue Raider Marching Band accepted a donation Thursday from the Tamaqua Area School District of two band uniforms to augment the society collection. From left, Gary Willing, Dave Weston, President Dale Freudenberger, Don Serfass and Walter Weston. — Pictured with the donated uniforms are Tamaqua Historical Society members, from left, Gary Willing, Dave Weston, President Dale Freudenberger, Donnie Serfass and Walter Weston. Dave Weston, Walter Weston, Serfass and Willing are former members of the Tamaqua Blue Raider Marching Band.

The Tamaqua Area High School Raider Band donated two older uniforms to the Tamaqua Historical Society. Donnie Serfass, Historical Society member, stated that Mark Beltz, band director, got permission from the Tamaqua Area School Board for the donation.
This year, the 170-member band replaced their 13-year old uniforms with new ones (article). These uniforms were worn from 2001 to 2013.
Beltz added that they still have many older uniforms for sale. They are $25 each and include hats, plumes, jackets, and blue pants. All checks should be made out to Tamaqua Area School District. Anyone interested should contact Beltz at mbeltz@tamaqua.k12.pa.us.
More information can be found on the Tamaqua Raider Band Alumni and Friends page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/138429292909884.
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