Best wishes to all Imperials alums for a very Merry Christmas (and other holidays!), as well as a great New Year!

Good health, happiness and fun for you all!

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-1963

Dave -

The same to you & yours! It's a hectic, but fun time of year!

What did you do in the Corps? Guard

What years were you a Corps member? 73-77

And to all a good night!

What did you do in the Corps? Snare, Drum Major, Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79

THIS IS WORTH A REPEAT!

Merry Christmas to all .. and a happy New Year too!

Merry Christmas Norwood Friends!!!

What did you do in the Corps? Color guard

What years were you a Corps member? 69 & 70

And from Sunny, Warm Florida - Merry Christmas and Keep Warm!

What did you do in the Corps? Snare; Drum Major; Drum Instructor/Arrnager

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79

Today I was Christmas shopping in shorts and a t-shirt, with the AC on in the car and the sunroof open. Even cut the grass this morning!

As much as I love Florida, I've never gotten used to this at Christmas time!

What did you do in the Corps? Snare; Drum Major; Drum Instructor/Arrnager

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79

Oh, SHUT UP!

I hope your snowballs melt.

Happy Holidays, everybody!

What did you do in the Corps? Drumline

What years were you a Corps member? 1960-1965

Thanks Larry--I couldn't of said it better!!!

What did you do in the Corps? Color guard

What years were you a Corps member? 69 & 70

Now THAT'S a nice holiday sentiment...

GEEZ! You Northerners are a touchy lot. I always thought we were so much tougher than that! Honestly, I could use some colder weather. It's not easy feeling in the holiday spirit this way.

What did you do in the Corps? Snare; Drum Major; Drum Instructor/Arrnager

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79

I hope everyone has a great Holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

What did you do in the Corps? Brass

What years were you a Corps member? 1976-83

By Bob's measure, I'm in the holiday spirit big time today! Over 20 inches on the ground!

In case anyone cares, the Bears got here last night and they are preparing for their shellacking. Some say they would have been better off staying home.

Larry, out blowing snow.

What did you do in the Corps? Drumline

What years were you a Corps member? 1960-1965

Merry Christmas to all.

Do miss the snow at this time of year, but then if I want to see snow and mountains with evergreen trees I can drive up Interstate 80 about 2 hrs into the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Was contemplating going over to Tampa to see Northwestern play against Auburn but that means going to Florida.

What did you do in the Corps? Baritone

What years were you a Corps member? Cadets 1959-1961 Imperials 1962-1966 seasons

And what's wrong with that?

Dave came to Florida last week - and it's 38 degrees in Orlando this morning! Coincidence? I doubt it!

Thanks for making it feel more like Christmas, Dave!

What did you do in the Corps? Snare; Drum Major; Drum Instructor/Arrnager

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79

Glad to hear that Bob is enjoying the cooler weather!

Yes, we were in Florida last week (Miami for grandson college graduation, then to Marco Island for a family gathering in the sun). Great weather - usually 85 degrees.

Then returned to Chicago and 22 degrees.

What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-63

CHRISTMAS 2010

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope that you are in good health and spirits.

We had great fun reconnecting with many corps friends at the reunion picnic in August. Plans are being made to do this event again in 2011 .. in early September, just after Labor Day.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas, filled with the joy of family and friends. May your dreams be realized, your goals achieved and your family remain close during the coming year.

BUT, if I hear from Bob Schreffler about how he is cutting grass in his shorts & shirtsleeves in December, I will send him some snow!

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What did you do in the Corps? drummer

What years were you a Corps member? 1958-63

Are you kidding? With this arm, I can't even do Christmas decorating! In fact, I'm waiting on my son to come over right now to get stuff out of the attic and up on the roof, neither of which I can currently do.

And if it makes you feel better, we were in the 40s this week, and are supposed to be again next week, at least in the mornings.

What did you do in the Corps? Snare; Drum Major; Drum Instructor/Arranger

What years were you a Corps member? 1970-73; 78-79