Letter to the Editor

National Anthem at Raiders appreciated

Thursday, April 5, 2012

To the Editor:

I would like to take this time to thank all of the participants who sang or played the National Anthem at the Raiders and the Lady Raiders games this season. Because of you we always had live music which, in my opinion, adds to the honor of this particular song, our National Anthem. Your time and willingness to give of your talent is very much appreciated by all who were fortunate enough to have heard you.

Participating musicians for this season were as follows: Gracie McDonald, Mark Sanders, Bob and Pam Becker, Alex Swenson, Todd Allen, Chad Belt, Tabitha Pierce, Miranda Inman, Leeza Edmundson, Maggie Eaker, The Doniphan High School Choir, Brett Russell, Cody Young, Margaret Orlando, Eugene Cox, Dr. Bill Traxel, The TRC Jazz Bad, The Tenor Quartet consisting of: Austin McWilliams, Tanner Puckett, Landon Jones, and Kolbey Sowell, Kelsey Sumrall, Lady Raiders assistant coach Sharonda Powell, and Bill Clanahan and Ericka Becker or being at the ready just in case you were needed at the last minute.

Thank you so much for your graciousness. It has been great working with you. You can expect to hear from me again next year!

GO RAIDERS!

Lana Willis

Poplar Bluff, MO