Old News: 2005-2006 Season
August 1, 2005
2005 Pictures
All the pictures from the 2005 season have been uploaded!If anyone is thinking about joing Eclipse this fall and you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail any of our officers or instructors. We will be glad to answer any of your questions. Information about our first fall meeting will be posted at the begining of the semester.
September 1, 2005
Welcome Back!
Now that fall classes have begun, Eclipse is starting to prepare for their 2006 season. Although our first practice has not been set, we will be attending the Involvement Fair on Thursday, September 15. We will be there from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm in Alumni Hall in the HUB. Come find out what we do, meet some members, watch old shows, and ask us any questions you have. We can't wait to meet you!Check back soon for the date of our first practice!
September 5, 2005
First Practice
Eclipse will be holding an Information Session on Thursday, September 22 for anyone interested in joining Eclipse for the 2006 season. The meeting will be held in 126 White Building from 9:35 pm- 11:30pm. Here is a chance to meet the staff, officers, and old members of Eclipse, learn what we are all about, and ask us any questions.Our first practice will be held on Tuesday, September 27 in 126 White Building from 9:35 pm - 11:30 pm.
Rehersals will begin on a regular basis after the first practice. They are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:35 pm - 11:30 pm and Sundays from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; all in 126 White Building.
If you can't make the Information Session or the first practice, don't worry! Just send us an e-mail to let us know you are still interested and we can work something out.
Don't forget to check us out at the Involvement Fair all day on Thursday, September 15 in Alumni Hall!
October 6, 2005
Last Call for New Members!
This Sunday, October 9, 2005 from 11am - 2pm is a mandatory rehersal for anyone interested in joining Eclipse for the 2006 season. If you haven't attended any rehersals this year or you can not make it this Sunday, and you are still interested please contact Pat McLaughlin at jpm308@psu.edu.October 11, 2005
Welcome to Eclipse!
We would like to thank everyone who came to find out about Eclipse these past few weeks. Congratulations to all new and returning members! Everyone is very excited to see what Eclipse will be like this year.If you are still interested in joining Eclipse, please e-mail Pat McLaughlin (jpm308@psu.edu) as soon as possible.
Both the General and Financial contracts for 2005- 2006 have been added to website. Both must be filled out and signed by Thursday, October 20. Please keep in mind that there will be an extension for atleast the first dues payment, to be determined.
October 18, 2005
Eclipse in the News
Eclipse is in today's edition of the Daily Collegian! Pick up a copy of the paper if you are on the University Park campus or check out the article and pictures online: Unflagging and Total Eclipse of the FlagA reminder to all members, contracts are due by this Thursday at practice.
December 5, 2005
Fall Semester Comes to a Close
Eclipse has been working very hard all semester on their Spring 2006 show to Lauryn Hill's "Tell Him." The show is coming along very nicely and everyone is excited to see how the show ends up.Final orders for Joe Corbi's pizza and cookie dough are due no later than tomorrow (December 6). Anyone interested in ordering please contact Danielle Fenster as soon as possible.
Eclipse would like to say farewell to our president and director Danielle Fenster as she has accepted a spot in the Apex Winterguard for their 2006 season. We all wish her good luck and can not wait to see her perform. She will certainly be missed!
Since Danielle is now spinning with Apex, Erin Ortner has taken over her role as President of Eclipse. Congratulations!
As usual Eclipse will be holding Winter Camp the weekend before the Spring Semester starts. Times and location to be announced shortly.
Good luck to everyone on their finals and have a happy and safe holiday season!
January 10, 2005
Still Want to March This Winter?
Eclipse currently has spots open for their 2006 show. If you are interested in filling a hole, please contact Pat McLaughlin immediately at jpm308@psu.edu.Do to inclement weather, the Joe Corbi's pizza and cookie dough order was cancelled. Money will be returned as soon as possible to all who ordered. We will try to hold this fundraiser again later in the semester. We apologize for any inconvience.
A tentative competition schedule has been posted. We will be holding our annual Friends and Family Show at a to be determined date later in the semester.
Eclipse held a very successful Winter Camp this past weekend. Although there is still a lot to be done, everyone is certainly up to the challenge.
January 29, 2005
First Show!
Congratulations to Eclipse for a great first show! They performed at Nothern York High School Thursday night as part of Northern's Friends & Family Show. It was a great opportunity for them to show what they have learned so far this season. We have come so far already, but still have a lot left to do!Eclipse would like to welcome three new members to the guard for the 2006 season. Whitney Whitehead, Lauren Bates, and April Cory have filled holes for us. They have worked very hard to catch up with the rest of the guard and we are very excited to have them join us!
A complete competition schedule has been posted. Our first competition is at the WGI Mid- Atlantic Power Regional in Trenton, New Jersey on February 25.
Our Friends & Family Show will be held in 126 White Building on Sunday, March 19. If there are any groups who wish to perform, please contact Erin Ortner at elo116@psu.edu. We invite any color guard or drumline unit and also any Penn State performance group to join us.
February 14, 2005
And the Season Continues On...
Eclipse is hard at work to make their 2006 show great. With their first show just around the corner, final uniform preparations are being made as well as the floor being painted.Eclipse has made some changes to their competition schedule. To see where they are going to be this year, check out the Competitions link.
Eclipse is once again selling Joe Corbi's pizza and cookie dough. Please contact any member if you are interested in purchasing some. The order will be delivered before Spring Break.
May 28, 2005
Thanks for a Great Season!
Eclipse ended their 2006 season in Wildwood, New Jersey on May 4 at the TIA All Chapter Championships. They received a score of 78.2 and placed 8th in the Independent A class.Overall, Eclipse had a great season. The spring went by very quickly as they were filled with competitions every weekend and rehearsals throughout the week. Despite all the difficulties that came our way, all of Eclipse pulled together to make it the best season they possibly could.
As director of Eclipse this past year, I would like to take a moment to personally thank every single person who helped us this year: Jeff Dent, the Cadets Drum & Bugle Corp, Danielle Fenster, Mr. & Mrs. Adshead, Mr. & Mrs. Reavey, Mr. Greene, Mr. & Mrs. Bertolasio, Mr. & Mrs. Ortner, Mr. & Mrs. McLaughlin, Adam Brooks, Mary Catherine & Lisa (for sewing our flags), and anyone else who I may have missed. A special thanks to all of my officers, Pat, and Tucker because without you Eclipse might not have survived the season.
The new Eclipse officers for the 2006- 2007 are:
Erin Ortner
Vice President/ Captain & Fundraising Chair-
Danielle Greene
Treasurer- April Cory
Secretary-Whitney Whitehead
Our instructional staff will include Michelle Bertolasio & Jeannette Reavey.
Eclipse would like to wish good luck to its members who will not be returning next year. Thank you for spending your years with Eclipse, we will miss you!! For all the returning members, we look forward to an exciting new season!
Check back to the website for updates over the summer, including pictures and scores from the 2006 season. Once classes resume in September, dates for the informational meeting, try-outs, and rehearsals will be posted. If you are interested in marching with Eclipse next year and have any questions, please do not hesitate in contacting us! Just a reminder, you do not need to be a Penn State student to march with us!
August 3, 2005
2006 Update
Pictures and scores from the 2006 season have been added to the website.Pictures from Eclipse's performance in Wildwood can be found here courtesy of Bateman Photography.