Aloha!

Welcome to the Band of Blue's website dedicated to the band's Spring Break 2008 trip.

...and what a glorious trip it was.

On this website you will find each day divided into journal pages so you can relive the trip over, and over.

June 15 - Nicole Novak Trip Photos

Enjoy a collection of photos from band member Nicole Novak

May 1 - Happy May Day

Ok...so we were just kidding about the last update thing. We have had some more pictures given to us for your viewing pleasure. The following slideshow, and the fullsize pictures to download come from the camera of Marilyn Struchen. Thanks for taking the time to send us your pictures!! REMEMBER...we will upload your Hawaii trip pictures if you send them to us (via mail or email), it's not too late!

Marilyn Struchen's trip photos- 43.67 MB

April 28 - This Could Be The Final Update !!

Sorry for the delay, but the long awaited iPod page is up!! Now you can download all your favorite trip videos directly to your iPod, with these iPod compatable files. You can also watch them in their original Quicktime format, all on one page. View them NOW.

April 19 - Mr. Houk's Trip Photos

Enjoy a collection of Mr. Houk's Hawaii photos. Don't forget....still to come iPod videos.

Andy Houk's trip photos- 7.25 MB

April 19 - Jason Smith's Trip Photos

Enjoy a collection of band member Jason Smith's Hawaii photos.

Jason Smith's trip photos- 1.45 MB

April 14 - "Favorite Part of Hawaii" Video & "Memories of Hawaii" Slideshow

Take a trip down memory lane (so what if it's only been a week...). Here for your viewing pleasure is a slideshow compiled with some of the best and most entertaining pictures from the trip. Don't miss out on the final thoughts of your bandmates as many tell about their favorite part(s) of the trip on video. Aloha

STILL TO COME: All the videos that were recorded on the trip have been converted to iPod compatable video. We will have a menu link to the left posted soon where you can download all the videos (38 in all !) to your iPod or iTunes library for your viewing pleasure.

"My Favorite Part of Hawaii is..."- 13.36 MB

"Memories of Hawaii Slideshow"- 20.53 MB

April 6 - HOME SAFE & SOUND

Saturday April 5th all groups arrived home safe and sound. It's hard to believe this trip went so fast. It was a great trip, and we have lots of memories that will last a long time. A special thanks to Mr. Houk, Mr. Driskell, Ms. Austin, all staff, and chaperones who made this a safe and memorable trip.

Please check back on this page shortly as we still have a few surprises yet to post. The last Journal page is now posted and can be viewed here. Don't forget to send us your own photos if you would like them posted. We will create a "Student Shot Photos" page just for you.

Please feel free to send us your feedback at: webmaster@jeffinhawaii08.com

April 4 - FINAL UPDATES from Hawaii

Final Announcements - Mr. Houk (mp3 audio file)
The J-Hawk Journal page for Day Five has been completed. This will be the final website update until we return home. Remember that all files can be downloaded and saved to your home computers.

If you have any photos from the trip that you would like published on the site please send to: webmaster@jeffinhawaii08.com If you have many pictures or large file sizes we would ask that you put them on a CD-ROM (or DVD) and mail to:
Accent Media
P.O. Box 64
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

April 4 - J-Hawk Journal

The J-Hawk Journal page for Day Four has been completed (Audio and Video files updated). Sorry for the delay. Journal page Day Five will be posted shortly.

March 30 - J-Hawk Journal

The J-Hawk Journal page has been added to the left menu and will be updated everyday of our trip.

March 28 - FINAL UPDATES

The following items will be our LAST posted updates until we reach Hawaii !!

**PLEASE NOTE: All Followers are on the BANANA BUS for travel to Minneapolis.

Final Announcements Mr. Houk - 4.28 MB

Last Minute Info and Announcements Document Full text on the Announcements Page

Mr. Driskell's Final Announcements Video - 3.74 MB

Hawaii 10-Day Weather Forecast (courtesy of the Weather Channel)

Mr. Houk Interview and Updates (3/21/2008) - 1.71 MB

Ms. Austen Flag Update - 744 KB

From Laura Wheeler, RN BSN M.Ed NCSN CRCSD School Nurse:
"Influenza is still widespread throughout Iowa, and some indicators have actually reported slight increases in activity. Hospitalizations and absence due to illness in schools remains high. Influenza vaccine is still available and I would check with your health care provider about this if you have not had one for this year. It does take about 2 weeks for the vaccine to be effective and will not prevent the influenza virus if you have already been exposed."

Influenza Fact Sheet Download

March 25 - Major Itinerary Change - Guava Group

There has been a last minute change to your Minneapolis to Honolulu flight. The new flight has better connections and will effect the time when you will need to come to Jefferson for departure to Minneapolis.

The Guava flight still goes through Atlanta, but it departs later, has a shorter layover, and does not stop in Los Angeles. You will get to Honolulu a little earlier than originally scheduled!

Your return flights (Honolulu to Minneapolis) have not been changed.

Your new arrival time at Jefferson is 4:00 AM on Sunday, March 30.
Your new flights are: · Delta 1239 · 12:08 PM Depart Minneapolis 1 3:35 PM Arrive Atlanta
Delta 851 · 4:15 PM Depart Atlanta 1 8:16 PM Arrive Honolulu

The details of your new flight are also changed on the Itinerary Page It is very important that you make note of these changes.

March 25 - JEFFERSON BAND OF BLUE - Hawaii Apparel has arrived

For those who have ordered Hawaii Apparel it has arrived and will be delivered to Jefferson sometime today. Students should have it by tomorrow

March 17 - Band Tour Shirts

Aloha shirts will be passed out at tonight’s Hawaii practice (6:00 – 7:30 pm in the auditorium)! Students will receive a BLUE shirt. Chaperones, Followers and Staff will receive a RED shirt.

Everyone who returned a HAWAII SHIRT FORM will receive the shirt size they requested.
Those who did NOT turn in the form will get what is left. Every attempt was made to estimate the correct size for those individuals who did not return their form.

We do NOT have extra shirts.

If your shirt does not fit, I suggest that you find someone to swap shirts with.

STUDENTS: PLEASE – Do NOT wear this shirt until the tour. I suggest that you wash your shirt in cold water before departure. I also suggest that you bring a small container of woolite on the trip so you can wash out your shirt in Hawaii.
Mahalo!

Mr. Houk

March 12 - The "Blue Tube" Page - NOW COMPLETE

We have now added a trip through the Band of Blue's past. The "Blue Tube" page is a visual journey through the band's past & present. Watch the Quicktime movies of the Parades and Performances, Mr. Dickinson's retirement, and many other events dating as far back as 1979.

March 10 - Past Band Trips Page

The "Past Band Trips" page is now completed with bonus video, audio and full-size pictures from the past band trips( 2004 Hawaii, and 2001 Orange Bowl).
Click on the links to all three past sites and view the past excitement.

Click Here to check out the page now.

March 9 - What to Take on the Trip

A complete list of what to take on the trip is now available. It is important to read through the entire list. Topics include what to bring, optional items, how much money to take, and expected behavioral guidelines. We have added a link to the left so you can check this information any time. The complete list can also be downloaded in Word format.

View List Now

March 6 - Band Rehearsals

A list of band rehearsals is now posted on the Announcements Page.

Video from the Parent's Meeting of February 26th is available below.

Video is in Quicktime 7 format. Click the icon to the left to download Quicktime for FREE if you don't already have it.

Part 1 - Introduction and "Things To Do" 76 MB

Part 2 - Itinerary 125.75 MB

Part 3 - Medical Concerns 42.24 MB

Part 4 - What To Take And Money Management 51.31 MB

Part 5 - Expectations, Questions, and Conclusion 71.36 MB

March 3 - Changes Made to the Itinerary!

Changes were posted to the itinerary today for the events on April 1, 2008. Please view the Itinerary Page to make sure you have the latest schedule.

February 26 Power Point Presentation

View the Band Trip Power Point presentation from the February 26th Parents Meeting.
There was a huge amount of useful information given as well as the expectations of the students on trip.

Must have Microsoft Power Point Viewer installed. Download here for FREE.

There was also a medical presentation by the medical staff that will accompany the students on the trip.
View the presentation now for information about your students requirements for prescribed medications, medical conditions,
and information you should ask your family doctor prior to the trip.

2008 Hawaii Q&A Guide

Please take the time to download and read this document carefully.

It should help answer questions you may have concerning the tour.
Additional info will be presented later!

Aloha!

Andy Houk
Co-Director
Jefferson High School
The Band of Blue

Hawaii Shirt

Dear Hawaii Students, Chaperones, Followers, Staff,
Please fill out the attached HAWAII SHIRT SIZE sheet and return as soon as possible.

Every person that is going to Hawaii (student, follower, chaperone, staff, etc.) needs to fill a separate form out. Please print as many as you need.
You can mail the form to me at:

Jefferson Bands
HAWAII SHIRT FORM
Jefferson High School
1243 20th Street SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405

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