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It's been 100 years since The Daily Northwestern, one of the most respected college newspapers in the country, ran a series of op-eds and articles that led to the founding of a student-run university marching band. The football team was enjoying an undefeated season and school spirit was at an all-time high. Read the full story in the Fall 2011 Growl, and check out digital shots of the original five articles:
October 10, 1911: "A Band--In Earnest" (The Daily Northwestern)
October 26, 1911: "Twenty-One Men For Band" (The Daily Northwestern)
November 1, 1911: "Band Makes Progress; Financial Aid is Supplied" (The Daily Northwestern)
November 4, 1911: "Band Receives a Boost" (The Daily Northwestern)
November 11, 1911: "Yell Fest Huge Affair; Band Makes Good Music" (The Daily Northwestern)
The NUMBALUMS are working to archive these and other materials with the help of the Northwestern Archives (see a progress report here). If you're interested in helping out with the project, email numbalums-history@alumni.northwestern.edu.
The NUMBALUMS newsletter, “The Growl,” is published twice a year (fall and spring). The fall issue is printed and sent only to dues-paying members. The spring issue is sent electronically to everyone on our current mailing list. To join our mailing list or become a dues-paying member, please click here.
The Growl Newsletter
- Spring 2012
- Fall 2011
- Spring 2011
- Fall 2010
- Spring 2010
- Fall 2009
- Spring 2009
- Fall 2008
- Spring 2008
- Fall 2007
- Spring 2007
- Fall 2006
- Fall 2005
- Fall 2004
- Spring 2004
- Spring 2003
- Fall 2002
- Spring 2002
- Fall 2001
- Fall 2000
Comments? E-mail NUMBALUMS-newsletter@alumni.northwestern.edu with thoughts and story ideas.
NUMBALUMS have been featured in the following publications:
Thomas C. Willadsen, "The Journey Continues," Northwestern Magazine, Summer 2011
Club News, Northwestern Magazine, Winter 2011
Thomas C. Willadsen, "On the March -- Again," Northwestern Magazine, Spring 2010
David Saad, "Wildcats in the Outback, Halftime Magazine, January 2010
Miriam Mogilevsky, "Ferocity: An Emotional Ride Through Band," Halftime Magazine, May 2009
Amy Rushlow, "Smells Like Team Spirit," Halftime Magazine, Sept/Oct 2007
Profile of NUMBALUM Elon Jamisen, Halftime Magazine, Sept/Oct 2007
Olivia Herstein, "The Funniest, Craziest, Most Inspirational College Band Traditions," Halftime Magazine, July/Aug 2007
Patty Dowd Schmitz, "The Sound of Purple," Northwestern Magazine, Fall 2000
In July 2007, NUMBALUM Christine Ngeo Katzman launched Halftime Magazine, for which she now serves at CEO/Publisher. She's often mentioned her NUMB experience in her Publisher's Letter:
"The Day Life Changed," March/April 2008
"Ringing in the New Year," Jan/Feb 2008
"A Fond Homecoming," Nov/Dec 2007
"Why I Started Halftime Magazine," July/Aug 2007
NUMBALUM Lane Armey writes a series of percussion instruction articles for Halftime Magazine. Go here and click on any of the stories with his picture next to it to read what he has to say!
In fall of 2010, NUMBALUM Pete Friedmann was interviewed by WNUR, Northwestern’s award-winning student radio station. Pete was a founding member of the NUMBALUMS and the 2010 season marked his 30th as NUMB’s announcer. Listen to the interview here.
In addition, NUMBALUMS Brittany Petersen and Tim Peterson write occasionally for venerated Northwestern football blog Lake the Posts.
NUMBALUM Patrick Dessent ('77) published a book in 2011 titled "Memoirs of a Trumpet Teacher." Order the book here or purchase it at any major bookstore.
RECOLLECTIONS of Glenn Cliffe Bainum
Click here for recollections of Glenn Cliffe Bainum (Rusty) by Glenn Opie (WCAS50).
Click here for recollections of the 1949 Rose Bowl Band by Glenn Opie (WCAS50).
For more news and updates on NUMB and the NUMBALUMS, check out “The Buzz” on the NUMB website.
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