The “Fighting Illini” of the University of Illinois came to Husky Stadium and went home without a victory, losing to the University of Washington Huskies, 44-19, on Cheer Day–the annual football game when high school cheerleaders come from all over the state to participate with the Husky Cheerleaders and Varsity Marching Band in the pre-game and half-time activities. And, of course, the Husky Alumni Band participates, too–and I’m a member! In the half-time show, the Varsity Band commemorated the 50th anniversary of The Beatle’s concert in Seattle.
Below is a gallery of photos, featuring lots of trumpeters, from the game. Louis Figueroa took the field-level shots, and Garry Nakayama took those from the press box. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.
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- Cheer Day gathering, pre-game
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- The joy of being in Band!
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- “All You Need is Love,” The Beatles, 1967
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- High school cheerleaders perform on the field at Husky Stadium
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- Dr. Brad McDavid, Director of Athletic Bands, University of Washington
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- UW Tradition: caps on backwards after a victory!
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