The upcoming expedition isn’tthe first time that the MarchingWolves will appear at an inauguralparade. The band was one of eightcollegiate bands selected to ap-pear in the 2005 parade.

In 2006, the NSU MarchingWolves were the lone selectionfrom South Dakota in the WaikikiHoliday Parade commemoratingthe 65th Anniversary of the bomb-ing of Pearl Harbor.

Perkins believes the band’sperformance at both the 2005 and2006 parades played a major rolein its selection for the upcominginaugural parade.

STEPPING ON A WORLD STAGEPospishil, a freshman double

major in vocal and instrumentalmusic education, performs in anumber of NSU musical organiza-tions, percussion ensemble, or-chestra and dance team. She saidshe was stunned at learning of theband’s selection for the upcomingWashington parade.

“I didn’t know we were nomi-nated,” she said. “Our band direc-tor applied for it and never got aresponse, so he figured that we didnot make the cut. But then, SUR-PRISE, we were entered in the pa-rade!”

The band couldn’t undertakeadditional rehearsals until after theholidays, leaving only three weeksto prepare for the parade, she said.Once students were back on cam-pus, five intensive rehearsals werescheduled for 2 to 2 1/2 hours eachin the Barnett Center.

“We are also holding fundrais-ers to help pay for this trip, withperformances at the Wings hockeyarena and an indoor performanceat NSU’s Johnson Fine Arts Center,”she said.

Pospishil is no stranger to thenation’s capital. While at YanktonHigh School, she performed withthe YHS Dawn Patrol and marchedin the Cherry Blossom Festival.

“I’m really looking forward to allof the sites I didn’t get to see whenI was on the YHS band trip,” shesaid. “There is so much in DC thatyou can’t see all its amazing sites inone trip.”

For the inauguration parade,the band will undergo intense secu-rity procedures, Pospishil said. The1.5-mile parade runs from the Capi-tol to White House on Pennsylva-nia Avenue, roughly 15 city blocks.

The parade itself carries a num-ber of exacting requirements, shesaid.

“They give us all these specificguidelines: to march with 28-inchsteps, a tempo of 112 and that wehave to be 30 feet behind the peo-ple in front of us,” she said. “It’spretty strict, but with this (large)parade, it’s not a surprise.”

Pospishil isn’t sure if the NSUband will visit with the presidentor First Lady Michelle Obama.However, the band won’t remainlong in Washington after its per-formance.

“It’s an overnight stay becauseschool is in full swing already andwe have other concerts and per-formances that we need to preparefor,” she said.

Boyd, a sophomore instrumentalmusic education major, graduatedfrom YHS in 2011. He plays tuba forthe NSU Marching Wolves and ismaking his first trip to Washington.

Boyd felt mixed emotions uponlearning of the Marching Wolves’ up-coming trip to D.C.

“I was both surprised and ex-cited to be participating in a once-in-a-lifetime event like the inauguralparade,” he said.

“I am very excited to march inthe parade because I’m not onlyrepresenting Northern State Univer-sity, I’m also representing the stateof South Dakota.”

Besides the parade, Boyd looksforward to sightseeing and going tothe Smithsonian Institute.

Wintersteen, a sophomore, playsclarinet for the Marching Wolves. “Ihave never been to Washington be-fore, so I am super excited aboutthis experience,” she said.

She was stunned to learn of theupcoming trip.

“I was completely in shock get-ting selected. I had no idea that Dr.Perkins had sent in a submission toget selected,” she said. “We have avery short amount of time to pre-pare for this. We came back a dayearly (from holiday break) and haverehearsals in the evenings to fiteverybody’s schedules. Dr. Perkinsis pushing us, but in the end it willbe well worth it.”

Buchholz, a freshman majoringin history and vocal music per-formance, plays tenor sax with the

marching band. She was cast in theperformance of “Legally Blonde”last fall, is part of the chamberchoir and will perform this springin the production of “Spring Awak-ening.”

“I’ve never been to Washingtonbefore, so I was thrilled when I gotthe email saying our band hadbeen selected to march in the inau-gural parade,” she said.

“I’m really looking forward todoing some sight-seeing, exploringthe city with my friends in theband, and, of course, showing thecountry what our band is capableof doing.”

The trip has generated a greatdeal of excitement among NSUband members, Buchholz said.

“Many of us have never been toD.C. before, so this is the chance ofa lifetime. The best part of being apart of the marching band here isthat we love to have fun!” she said.

“Not only do we sound great,but we put on a great show for anyaudience. I think that anyone at theinaugural parade will be impressedwith our performance.”

Pospishil said her YHS back-ground has prepared her well forthe intense glare of the spotlightduring the inaugural parade.

“I was born and raised in Yank-ton, and I couldn’t be more proudto say I graduated from YHS. All myexperiences at YHS have fully pre-pared me for college,” she said.

“The teachers challenge youand help you to learn what itmeans to have a good work ethic. Iappreciate all that YHS has donefor my education.”

A LIFELONG IMPACTPerkins believes his band mem-

bers will enjoy “an experience of alifetime” with this trip. The lessonswon’t be limited to the music, hesaid.

“Experiencing the swearing inof a president and the wholechange of power process in the na-tion’s capital is a tremendous les-son in civics for our students, aswell,” he said. “Of course, it’s notan actual change of power this

time (with a re-elected president),but the process is there.”

The trip allows the students tosee sights in Washington, includinga laying of a wreath at ArlingtonCemetery, on the weekend prior tothe inauguration, Perkins said.

“Of course, the highlight is per-forming on international televisionfor the president and vice presi-dent and their families and advi-sors,” he said. “The parade is oneof the top three prestigious invita-tional parades in the country,along with the Rose Parade andMacy’s.”

The NSU band’s selection forthe inaugural parade says volumesabout the school, community andstate, Perkins said.

“It is quite an honor to be in auniversity and community that hassuch a strong support for their stu-dents and the band,” he said. “I amexcited to see our students growthrough this process and developa sense of pride in where theycome from and our institution andstate.”

The tremendous hard work haspaid off, with the ultimate rewardcoming before a worldwide audi-ence during Monday’s parade,Perkins said.

“Very few colleges the size ofNSU would make the commitmentboth from a musical standpointand community and universitysupport standpoint to pull thisoff,” he said. “I am very humbledby the whole experience.”

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inaugural parade, visit online athttp://2013pic.org/about/parade.

For more information about theNorthern State band, visit online atwww.northern.edu.

To donate toward the band’strip, contact the NSU Foundationby calling (605) 626-2550 or email-ingmichael.bockorny@northern.edu.

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“I have been listening to city resi-dents for many years and have triedto represent their views while serv-ing on the City Commission,” hesaid. “I would like to continue serv-ing the citizens of Yankton. My finan-cial background and my experienceshould serve as an asset for thecommunity and the Commission.”

Woerner is wrapping up his firstterm on the commission.

“As of today, I do plan to runagain,” he said this week. “Thereare still several things in front ofthe commission that I feel will makeYankton a better place for all.”

Candidates may begin circulat-ing petitions Jan. 25. The deadlinefor filing a nominating petition is 5p.m. Feb. 22.

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• is at least 18 years old;• has never pled guilty to, nolo

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• has physically resided in and isa resident of the county where theapplication is being made for at least30 days immediately preceding thedate of the application;

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permit within five days from the dateof application. Once the applicationis received in the Secretary of State’sOffice, a permanent permit is issuedand is valid for four years.

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ELLSWORTH AIR FORCEBASE (AP) — The U.S. Air Forcesays about 350 airmen fromEllsworth Air Force Base inSouth Dakota are preparing todeploy to Southwest Asia.

Officials say the base alsowill be sending several B-1

bombers from the 28th BombWing, equipment and suppliesto support the military’s objec-tives in the region.

Since 2007, the wing thatflies B-1 bombers has had anaverage of 560 airmen deployedat any one time.

350 Ellsworth Airmen Set To Deploy