All Posts Tagged With: "walled lake northern"

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Having Trouble Saying “No” to Your Kids?

As parents our first instinct is to give our children everything they need, but we have trouble drawing the line at giving them everything they want. Learning to say no to your children is an important part of their development; it keeps them safe, teaches them gratitude, it even shows them how to [...]

20Feb2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Should Independent Thinking be a Punishable Crime?

Earlier this week I received the following email from the high school my children attend:
A disciplinary action has been assigned to “Name”.
The offense was Improper Use of Dist Technolog. This offense happened on 01/04/2010.
The staff member who referred your student was “Name”
The action taken was Before/After School Detention. “Name” must serve the action [...]

7Jan2010 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Up On The Housetop by WLN Symphony Band

A little Christmas music to celebrate Santa’s arrival tonight! Up On The Housetop is performed by the Walled Lake Northern Symphony Band at their Winter Concert on 12-10-09.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow, I hope it’s full of love and music!
Video:

I knew this song as “Up On The Rooftop” but my son corrected me saying [...]

24Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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WLN Philharmonia Strings Performing a Christmas Medley

Walled Lake Northern High School’s Philharmonia Strings performs a medley of carols including Carol of the Bells and Greensleeves.

22Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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WLN Symphony Band Performing Toboggan Ride

Here is the Walled Lake Northern High School’s String Ensemble performing Toboggan Ride during their Winter Concert on 12-10-09.

17Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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The Polar Express by WLN Wind Ensemble

Here is the Walled Lake Northern High School’s Symphony Orchestra performing The Polar Express during their Winter Concert on 12-10-09.

15Dec2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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30 Days of Thanks – Day 18

Today I am thankful for my Flip Mino HD. I’ve used it to get video testimonials from a few clients on the real estate side of my business but I LOVE to use it to capture the Marching Band performances in a way that my camera can’t – with sound and movement. After all [...]

19Nov2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Homecoming Fashion Show at WLN

I was a little surprised when my son told me he was participating in the high school fashion show, modeling wasn’t something I thought he was interested in. The fashion show is raises funds – I assume for the homecoming dance or prom – and provides entertainment for the audience and kids involved. [...]

27Oct2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Saturday Afternoon Marching Bands

Loved the Third Annual Marching Band Preview Show organized by Walled Lake Central High School! I attended it last year at Central and was blown away by how well these high school students perform after a mere month of practice.
This year the event was held at Northern and the variance in the routines and music [...]

13Sep2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Walled Lake Memorial Day Parade

This was my first local parade and I was surprised at how big the parade and the crowd were! The participants and organizers did a great job. Video and pictures below…

25May2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Get Paid for your unused Gold while helping Walled Lake Northern Marching Band Raise Funds

WLNMB is holding a fundraising event tonight. Bring in any out of style, broken or unused jewelry and get cash for it. A portion of the proceeds (10%) will go back to WLN Music Boosters to support the music programs at school.
Thursday, January 22nd from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Walled Lake Northern Commons
6000 Bogie Lake [...]

22Jan2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued