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Steve Singel is a man who is familiar to
every Badger fan that attends football ... hockey ... or basketball
games ... or for that matter, any Wisconsin event. He seems to be
particularly a fan of basketball and can regularly be seen sitting
with the band -- poised and ready to jump to his feet to conduct
"If You Want to Be a Badger" at an appropriate time-out. He was made
an Honorary Member of the band in 1988 in gratitude for his long-time dedication,
loyalty and commitment to the organization.
In a prime time television interview Steve stated The UW Band is a
part of my family. Steve Singel was also much of the inspiration in the
establishment of the Wisconsin Special Arts Band
for which he is the Honorary Drum Major. In 1986 Ray and Elaine
Singel established the Steve Singel Award as a means of perpetuating
Steve's name and providing assistance to a member of the group that
has been such an important part of Steve's life. The award is in the
form of an engraved paper weight and a scholarship is given
each year to that individual who most exemplifies The Spirit and the Pride of the
Wisconsin Marching Band.
The names of the recipients are engraved on a plaque displayed in the Band Office in
the Humanities Building.
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