Drum Line Performs at Macy's Waterbury

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, Wallace Middle School's Drum Line performed at Macy's on Friday, Dec. 2, where Santa from the Thanksgiving Day parade in New York was visiting. Thanks to Mr. Pontecorvo and our students for their dedication and for representing Wallace so well.

Drum Line and Band at Rock Cats Baseball Game, 5/5/11

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, Wallace's drum line and band performed at the New Britain Rock Cats' home game on May 5, 2011. The group perform the "Star Spangled Banner" and other songs.

Thanks to Angela Jarvis Pontecorvo for the photos.

Wallace Welcomes Next Year's Sixth Graders

Wallace Middle School's faculty and staff welcomed next year's sixth graders to the school during an orientation in the student cafeteria on Thursday, May 6. Building Principal Dr. Louis Padua and House Principals Donald Rapuano, Gary Huckins, and Jack Yeshion introduced families to various aspects of the school. The Drum Line, performing under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, impressed our future students and their families with a performance of some several cadences.

Wallace's Drum Line and Band, February 9

The Wallace Middle School Drum Line and Marching Band, under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, played at the last boys basketball game of the season on February 9. The boys won yet again to close an undefeated season. The cheerleaders were also out to support the team.

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Wallace Presents Holiday Concert December 10

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, Wallace Middle School's marching band, drum line, and dance team presented a holiday concert to the school community on Thursday, December 10. Congratulations and thank you to Mr. Pontecorvo and all the students who were involved for a wonderful evening.

(Thanks to the parents of drum line member Kimani Brown and to Mr. Pontecorvo's dad for the above photos. If you have photos to add to this show, please see Ms. Carlson in Room 337.)

Wallace Kicks Off 'Fuel Up to Play 60' Competition

Health teacher Donna Phoenix introduced Wallace Middle School students to Fuel up to Play 60 during assemblies in the auditorium on Monday, November 9. With the help of Crosby High School football players, the mascot of the New England Patriots, and the Wallace Drum Line (directed by Louis Pontecorvo), Ms. Phoenix kicked off this program designed to take action for health. Click here to read more about this program and to register.