Local Student Selected to Perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Updated: 7:49 PM Jul 3, 2009
Local Student Selected to Perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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A junior at PHS will be representing Parkersburg and the state of West Virginia at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year.
Posted: 12:01 PM Jul 3, 2009
Reporter: Leslie Cebula
Email Address: leslie.cebula@wtap.com
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Posted by: Andrew Location: Vienna on Aug 3, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Thank you for everyone's support. I realy hope to go and be able to march with the Macy's Great American Marching Band. I am also hoping that Mom & Dad get to go. They have never missed any of my performances.
Posted by: Ms.West Virginia Location: Charleston WV on Jul 29, 2009 at 12:31 AM

Andrew Kirk, I was very pleased to see you monday night. I wanted to congradulate you in person, but was not able to get to you. I am very excited to have you represent our great state. Perhaps sometime we can do something together to help young talent like yourself to keep the MUSIC inour heart's and lives. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment. My Mother ,sister and I agree your just the cutest thing and we are so very proud of you. Hope to see you real soon.
Posted by: Tresurer Location: Parkersburg on Jul 29, 2009 at 12:20 AM

A fund has been set up in Kirk's name at United Banks across the state to help send him to the Big Apple. If there is any money left over Kirk says it will go into a scholarship fund to help give other students this opportunity in the future. There can be no scholorship unless the community steps up and starts donating to the fund. This young man has worked very hard to earn this oppertunity of a life time, please community lets step up and send him to New York. Even if it's five or ten dollars every little bit adds up. Thank you!
Posted by: Dave Location: Parkersburg on Jul 27, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Macy's Great American Band has confirmed that Andrew Kirk is the only student representing the state of WV this year.
Posted by: Dad Location: Vienna on Jul 27, 2009 at 07:23 AM

Andrew I am so proud of you! You have worked so hard for your accomplishments and you have certainly exceeded your mother and I's expectations. Keep up the good work and We Love You!
Posted by: UNITED BANK Location: WV on Jul 24, 2009 at 02:21 PM

We are very proud of you and are happy to serve you. Good Luck Andrew and Thank You from all of us at United Bank.
Posted by: Council Location: Pburg on Jul 24, 2009 at 01:26 PM

Congratulations young man on your accomplishments and for setting such high standards of excellence within the musical community. You are setting a great example for students across the state. Good luck and keep "sticking". Keep the talent coming Chet.
Posted by: Tamra Location: Vienna on Jul 22, 2009 at 04:06 PM

We have sent out letters with pictures to West Virginia dignitaries including Gov. Manchin. We received a very nice acknowledgement letter back from Gov Manchin, as well as some others. I am sorry that you did not receive a reply back from him.
Posted by: Renee Location: Parkersburg on Jul 17, 2009 at 08:13 AM

Congratulations, I was so excited that this young man was going to represent WV in the Macy's Parade that I wrote both Governer Joe Manchin and Gale about this, Wow a week has gone by and no email or acknowledgement I think this is a shame and shows just what kind of support West Virgians really have from their State Government!
Posted by: Robin on Jul 11, 2009 at 06:44 PM

Dave you are welcome! got your call, but was working.
Posted by: Robin Location: Sistersville on Jul 10, 2009 at 08:35 PM

Congratulations to my Nephew Andrew, I Can't wait to see you on TV! I am very proud of you! Congratulations to Dave(Bro) and Tamra(Sister-in-law) as well for supporting Andrew in his accomplishments. Love..Aunt Robin
Posted by: Tina Petty Location: Parkersburg on Jul 4, 2009 at 01:27 PM

Congrats Andrew!! I know your dad is so proud of you, and he should be!! Everyone get out and support Andrew anyway you can. Good luck :-)
Posted by: Nancy Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia on Jul 3, 2009 at 03:09 PM

I am so proud of Andrew. This is a dream come true. He has worked very hard to get this position with his parents Dave and Tamra behind him all the way.
Posted by: Andrew's Biggest Fan Location: Vienna on Jul 3, 2009 at 01:42 PM

Hey Cookie Man---you are awesome!!!! I am very proud of you.
Posted by: Proud Location: Vienna on Jul 3, 2009 at 01:03 PM

I am so proud of this young man. The time and dedication he has put into this is remarkable. The Macy's Great American Marching Band is very fortunate to have such an outstanding musician. Thank you Mr Backus for your time and dedication as well. Congratulations Andrew---Job well done!!!!
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