SHOW ME THE MEDALS!

NEAC travels to the Bowling Green area and brings back more high placings in solo competiton.

8 medals, and 10 top 5 finishes were received by the drummers and pipers of the Jonesboro based "Northeast Arkansas Caledonian Pipes and Drums" during the annual Glasgow, Kentucky Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans.

The Glasgow games are one of the premier gatherings in the Eastern half of the United States.  With highland sporting events, Clan (Family) gatherings, vendors, Pipe Band competitions and a very well attended pipe and drum solo competition, this event is a true test of skill for our local musicians.

5 members of the Caledonians made the over 5 hour drive to the Bowling Green area, and competed against up to 16 others in any given event.  The results are:

Our under 18 members:

Jasmine Gill (Kennett, MO) - In her first sanctioned competition on highland snare drum, she placed 4th.  Way to go Jaz!

Dannie Vaughn (Hoxie, AR) - Continuing his successful streak also on the highland snare, 3rd place. Keep it up Dannie!

Derek Reed (Jonesboro, AR) - Playing in four separate events on the highland pipes, 2 First's, 1 Second, 1 Third.  Can you say -BLING-.  

Our over 18 members:

Dannie Vaughn (Hoxie, AR) - In only his third competition after being upgraded to a higher classification, and thus playing against stiffer competition, Danny recieved a 5th place finish.

David Corbett (Alicia / Marion, AR) - 2 First's and 1 Second.  Playing this way, David will likely be upgraded for 2010 and begin giving Danny even more competition in a few months.

We're very proud of all our members, those that are able to travel to each competition as well as those who cannot. We're also grateful to the friends and family who support us as we work to improve, and especially those that travel with us, help lug gear, feed us, support with cheers and applause.