UW-Madison's Marching Band Shapes Up After Behavior Problems
Chancellor Reprimanded Band Last October
Updated: 4:51 pm CDT September 1, 2007
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MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Marching Band has been staying in line -- both literally and figuratively -- since it was threatened by officials for rowdy behavior and hazing last year.
SLIDESHOW: Badgers Season Opener ImagesNews about the band has been positive since a series of embarrassing incidents came out about lewd behavior by the group led to Chancellor John Wiley's decree to shape up.Casey Nagy, an assistant to Wiley, said administrators have been "very pleased with their response" after band members were strongly warned about losing performance and travel privileges.Last October, Wiley sent a letter to band director Mike Leckrone that called the behavior "boorish to patently dangerous and unlawful."Leckrone said the band is moving forward since last year's problems.
SLIDESHOW: Badgers Season Opener ImagesNews about the band has been positive since a series of embarrassing incidents came out about lewd behavior by the group led to Chancellor John Wiley's decree to shape up.Casey Nagy, an assistant to Wiley, said administrators have been "very pleased with their response" after band members were strongly warned about losing performance and travel privileges.Last October, Wiley sent a letter to band director Mike Leckrone that called the behavior "boorish to patently dangerous and unlawful."Leckrone said the band is moving forward since last year's problems.
Previous Stories:
- February 14, 2007: UW-Madison Official Resigns Over Actions During Rowdy Band Trip
- December 30, 2006: UW Band Prepares For Capital One Bowl
- October 16, 2006: UW Band High Steps Past Image Problems
- October 14, 2006: Band Director, Alumni Say Band Can Rise To Challenge
- October 12, 2006: UW Chancellor Outlines New Rules After Alleged Band Incident
- October 11, 2006: UW Cracks Down On Band After Road Trip Incident
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