Thank you, Mr. Eifler!

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Tonight is Larry Eifler’s final performance as a teacher in the EVSC. It will be a very special This is Our Story.

Mr. Eifler taught me how to play trumpet. I know I wasn’t very good, but he had the patience necessary to teach me the fundamentals. I remember there were three of us in the brass section. Chris Cooke played trombone. Sean Bennett played baritone. I played the trumpet. During the Final Four that year, we each took a team to root for in a “friendly little bet.” Don’t worry – no money changed hands. I don’t even think the winner got a handshake. I think Chris took Indiana right off the bat. I got stuck with Providence. What a strange memory to have of elementary school instrumental music.

I was sad to read that the Tonette Band isn’t around anymore. That was always the highlight of This is Our Story. When I performed with the honors band my senior year, it was really cool to see the foruth graders do their thing. I know budget cuts were necessary, but it seems like that was a tradition that should not have died.

Thank you, Mr. Eifler, for the difference you have made in so many children’s lives!

(Thanks for the “heads up,” mrszeus)

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Matt Todd

Howdy. I'm Matt. My wife, Christy, and I have four kids and two dogs, I'm passionate about orphan care. I'm a die-hard fan of the Evansville Aces, the Indiana Hoosiers, and Star Wars. I'm trying to live life by the Todd family motto: "It behooves us to live!"
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