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April 12, 2002 UNM IS SEEN AS STEPPING STONE FOR CLOVIS NATIVE Griego, son of Waldo Griego, Rose Griego, and stepson of Dr. Richard
Stamm, finds UNM Filled with challenges both in and out of the classroom.
The 2001 graduate of Clovis High School looks to UNM as a new source of
expression. One such collegiate form of expression is the UNM band in which John
plays the trombone. "When I am making music I feel that I am providing
something not just to myself, but also to the people around me,"
Griego says. He also believes strongly in the program in which he represents. "What
I really like most about the band is that the program allows students
to voice their opinions and suggestions," he says. Griego participates in the UNM Symphonic Band, Soundpack, as well as
the Spirit Marching Band. Symphonic Band is open by audition only and
allows serious musicians to explore classical and contemporary styles
of music. Soundpack provides entertainment at the men and women's basketball
games. The Spirit Band is providesentertainment at all the UNM home football
games and makes trips to various away games. Soundpack and the Spirit
Marching Band are open to all UNM students, but auditions are required
for Soundpack. He is the new section leader for the trombone/baritone
section in the Spirit band. In high school he was was the recipient of
the John Philip Sousa Award for Band, an award given only top band members
as well as Clovis High School's Harlan Beasley/Danforth Award. John Griego
believes that the variety of music played by this band is one reason why
students are drawn to the program. Griego is planning on a major in business for now. "I have decided
to follow the requirements for the Anderson Schools of Management, but
am still exploring other interests that I have," says Griego. Griego hopes that once out of college he can live a life that benefits those around him. "Regarding a career after college, all I can say confidently is that I want to be a position that works with people to better our society," Griego says. # # #
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The University
of New Mexico
Public Affairs Department
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Albuquerque, NM 87131-0011
Telephone: (505) 277-5813
Fax: (505) 277-1981
John
Griego, Clovis-native and University of New Mexico band student, strives
for success in first year in college.