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The marching band is our largest and most visible program. The hard work, growth, and reward over the marching band season is a memorable experience for students, parents, and the community.
The Regiment is a musical marching ensemble organized to provide artistic and entertaining performances at football games, parades, pep rallies, concerts, and competitions. Membership requires dedication, maximum effort, and involvement in all aspects of marching and music performance. The Wildcat Regiment is devoted to instilling musicianship, leadership, and esprit de corps in our band students, and continues to exemplar the "TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE."
The Award-winning Weslaco East High School Wildcat Regiment has won numerous awards since its establishment in 2002. These include Division One ratings at UIL Marching competitions: 6- time Area Marching Contest, Top Ten Finalist, UIL Sweepstakes Awards. The Regiment has performed throughout the state of Texas and the United States. They have performed at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas for the Houston Astros; In the Dallas/Fort Worth Area; San Antonio, TX; 3X participant in the McAllen Holiday Parade; and have performed at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. The Wildcat Regiment received straight ones at the 74th Annual Pigskin Jubilee Marching band contest and advanced to the UIL Area-G Marching Contest back in October of 2016.
ARMANDO E. CUELLAR
DIRECTOR OF BANDS
"My name is Armando Cuellar, and I am proud to be the Weslaco East High School Director of Bands. I have been teaching for sixteen years, nine of those years with Weslaco East, and the last six years as the Director of Bands. I graduated from United South High School in Laredo, Texas. I attended West Texas A&M University, where I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and a Master of Arts with an emphasis in conducting. In the Fall of 2021, I earned my Principal Certification from Lamar University."
Email: aecuellar@wisd.us
Phone: 956-969-6994
2024
WILDCAT REGIMENT
HARLEQUIN
The Wildcat Regiment performed their 2022 field production entitled "By Any Other Name": inspired by a poem from William Shakespeare's well-known play, Romeo and Juliet. Bringing a significant message of self-discovery through the different stages of love and passion.
The Wildcat Regiment was under the field direction of Head Drum Major; Aysla Trevino, First Assistant Drum Major; Andrea Garcia, and Second Assistant Drum Major; Omar Garcia
Directors of the WEHS Wildcat Regiment are Armando Cuellar, Daniel Hilton, Jesus Gallegos, Victoria Garza, Rene Peynado, Olivia Martinez, Natalie Sanchez, and Laura Cedillo-Rivera. The Principal of Weslaco East High School is Dr. David Gamboa and their superintendent is Dr. Richard Rivera.
The Wildcat Regiment would like to thank the band boosters and Weslaco East HS administration for all their continued love and support. FEEL THE PRIDE!
Throughout the season, the Regiment competed at the 2023 5A San Benito Marching Festival was awarded 1st place; the 2023 Mercedes Queen City Marching Competition, and qualified for finals for an overall placement of 7th out of 9. The Wildcat Regiment attended the UIL 81st Annual Pigskin Jubilee and was awarded a straight Division 1 unanimous rating from judges, qualifying them to compete at the Area G 5A Marching Contest on Saturday, October 28th in La Joya ISD Stadium. The Wildcat Regiment strives to continue the TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE.
ANDREA GARCIA
ASSISTANT DRUM MAJOR | SENIOR | FLUTE
"The Wildcat Regiment has given me so many great memories and friendships that I'll never forget, and that means everything to me. Band has given me most of my friends and introduced me to experiences that I wouldn't have gotten elsewhere. It has turned me into who I am now and given me many opportunities to gain accomplishment. It has taught me so much, and without it, high school wouldn't have been as great as it has been. "
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