Blue Stars Alumnus Billy Silva (tenors: 04, 05, 06, 09) hasn't been sitting around since marching off the field finals night last August. Billy has been traveling the world helping others in some of the most disadvantaged areas on earth. Recently, he spent time rebuilding Haiti after the devastating earthquake destroyed the country's capital Port-au-Prince. Follow the jump to see video highlighting Billy's work in Haiti.

Andy Toppin, 21, was critically wounded while serving his country in Iraq. He received life-threatening injuries when an EFP (Explosively Formed Penetrator) struck his vehicle during a Military Police mission. Andy was quickly transported to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, and is being treated for severe burns to his arms and face. His legs suffered significant damage that required partial amputation to the right one.

The Blue Stars and Blue Stars Alumni Association has established the Andy and Ashley Toppin Recovery Fund to help Andy, Ashley and their unborn baby in this time of need. If you would like to make a donation to help this young family, please send a check as follows:

Are you a former marching member of the Blue Stars? If so, we want to hear from you! We're updating our alumni database and we need your help. If you're an alum of the corps, simply follow the link to update your contact information. As an incentive, we're giving all alumni who fill out the contact sheet a FREE alumni pin. No cost, no shipping, no strings. Get yours today and dig out your contacts to tell your old seat partner about the offer.

The Blue Stars are excited to announce its first-ever DVD product: Through the Years, Volume 2. This is a must-have item for Blue Stars fans and alumni. See and hear the corps during the DCI finalist years of the 1970s.

This item can be ordered from our online store or with this Mail-In Order Form.

Through the Years Volume 2 Trailer (Quicktime Media Player Required)

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The Ken Dissmore scholarship was established to memorialize the life of former Blue Stars member Ken Dissmore, who passed away in 2002. This year will mark the third season in which the fund has supported Blue Stars members in financial need by paying a portion of their membership dues.

My name is Brian Stahlkopf and I am an alumnus of the Blue Stars who marched from 1979-81. After being away from drum corps for several years and hearing the corps was in need of assistance, I agreed to spend a portion of my summer vacation going on the road with the corps from July 3-13. My volunteer duties primarily consisted of assisting the head cook provide the corps with 3 meals and a snack a day. The experience was challenging, insightful, rewarding and brought back many memories of what it means to be a Blue Star....link to the rest of the story