Mrs. Allison-Rivera is so thankful for the many people who have poured into her over the years. She would not be where she is without them. She would especially like the thank:

Steve Myers, Anna Saenz and Tim Shuster

You make me look so much smarter than I actually am. I am so blessed and honored to work with you at CRMS, and even luckier to call you friends. You make every day a great day.

Tristan Rivera

For six years, you poured so much of yourself into the CRMS Band Program. We are who we are largely because of you, and we are endlessly grateful. You will always be a shark.

Cheryl and Dick Floyd

Cheryl, you have become not only my greatest mentor but one of my truest friends and greatest confidants. You have poured so much of yourself into our band program. You and Dick did so much for us this semester, and I love that everything is better when the two of you come into our band hall.

Jarret Lipman, Katie VanDoren, Mike Howard, and Jeremy Spicer

How is it possible to have so much greatness walk through the doors of Vandegrift? I feel so lucky to have sent kids through your programs, and even luckier to call each of you a friend. 

Jessica Gonzales

You are truly my sister and my greatest friend. You make me a better person and teacher every time I am around you. I love you.

All the Female Directors I Have Learned From

Thank you for showing me that it’s possible to be a strong woman in charge and to believe in myself. You opened a door for the rest of us to walk through, and slowly but surely, we are making our mark on the band world. Cheryl, Cindy(s), Susan(s), Melodianne, Jolette, Jessica, Darcy, Britni, Liz, Andrea, Amanda(s), Kim(s), Katie, Kat, Jenna, Kristen, Alanna, Mary Ellen, and so many others.

Our Parents and Families
You have loved us our entire lives and supported us to choose our paths. Thank you for believing in us!

Bert, Jen, Sarah, Drew, and Apollo
Thank you for all the love and support you give us! You mean the world to us! And Apollo, we love having a band kid in our band hall!!!!