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1Steve “Honoré de” Bosak

Steve “Honoré de” Bosak

Mar 1, 2021

​Steve always wanted to be a rock n’ roll star but he didn’t like having to pay for the damages after the band trashed hotel rooms. He found his joy ​​singing a cappella at Colgate University and is happy he can now harmonize with the Aug8s. He pays the bills now by helping organizations innovate […]

2Fred “you make me feel so” Young

Fred “you make me feel so” Young

Feb 27, 2021

Fred has been singing in public since fourth grade. Sometimes, he’s even been invited to.

3Mike “Let’s Start a” Wyatt

Mike “Let’s Start a” Wyatt

Nov 21, 2018

Mike, an attorney with a firm in Washington DC, actually lives in a remote Virginia suburb (where a moat and high fence protect him from Maryland liberals).

4John “Rhyming” Symington

John “Rhyming” Symington

Nov 21, 2018

John is an infectious disease specialist and president of the Augmented 8. Happily his professional expertise and A8 responsibilities have overlapped on few (albeit memorable) occasions.

5Bill “Putting the Nut in” Nussbaum

Bill “Putting the Nut in” Nussbaum

Nov 21, 2018

Although he chose not to pursue a career as a basketball sportscaster, Bill satisfies his passion for “court side action” as a litigator in Washington DC. He is also the treasurer of the Augmented 8.

6Peter “Ready” Mucchetti

Peter “Ready” Mucchetti

Nov 21, 2018

An attorney in Washington, Peter is also an accomplished pianist who enjoys playing duets with his wife (an accomplisheder pianist).

7Paul “Under Lock and” Kraske

Paul “Under Lock and” Kraske

Nov 21, 2018

Paul is a lawyer and proud to be the Augmented 8 Sergeant-at-Arms (whatever that is).

8Josh “Milk? No but” Gotbaum

Josh “Milk? No but” Gotbaum

Nov 21, 2018

After running an airline, a charity, finance deals, & government offices, Josh may now decide what he’ll do when he grows up. We’re hoping he finally learns to read music instead.

9Bill “Musically In-” Cline

Bill “Musically In-” Cline

Nov 21, 2018

Bill is an economist and also the immensely talented music director of the Augmented 8. He took over from the previous music director of the Augmented 8 during the time of Charlemagne, and has recently divided responsibilities with co-director Tom Bulleit.

10Tom “#1 With A” Bulleit

Tom “#1 With A” Bulleit

Nov 21, 2018

Instead of following his family into the lucrative bourbon business, Tom chose a career in a cappella singing. He has been the group’s co-director since 2018.  As a hobby, Tom practices health care law in Washington DC.

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