The band keeps marching Photo memories

RUTH (SHEARER) EDDY Lewistown Area High School Class of 1980

If I close my eyes, I can still hear the cadence of the drums, the alma mater and many of the songs my high school band performed. Being a twirler in the band was a big part of high school for me. From practicing to performing to riding on the bus, the members, well over 100 strong, of the Lewistown band spent many hours together. While I was in high school, we traveled to Holland Michigan, Atlantic City, and Virginia Beach.

I have so many memories of pep rallies and parades, of Friday night football games and Saturday night competitions. One of my favorite parts was marching from the high school down the alley to Mitchell feld anticipating the lights we would encounter as we entered the gate of the stadium and marching down the hill. All while the smell of french fries and hot chocolate flled the air.

Some of the memories grow sweeter as the years go by. I am sure I have forgotten some of the events that happened, but if I close my eyes, I can still run through some of the routines in my head… as our alma mater went, ”Here’s to you dear Lewistown. Here’s to her blue and white…Long may thy great name stand, all through the many years… We will honor thee.”