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October 27, 2021
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The Maconaquah Marching Braves pose on the field after being named ISSMA Scholastic B State Champions Photo by: Anginette Ankney
Maconaquah Marching Braves take top spot at competition
By Jeff Coleman
On Saturday October 23rd the Maconaquah Marching Braves went to Franklin Central High School to compete in the ISSMA Scholastic B State Finals. There were 13 other bands that were competing for the title of ISSMA Scholastic B State Champions. The Marching Braves were the 2nd group to preform. After their performance all they could do was wait for the next 12 groups to finish their performances. While they were waiting they were brought back to the buses where the band director, Mr James Byrn gathered them together and spoke with them and congratulated them on their performance. Several of the other staff spoke as well. The common statement to the group was no matter what the outcome, be proud of what they had accomplished. After all the groups finished their performances. All of the Drum Majors from each of the schools represented were called to line up on the track in order of performance in front of the spectators. As the placement order was beginning, all the groups in the stands were on their feet. The top 5 schools were announced beginning with the 5th place group; North Harrison High School, 4th place group; Indian Creek High School, 3rd place group; Heritage Hills High
When they arrived at the school, the first person School, 2nd place group; Washington High to welcome them back, cheering and waving, was School. It was then announced, the 2021 ISSMA Superintendent Dr. James M. Callane. As they Scholastic B State Champions are the Continued. on page 6 Maconaquah Marching Braves!! As soon as the announcement was made, the Marching Braves that were in the stands began their trademark chant: “Feet Together, Stomach In, Chest Out, Shoulders Back, Elbows Frozen, Chin Up, Eyes With Pride!!”. There were tears of joy flowing from the students, staff and parents alike. After all the groups were off the field. The Marching Braves were allowed to go back on to the field for photos and celebration. Before for they left the field for the final time they circled up with the 11 seniors in the middle and the rest of the group surrounding them. They once again, with the seniors leading, gave their trademark “Eyes With Pride” chant. The group then returned to the buses to get ready for their joyful ride home. When the buses got close to Bunker Hill. The Pipe Creek Fire Department met them on US 31 and escorted them back to the school going through Bunker Hill with lights and sirens blaring. The buses, trucks and fan cars followed sounding their horns all the way to the school. There were severLeft to right: Drum Major Haidyn Kendall, Band Director James Byrn, and Senior Lexie Sutherin al people that had come out to cheer for the new stand together with the State Champion Trophy State Champions as they went through town. Photo by: Jeff Coleman
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