The Polk County High School Cadets Marching Band competed in the 2011 Jaguar Classic last Saturday, Oct. 1, at Forestview High School in Gastonia, N.C.
They were awarded:
• First Place – Drum Major Class A
• First Place – Percussion Class A
• First Place – Auxillary Class A
• First Place – Music Class A
• First Place – Marching Class A
• First Place – General Effect Class A
• First Place Class A
The band is under the direction of Cindy Gilbert. Gilbert is assisted by Jill Bennett and Jody McCarn. The band’s show this year is entitled, “Viva Las Vegas.”
The band recently held a fish fry to raise funds for its activities.
“Community support is part of what makes marching band possible,” band officers said.
The band is planning another fish fry in the spring.
Contact Gilbert at Polk County High School if you have any questions about the band or upcoming fund raising events.