SPFHS Marching Bands Takes Second Place USBands National Competition
The SPFHS Raiders Marching Band took second place at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 11.
On Nov. 11 the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Marching Band took second place at the USBands National Competition held at MetLife stadium. The band received an overall score of 95.8, gaining them second place in Group 6A. The SPFHS Marching Band also won the caption award for Best Effect. First place was achieved by New Providence High School, who the SPFHS drum majors noted are tough competition. The USBands win is not the first achievement for the Marching Band, who also won the Yamaha Cup on Oct. 13. The Raiders' overall score was a 83.125 and they also won the caption awards for Best Music, Best Color Guard and Best Overall Effect. Drum majors, Danielle Karacsony, Ben Oster and Panyotis Dimopoulos were proud of the band's …
Gene Reynolds
10:45 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Great job by the marching band and color guard, especially after the school shut down due to Sandy. They displayed excellent sportsmanship. I am proud of all of the kids and especially my own daughter. more ›