By Olivia Stanton
The Pride of Malakoff High School Band has definitely outdone themselves this year.
During their marching season, the band made a 1st division at every competition they attended. This landed them in the finals at the Area Competition. Out of about 20 bands, Malakoff came in 9th.
Unfortunately, they were unable to march again to compete for a spot at State because of thunderstorms. Nevertheless, they along with their band directors, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Dandridge, and Mr. Belew, are very proud of their accomplishments.
“I couldn’t be happier for them. They did so well and there is nothing I would ask for them to do better,” Mr. Bentley said.
During concert season, the band made straight 1s on stage and in sight-reading. Because of the band and directors’ dedication and time spent working on their music, they earned the highest award – the Class A Sweepstakes trophy.
The band will also be obtaining well-deserved, new uniforms for the 2014-2015 year. The uniforms will be custom made and they are all very thrilled about the new look. However, the uniforms are not just wanted, they are needed. The band will be gaining about 52 students next year and only losing seven. There are just not enough of their current uniforms to go around, but nobody is complaining about getting new ones.
Everyone is starting to notice a change in the Malakoff High School band, and it is definitely for the better. If they keep this up, they are sure to be the best band in the district.
((Olivia Stanton is a student at Malakoff High School.)