09/23/2026
A Perfect Day for a Dead Man's Party! ππ
The weather was gloomy, overcast, and downright graveyard-appropriate this past Saturday β which means the conditions were absolutely dead on for "Dead Man's Party"!
The band delivered a killer performance in Class AA, taking home 1st Place! But the skeletons weren't done rising yet β we also snagged Outstanding Percussion and Outstanding Horn Line and Field Sweepstakes (which is awarded to the overall highest field marching score). π₯πΊ The Grim Reaper may try to keep everyone in line, but clearly, our players refused to be buried.
And the awards didn't stop there! We were honored to receive the Herb Streitz Spirit Award, given to the band that best exhibits pride, spirit, enthusiasm, friendliness, and unity. Turns out our graveyard residents are a ghoulishly good time to be around β and the judges could feel the spirit! π»β¨
A heartfelt THANK YOU to the staff, families, and volunteers who braved the gloom to cheer us on in the stands and help with props and instruments. You brought the party to life!
The party continues this Friday at the Homecoming Halftime Show! Come out and celebrate with us at RCTC field on Friday, September 25 β it's going to be a grave affair you won't want to miss! β°οΈπΆ