BHS Hosts Honors Band

On December 8th and 9th, 100 students from 18 districts came to BHS to participate in the WCMEA Senior High County Honors Band. Each year, a district takes a turn at hosting this event. Burrell held this special event because Mr. Pagnotta volunteered to host it two years ago, and this year, he finally got accepted. This year's guest conductor was Chris Marra, who Mr. Pagnotta commented, did an amazing job. Marra is a Burrell alumni, who graduated in 2001. One hundred students from around Westmoreland County participated. Mr. Pagnotta commented, "There's a lot of stress that builds up to the event, but when it's all happening, I just sit back and watch everything unfold."  Students who participate are selected by their directors, who select them by the order their applications were submitted. 

BHS Student Participants:

Olivia Cedar

Danika Krajci

Nate Krajci

Leah Leslie

Emily Marchlewski

Gabe Manchini

Alex Platt

Maddy Torrell

Writing Contributor: Kwade Kirchartz and Colton Fenoglitto

Photo Contributors: Jaxon Logut, Gabe Ziccarelli, Caden Canfield, Macky Bennis