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The Marching band performance time was 5:30 pm. The band competed in Tournament of Bands group 1 at Washington Twp HS.
The band went against eight other bands and scored a 70.6, taking second place to Shawnee HS who scored a 72.5. The band's show theme was called Coloring Book and featured the songs “Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin, “99 Red Balloons,” “Yellow" by Coldplay, and the Muppets’ “Rainbow Connection.”
PMHS Marching Band takes 2nd in their 1st competition
By Marc C., Ben H. and Victoria V.
Sept. 25, 2025
On Saturday, Sept. 20, our PMHS Marching Band went out to a competition in Washington Township, and came back in second place out of eight other competitors within the first division.
Katelan Quinones, trumpet player in the PMHS Marching Band, said, “I feel like we could do better, but so far, It’s been really good.”
Marching Band conductor Gabby Marandola said, “I thought it went really well. The marching band has worked really hard this season so far and we can only get better.”
PMHS Marching Band got second place in their first competition
By Lucas D.
Sept. 25, 2025
The PMHS Marching Band gave an outstanding performance at Washington Township on Sept. 20 and got 2nd place out of nine bands. It’s been three years since they won something like this.
A lot of parents and students were surprised by this achievement
Caleb Johnson, junior, said, “I think second place for our first competition of the season is impressive…I would have loved to get first, but second was pretty good.”
Even though a lot of the parents and the band thought they did well, they still think they can do better.
Freshman Allison Turner said, “I think that even though Pennsville didn’t have a full show, it was still a really good run through of our show. But we need to keep working because the other people [bands] are going to catch up if we don’t.”
We just have to wait until next week's competition on Oct. 4.
McFarland greenlights parking spot murals
By Nicholas F.
Sept. 25, 2025
For years the school administration has shot down requests for parking spot murals, but this year after the back-to-school orientation, Matthew McFarland, PMHS principal, announced it was now OK to do so.
Leading the senior class, Payton Cook convinced him with a presentation over the summer, which marked a new precedent that students could influence policy with effort.
“I have seen it done at tons of other schools and I really thought it would be a great addition to Pennsville! Plus, all of the seniors had an interest in it!” said Cook after inquiry.
McFarland said, “She continued to remind me of the good things that it would do and I have been pleasantly surprised. I'm really excited about how they turned out.”
While other schools have maintained their stance, a new but small part of Pennsville has been added with murals drawn into our school's parking lot.
PMHS Homecoming on new gym floor
By Hannah C., Brooklyn G. and Peyton P.
Sept. 25, 2025
On Oct. 10, PMHS is having a school dance to celebrate the coming back to school for the 25-26 school year. Homecoming is a school dance for teens to dress up, dance all night and to have a blast. Some guys end up asking a girl out with a poster and sometimes gifts, but some go and enjoy the time with their friends.
Freshman Riley Toomey said, “I think it’s a great opportunity to make friends, but it is hard to find a date.”
Junior Yariliz Clemente Brito said, “I think it’s a cute event, but it gets really boring after 10 minutes.”
Senior Emma Hankin said, “I am sad it's my last Homecoming, but excited to get groovy on the dance floor.”
Freshman Nathan Farmer said, “I am excited for homecoming, because I have a date.”
PMHS homecoming is coming up pretty soon and everyone is starting to get ready!
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