Gratitude

They say it takes a village, and this is never more true than in marching band. All of our students, parents, instructors, administration, and volunteers have put in countless hours to ensure success beginning all the way back in July on that first day of band camp, and continuing week after week through every practice and performance. The final performance of Breathe Into Life was the culmination of everyone's hard work throughout the season. To everyone reading this - THANK YOU! We couldn't have done it without YOU and your support of our program.

Many thanks to:

• Mr. McLaine and his staff - Thank you for your vision and all the hard work throughout the season in helping our kids learn and grow both as musicians and young adults.

• The supportive RCHS Administration - especially Principal Andy Abner, and Activities Director Ty Clark.

• Our tireless Uniform Crew, Food Crew, Pit Crew, and Ops Crew, who planned, adjusted, and executed reliably all season. Special thanks to Ellen Stotler for always keeping our kids fed and happy, Brian and Krista Finney for ensuring pit crew is organized (and fun!), and Jon Meredith for going above and beyond in engineering the color changing banners and building our two new rolling stages.

• Our generous parent volunteers, concessions workers, donors, business sponsors, and cheering spectators!

• All of our photographers - parents, students, and staff - who captured and shared moments throughout the season.

• Annie DeBenedetto for creating a wonderful 2023 slide show, always a highlight at the banquet!

• Most importantly, thank you to all the hard-working students who strive for excellence, hold each other up, and finish the season stronger and better!