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 Let Them Eat Cake 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 to help our kids learn and grow both as musicians and young adults.

• The supportive RCHS Administration - with special thanks to Principal Andy Abner and Activities Director Ty Clark.

• Our tireless Uniform Crew, Food Crew, Pit Crew, and Ops & Props Crew - who planned, adjusted, and executed reliably all season. Huge kudos to everyone who worked hard and turned Mr. McLaine's dream of a 24-foot wide cake into reality!

• 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 2024 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!