Band Competition at South Columbus

Savana Moore, Staff Writer
Oct 26, 2022

  • Seniors Hillori Adams and Karley Phillips practicing with their section

  • Junior Hannah Gibson practicing on the alto sax before competing

  • Trumpet section leaders Zayn Poulin and Nevin Seip messing with each other while practicing

  • Mrs. Pruitt leading the color guard in rehearsal before the performance

  • Color guard member Natalia smiles big while practicing before the competition

  • Guard member Rosie Negron rehearsing her parts before the performance

  • Danielle Butterworth gives the band a pep talk before going to compete

    Photo by Savana Moore

  • Seniors Zayn Poulin and Christian Hardy waiting for the performance to start

  • Marching Trojan Alumn Jacob Moore helps set up drum major’s stand

  • Drum Major Jessica Pena directing the band

  • Pride of West Brunswick Marching Trojans exiting the field of competition after performing

  • Marching Trojans in the middle of their performance

  • Band Director Jason Seip on the edge of his seat observing the performance

  • Awards entourage waiting patiently and with pride for awards to be announced

  • Drum Major, section leaders, and color guard captains stand in front of trophies at awards ceremony

  • Color guard members pose after awards

  • Marching Trojans rush to the field after awards to celebrate together

  • Junior Drake Benton hugging Allie Stevens and Hillori Adams

  • Ashley Dominguez and Jessica Pena celebrating their trophies together

  • Marching Trojans and friends take a celebratory selfie after awards

  • Senior and Alto Sax section leader Nevaeha Edwards poses amongst the crowd

  • Drum Major Jessica Pena celebrating her first place trophy with band

  • Marching Trojans waiting outside of field after performance

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On Saturday, October 22nd, the Pride of West Brunswick Marching Trojans competed at the South Columbus marching band competition. In spite of a few roadblocks along the way, the Marching Trojans put forth their best effort and gave a great performance. Going up against Overhills High School and E. A. Laney High School, Jessica Peña won first place drum major in the AAA division, Colorguard and drumline both won second-place trophies, the band won second place for the general effect category, and the Marching Trojans placed third overall in the AAA division.