Starr's Mill High School Band Drum Majors Molly Wenske and Keegan Christensen are shown holding the Grand Champion trophy earned by the Panther Pride Marching Band at the 26th Annual Super Bowl of Sound Marching Band Festival and Contest held in Carrollton, GA on Oct. 4.  Starr's Mill competed against 21 bands from throughout Georgia and achieved Superior ratings in all categories judged.  In addition to being named Grand Champion Band, Starr's Mill won the Norman L. Padgett Award for the highest music score of the competition, the Best Woodwinds in Contest award and the highest score in Open Class competition.  The Color Guard took third place honors in Open Class competition. 

 After a short period of celebration, the band took to the practice field in preparation for their next competition.  On Oct. 11, the Panther Pride competed in the Marching Warrior Invitational sponsored by Gordon Central High School in Calhoun, Georgia.  The band was awarded their second Grand Champion trophy of the season along with 2nd place Drum Majors and Auxiliary in Open Class competition, 1st place Majorette in Open Class and Gold Division (AAA and Open Class bands) and 1st place band in Open Class and Gold Division.

 The band will travel to Jacksonville State University in Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 25 to compete against high school bands from throughout the south.  The Starr's Mill Band is directed by Mr. Scott King and assisted by Dr. Andrew Poor.  To follow the band's progress, go to www.smhsband.org. 

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