Congratulations to the Wakeland HS Band.

On Saturday(October 24), the Band competed in the UIL Area B Marching Contest at Pennington Field in Hurst.   After an early-morning Prelims run, the Band advanced to Finals Competition, earning a place among the Top 10 of 23 bands performing.   

After a Finals run 12 hours later, the Band earned a slot at the UIL State Marching Contest, to be held at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.  

Congrats to all involved - this is such a huge milestone for our students. We are especially for all the great teachers who work with our students every day - encouraging them, motivating them, and inspiring them.