NHS Marching Chargers Takes 1st Place in 3-A Class in Danville

The Marching Chargers kicked off their competition season in Danville, Va. on Saturday by placing 1st in the 3-A Class in the Dixie Classic at George Washington High School.  Mr. Cottrell had the following comments regarding the Marching Charger performance.

I was very thankful that we got the chance to march due to the weather that could have been a problem. The students needed the chance to show what they have been working on so diligently over the past couple of weeks. I felt that musically speaking they were right where we need to be at this stage in the game and that the excellent rating fit the performance that they gave on Saturday evening. We do have some issues in our feet that need to be addressed but all in all I am happy with their showing! I felt that the guard and percussion had a strong run on Saturday and especially the guard has shown wonderful resolve with all of the drill issues that have occurred in this particular show.

I would like to thank all of the band parents who once again make competitions like this possible for the kids. You truly were the best pit crew of the day!!!

Congratulations to Mr. Cottrell and his staff and of course, the students, for putting on a great show. 

We would also like to give a special congratulations to Victoria Castor and the "Pit Crew" for winning the award for "Best Pit Crew" at the event. They beat out 16 other bands to bring this award home. Great job "Pit".

Please plan on attending the next competition to be held on Oct. 9TH at Bluestone High School located in Skipwith, Va. 

If would like to view this past Saturday's competition, please follow the link to you tube that is below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oORbb2dUFrk&feature=share

NHS MARCHING CHARGER COMPETITION SCHEDULE FOR 2011

Please mark your calendars for the following dates!!

Sept- 24th- Dixie Classic- George Washington High School- Danville, Va.

Oct. 8th- Bluestone Baron Invitational- Bluestone High School- Skipwith, Va.

Oct. 22nd- Viking Classic- Union Pines High School- Cameron, NC

Oct- 29th- Brick Capitol Classic- Lee County High School- Sanford, NC

Nov- 5th- Battle of the Bands- Providence Grove High School, Climax, NC

In addition, our Marching Charger Band will be playing their show music on Saturday Oct. 15th at the McDonalds in Pittsboro. A portion of the profits for all sales at McDonalds will be donated to the NHS Band. The exact time to be announced, however, it will be around noon. Please plan on eating at McDonalds in Pittsboro for lunch on Oct. 15th. The longer the line to be served, the more money our band will receive. Thank you to McDonalds for allowing us to play and for contributing to our financial need. Additional donations may be made directly to Northwood High School Band program during the event. If you have questions, feel free to direct them toward any officer or Jerry Richardson, fundraising chair.

Thank you,

Richardson

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NHS MARCHING BAND RECOGNIZES 16 SENIORS ON SEPT. 9TH HOME FOOTBALL GAME

Our "Marching Charger" band honored the 16 members who are seniors for the 2011 season. Each student was introduced before the football game. We want to take time to congratulate them and their families for all their accomplishments as a NHS Marching  Charger. We look forward to their leadership this season and want them to know they will be missed when they graduate. Congratulations again to each of you.

Richardson

(Not Pictured) Joe Akridge. To be added when I can get photo.