a huge
success
After the clouds parted, the momentum continued to grow as the Trojan Band's first year hosting a marching competition went off virtually without a hitch. Whitewater High School is the very first school to earn possession of the traveling Grand Champion trophy, the Legacy Sword Trophy, although all other bands in the competition proved to be worthy competitors for the award as well.
CHS Band Director Chris Carr said he couldn't be more pleased with the results.
"First, we want to congratulate all of the students, staff, boosters, and supporters of Whitewater High School Band for their remarkable achievements at the Legacy of Champions Marching Band Competition," said Carr. "We also would like to say a big thank you to all of the Carrollton community for your overwhelming encouragement and support. Also, thank you to the herculean efforts of our event staff and volunteers. Plans are already under way for next year's event as we look forward to continuing the legacy!"
The event featured performances by 15 local and regional bands, including exhibition performances by Valdosta State University and the University of West Georgia, both programs which performed separately and then together, a special thing to see since the two schools are huge rivals and had just performed earlier that day at an important football conference game (UWG won).
CHS Principal Dr. Mark Albertus was well pleased with the inaugural event.
"I have received a lot of positive feedback about the competition," he said. "It is a testimony to the hard work of Mr. Carr, his staff, our band and the incredible band booster club. This is just one example of our band program on the rise."
Click the video link above to see a sampling of the band performances.
