"Let's hear it for the Pioneer Marching Band" with Amanda Lucy
- Jonesboro High School for their Mid-South Marching Classic
- 1st Place Percussion: The band's percussion section demonstrated unparalleled precision and skill, clinching the top spot in their division.
- 1st Place Color Guard: The color guard, known for their captivating performances, wowed the judges and secured first place in their category.
- 2nd Place Drum Major: The band's drum major exhibited exceptional leadership and showmanship, earning a well-deserved second place.
- 1st Place in Class: The Pioneer High School Marching Band emerged as the champions in their class, showcasing their outstanding musical prowess and dedication to excellence.
- In addition to these remarkable accomplishments, the band's sax trio also shone brightly, with their outstanding soloist performance earning them praise and recognition.
- Band Director, Amanda Lucy, expressed her pride in the band's achievements, stating, "It's an incredible honor to work with such a dedicated group of talented musicians and performers. These awards are a testament to their hard work, passion, and commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of marching band. I couldn't be prouder of our them."
- Upcoming competitions:
- Oct 16th - Region Marching Assessment
- Paragould High School @ 5:45pm
- Oct 21st - Paragould McDonald's Marching Invitational
- Paragould High School @ 5:00 p.m.
- Oct 31st - State
- Mattress fundraiser
- Nov 4th
- Back gym at high school
- Mattresses, sheets, pillows
- Featuring Amanda Lucy, Band Director
- Hosted by Megan Renihan, Communications Coordinator
- Sponsored by Citizens Bank and White River Now
- The Pioneer Update is a recipient of NSPRA's Award of Excellence for Podcasting/Audio – https://bit.ly/3LLWXcr