2008.11.17
"Pride of Salem" take the gold in Baltimore
The Salem High School Marching Band concluded their 2008 competitive marching season by earning 1st place honors in USSBA Group VI Division at the USSBA 20th Anniversary Celebration held at the home of the Baltimore Ravens - M & T Bank Stadium - on Sunday, November 9.
Winning Best Guard, Best Percussion, Best Visual, Best Music and Best Effect, the band earned their highest score of the season - 92.20 in capturing the Gold Medal. In the Overall Competition, the band placed 7th out of 32 bands competing.
The band continues to support the Salem Spartans on their quest for another State Championship, and will participate in the Vinton Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 4, and the Salem Christmas Parade on Friday, December 5. On Saturday, December 13 the band will host the VBODA District VI High School All-District Band auditions with over 45 schools participating. They conclude their marching season with their annual performance at the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl - the NCAA Division III National Football Championship game held at Salem Stadium.
They wish to thank their many supporters, including the Salem Band Boosters, their parents, Faculty and Staff of Salem High School and the City of Salem.
Submitted by Jim Paxton, SHS Band Director
OTHER RECENT SALEM COVERAGE
* Nov. 15: Photos from the Salem-Bassett playoff game
* Nov. 15: 181 fan photos from the Salem-Bassett playoff game
* Nov. 14: Photos from Salem volleyball's state semi-final game vs. Hidden Valley
* Nov. 14: Salem High School Latin teacher wins recognition
* Nov. 11: Webcast looks back at Salem-Pulaski football game
* Nov. 8: Photos from Salem-Pulaski football game
* Oct. 31: Photos from Salem junior varsity vs. Cave Spring
* Oct. 31: NovaNet benefits Salem High students.
* Oct. 27: Photos of Salem cheerleaders in competition
* Oct. 27: Salem culinary arts students make apple butter
* Oct. 24: Photos of Salem junior varsity football vs. Hidden Valley
* Oct. 21: Photos from Salem's homecoming dance
* Oct. 20: Photo from Salem homecoming game
* Oct. 18: 253 photos from the Salem homecoming dance
* Oct. 18: More photos from the homecoming parade
* Oct. 18: Photos of the homecoming parade and court
* Oct. 18: 244 fan photos from the game.
* Photos of Salem fall sports teams
