On November 16, 2024, the members of the Lake Wales Highlander Band, led by band director Meagan Delacerda, participated in the Florida Marching Band State Championship, held in Palm Beach, FL.
After earning a spot in the state competition, and making superiors at MPA last weekend, Delacerda is demonstrating pride once again for their performance yesterday through a social media post:
“In July, our leadership got together and made goals for themselves: Make it to State. Get superiors. Today they made their goal. Marching out on that state field. They did it and did not get last place but 11th place in the state competition,” says Delacerda.
Now that the season has ended, she’s taking time to reflect on how the band has come.
“(The members of the band) work everyday to perfect their craft and it shows. They are constantly thinking of ways to get better and better…AND managed to entertain all of Lake Wales through this season. They have mixed dedication, heart and passion with hard work and you can see that.
“This show has made me push myself more than I ever have as a band director. These students have shown me what pouring into them looks like and the staff I get to work with everyday shows me how much love I am surrounded by.
“I’m sad to see this show go but I will cherish all of the memories we have made. Here’s to 2024 and the future of the Highlander band program!
Photo credit: Mr. Tommy Wunker
