Po-Hi Big Blue Band earns top honors

Pictured from left are Maegan Millett (Drum Major), Daxton Scott (Drum Major), Drew Markle (Drum Major), Evan Smith (Drum Captain), Braley Warnecke (Flag Captain), and Amberlynn Kelly (Flag Captain).

Congratulations to the Po-Hi Big Blue Band for earning Grand Champion at the 88^th annual Arkalalah Marching Festival in Arkansas City, Kansas. The Band was awarded a Superior (1) rating in the parade, a Superior rating (1) in the field competition, 1^st Place in the Parade, 1^st Place in Class in the Field Competition, Outstanding Percussion Section, and 1^st Place in the Field Competition.

Fifteen bands participated from Classes 2A through 6A. Ponca City was the only Oklahoma band in the competition.

Po-Hi Band Director David Christy said, “The band has worked very hard and their efforts paid off at the Festival. Thanks to all staff and parents who were in attendance and helped. It is gratifying to know that our students have such outstanding support from parents, patrons, and administration.”