Two years ago the sessions averaged 8-12 players. This fall we averaged no less than 20 guys per session. The enthusiasm for the game is constantly growing. I see kids with sticks all the time.

I'm really excited. A lot of our older players were here. I felt like the old guys were back and we played our old style.

It was actually a very hard-fought game. Slowly but surely, we pulled away. We played better, and I think they tired.

It's a very interesting situation. We have definitely added a lot of numbers to the team.

Area band directors got together 46 years ago to form a festival situation that would permit more of our players to participate in a festival environment than a district band permits. This event involves six schools, where as districts involves 43 schools.

No one ever wore the title of 'senator' better and used it less.