Harrison Central Marching Band invited to perform at National Independence Parade
The past year has been difficult for students across the globe, including those in after school programs such as sports, theater, and band.
Through all the ups and downs of the pandemic, the Harrison Central Marching Band was able to secure an opportunity of a lifetime.
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After a 16-year drought, the Harrison Central band will be returning to the national stage at the nation’s capital in the summer of 2022.
With the help of Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, who nominated the Red Rebels to perform in the National Independence Day Parade and video submission, the HCHS marching band secured its spot in the celebration and gained national recognition. Band Director Dell Trotter said, “The fact that the band program itself is garnering a reputation in the community– this has always been a band community. I graduated from Harrison Central High School, so this has always been a band commu