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Hicksville Honors Undefeated Marching Band
It is the second year in a row the band has taken home the championship in competitions.
HICKSVILLE, NY — The Hicksville High School marching band was recognized at the Jan. 18 Board of Education meeting for its undefeated 2022 competitive season.
The students spent their weekends during September and October competing locally. In November, they finished the season in Syracuse participating in the New York State Field Band Championships, placing first in the Large School II Division.
This year's show, entitled "Color My World," was written entirely by Hicksville staff members.
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The champions were welcomed home by Hicksville Superintendent Marianne Litzman, members of the board of education, the school community, with a special escort from the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department.
This was the second year the marching band was named New York State Field Band Champions. The Hicksville Marching Band made New York State Field Band history for being the first Large School Division school to take home the championship Governor's Cup consecutively for two different divisions.
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