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Mineola's HS Marching Band Wins New York State Title In Division
The Mineola Mustangs became state champions in the small school category for the first time in the school's history on Sunday in Syracuse.
MINEOLA, NY — For the first time in Mineola High School history, the Mineola Mustangs marching band took the number one spot in New York State.
On Sunday, in Syracuse, the band won the small schools division.
Band director Christopher Toomey congratulated his team:
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"Overwhelming pride and love for this community and program. I am so blessed for the opportunity to make lifelong memories with these students," he wrote.
Overwhelming pride and love for this community and program. For the first time in @mineolahs history, presenting the @NYSFieldBand SS1 Champions! To the Mineola community - THANK YOU. I am so blessed for the opportunity to make lifelong memories with these students. #MineolaProud pic.twitter.com/Fa0RcestEJ
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