The Mount Pleasant High School Marching Band had a very successful Saturday at two competitions in Marion. In the morning at Linn-Mar High School they placed third in a very competitive class 3A and received a caption award for Best Color Guard. In the evening the Panther Marching Band competed at Marion High School and won every award possible, taking top honors in 3A and winning caption awards for Best Color Guard, Best Winds, Best Drumline and Best Drum Majors. The evening was highlighted by Mount Pleasant winning the honor of Best Band in all classes.
Next up for Mount Pleasant will be traveling to Mark Twain High School in Center, Missouri October 1 for a contest that will include parade, indoor drumline and color guard competitions plus the usual field show competition.