News : VSHS Band winds up remarkable season

The VSHS Marching Band ended its season at Mid-Iowa Championships. Photos courtesy Jan Andressen.

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Marching Band has completed another very successful season.

The band achieved its best overall finish in school history at the Cedar Rapids Prairie Marching Invitational, 4thplace.

The band also received its 14thDivision I rating in school history by earning its 5thstraight Division I rating at State Marching Festival.

In addition, the band performed at the 5 Seasons Marching Invitational and most recently at Ankeny (see photos) at the Mid-Iowa Band Championships.

Band Director Mr. Karl Smith stated, “This was a very successful marching season and the band did a great job. The successes achieved would not have been possible with out the support of our band parents, community, alumni, and staff. Congratulations to all of the V-S band students and parents on a great season!”