Marching Band
The marching band program at West is directed by Garrett Griffin. The band has performed in many local, regional and national events including the Bands of America Grand Nationals many times. In 2007 the marching band placed 15 of approximately 90 other competing bands from across the country. The band was also chosen to represent the state by marching in the 2005 Inaugural Parade honoring President George W. Bush. In November 2008 the band also participated in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade where they were the first to use props.This 2012-2013 school year, the band has been invited by the Lord Mayer herself and the director of the whole shindig to perform in London's New Years Day parade.
The WJHS marching band is an academic/ extra curricular course offered at the high school and is available in the fall semester. The program's motto states that "With hard work and dedication, anything is possible".
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