WVHS students heading to California band competition – Thu, 03 Apr 2014 PST

Tuesday evening, just before sunset, neighbors near West Valley High School were treated to their very ownparade.

The schools marching band and color guard were practicing their parade program. At first, some neighbors just peeked through their curtains. Then, they came out and sat on their porches while the band marched by. Toward the end, neighbors came out and shook band director Jim Loucks hand before calling out, Go WestValley!

It was the last practice before leaving for Disneyland on Wednesday. Students and parents have been raising funds to help offset the $1,100 each student needed

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Senior section leader Oryanna Weidner plays the mellophone with the West Valley band Tuesday evening during practice before the group left for California on Wednesday. The percussion ensemble, wind ensemble, color guard and jazz band will also perform at the WorldStrides Heritage Music Festival inAnaheim. (Full-size photo)(All photos)

Tuesday evening, just before sunset, neighbors near West Valley High School were treated to their very ownparade.

The schools marching band and color guard were practicing their parade program. At first, some neighbors just peeked through their curtains. Then, they came out and sat on their porches while the band marched by. Toward the end, neighbors came out and shook band director Jim Loucks hand before calling out, Go WestValley!

It was the last practice before leaving for Disneyland on Wednesday. Students and parents have been raising funds to help offset the $1,100 each student needed to pay to go on the trip. Loucks said they have participated in car washes, a craft fair, an auction, picking up garbage at Hoopfest, and have recycled clothing to help raisefunds.

There are 52 students taking the trip along with 12 parent volunteers. Loucks said some parents are traveling as followers, to support the students during theirperformances.

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