At the December 9 Town Board meeting, Huntington Supervisor Frank P. Petrone recognized the Huntington High School Blue Devil Marching Band for winning the New York State Field Band Conference Championship and Governor’s Cup.
The victory, which came October 26 at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, capped an undefeated season for the 130-member marching band. The band also won titles at six regional competitions, performing its field show. “Firebird.”
Supervisor Petrone was joined by his Town Council colleagues in congratulating the band for its achievement. The Supervisor recognized co-directors Jason Giachetti and Brian Stellato and the student leaders: drum majors Megan Boyce, Connor McDonald and Kayla Eidle; field major Kyle Hansen; color guard captains Izzy Harman, Leah Butz and Jackie Bacik; drum captain Justin Edgar-McInerney; woodwind captain Savannah Richardson and brass captain Amy Schmelter.