Pictured is the Gator Marching Band with director Brad Stewart, assistant director, J.T Madison and Band Front Advisor Sarah Lindsay. Members of the band include Nikhita Furman on flute; Raelin Meacham, Leila Stuckey, Ella Amell, Svea Ayers on Clarinet; Lillianne Reed and Patrick Johnson on Alto Sax; Jonah McKiernan on Tenor Sax; Madison Fillhart, Savannah Hart, Alayna Palmer, Brody O’Rourke, Dana Clark and Corbin Watson on Trumpet; Aidan Clark and Ayron Burm on Trombone; Delaney Stromberg on Tuba; Lily Madison, Carter Chase, Derrick Xaros, Trace Kazimer, Owen Kisler, Trystian Dahlke and Josey Reed on Percussion; Lily O’Rourke, Bailey Lloyd, Jersey Gamet, Taylor Carpenter, Devan Carpenter, Shaylee Carpenter, Mallory Johnson, Avery Burford, McKenna Taylor, Akira Ayers and Madison Dinch, Color Guard. Drum Majors are Lily Madison and Raelin Meacham.
The Port Allegany High School Gator Marching Band participated in the 44th Annual Autumn Classic High School Band Competition held Saturday night at Parkway Field. in Bradford. Pre-show entertainment included 7 Wordz, Gut Shovel,and SDC Superstars from Starlight Dance Connection. The opening ceremony featured the BAHS Chorale. Participating bands included Coudersort, Otto-Eldred, Girard, Cochranton, Cameron County, Bradford and Port Allegany.
After the bands performed, there was a performance of Studio B Queen B’s followed by the award presentation. Taking first place was Cochranton High School followed by Gerard High School, Otto-Eldred, Port Allegany and Coudersport.