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Rain couldn't dampen Boardman Band Night
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .Spartan Marching Band members performed their entire Band Night Show in the rain Sept. 11. The 265-member band played 11 musical selections.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .The Boardman Spartan Marching Band flagline members were challenged to twirl wet flags during their band night Sept. 11.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .Though they were drenched, the Spartan Sweethearts managed to keep a simle on their faces throughout the marching band's entire performance.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .Boardman's Bridget Hill (left) and Megan Howard managed to twirl wet ribbons during the Band Night Show Sept. 11. The Spartan Marching Band performed their show in the rain.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .As rain fell around them, band members Mike Mazzoli (left) Matt Melito, didn't have to try hard to imagine themselves caught in a storm at sea as the band played, "Across the Sea."
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem .Despite the inclement weather, Spartan Marching Band fans filled Spartan Stadium to watch the show Sept. 11.
A rain cloud covered band members as they performed at their annual Band Night Show.
The Boardman Spartan Marching Band, comprised of 265 members, performed on Spartan Stadium’s saturated football field Saturday. Spartans fans watched from underneath umbrellas and hoods as the band performed 11 musical selections.
Band director Thomas Ruggieri said that though the band was down 10 members compared to last year’s, he is pleased with the new band.
“There is an indescribable energy permeating from the band this year and everyone is embracing the hard work and preparing for a great marching season,” he said.
Inclement weather conditions did not stop the marching band from putting on a good show. Boardman resident Jayne Evans attended the Band Night Show to see her daughter, Erika, on the field. Despite the wet bleachers, she was satisfied with the band’s performance.
“The rain was a drag, but it still was an awesome show,” Evans said.