Poland marching band alumni reunite

POLAND — A decades-long friendship.

A tradition passed down from parents to children.

A cross-country trip to reunite with old friends, and meet new ones.

All were spurred by the Poland Seminary High School Marching Band.

For the first time in decades – no one is quite sure how long – band alumni from all different eras got together to perform at tonight’s home football game. The event, which drew nearly 60 participants, was the first in what organizers hope will become an annual tradition.

For information about participating next year, send an email to pshsalumniband@gmail.com.

“Band was a huge part of my high-school experience, and now that I’m here teaching at a high school again, I see how things have changed,” said Julie Walsh, a band alumna who organized the event with her sister, Jennifer Downie. Walsh was in the PSHS band from 1992-95, and now is a teacher at the high school.

“I want this to continue to be a part of who we are and where we’re going. And it’s always nice to show our kids what this means,” she said.

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