SHS Band Brings Home First Place Trophy in Macon Marching Festival
Submitted by Leanna Bennett, President, Salisbury High School Music Boosters
Macon, Missouri, hosted its 7th Annual Macon City of Maples Marching Festival on Saturday, October 24th. The Salisbury Panther Pride Marching Band wrapped up their 2026 competition season by participating in the parade and field show contests.
The parade competition began with Class 1A at 9:00 AM. Salisbury stepped off at 9:36 AM, playing "La Pantera" multiple times as they marched the parade route. Nine schools participated in the Class 2A division of the parade competition. Salisbury opened the field show competition at 12:45 PM. Their performance included three songs by Michael Jackson, "Thriller," "Man in the Mirror," and "Beat It." The field show featured baton twirling by seniors, Alli Wales and Kendra Bertsch, and was directed by senior drum major, Stephen Thomson.
The awards ceremony took place at 4:30 PM. Salisbury was awarded first place in the Class 2A parade competition! Seniors Quinn Nugent, Stephen Thomson, Maddox Summers, Caiden Perkins, and Kendra Bertsch accepted the first place trophy on behalf of the band. The Panthers also received fifth place in the Class 2A field show competition. The Salisbury Panther Pride Band is directed by Mr. Micheal Williams. Mrs. Hannah Kite is the Assistant Band Director.
Photo Captions:
Seniors Quinn Nugent, Stephen Thomson, Maddox Summers, Caiden Perkins, and Kendra Bertsch accepted the trophy for first place in the Class 2A Parade competition.
Caption for Group Photo (from left to right):
Front Row (holding the banner): Seth Farnen and Jesse Nevels
Second Row: Caiden Perkins, Alli Wales, Leslie Strodtman, Kendra Bertsch, Stephen Thomson, Quinn Nugent, and Maddox Summers, and Juliana Lewis
Third Row: Amanda Fessler, Willa Heddesheimer, Luke Britt, Gracie Billue, Ava Kallmeyer, Bailey Weston, Vann Teeter, Jameson Schoo, and Ethan Sorensen
Back Row: Whesley Rexroat, Jasper Thomson, Jaxson Billue, and Brayden Bachtel
Submitted by Leanna Bennett, President, Salisbury High School Music Boosters
Macon, Missouri, hosted its 7th Annual Macon City of Maples Marching Festival on Saturday, October 24th. The Salisbury Panther Pride Marching Band wrapped up their 2026 competition season by participating in the parade and field show contests.
The parade competition began with Class 1A at 9:00 AM. Salisbury stepped off at 9:36 AM, playing "La Pantera" multiple times as they marched the parade route. Nine schools participated in the Class 2A division of the parade competition. Salisbury opened the field show competition at 12:45 PM. Their performance included three songs by Michael Jackson, "Thriller," "Man in the Mirror," and "Beat It." The field show featured baton twirling by seniors, Alli Wales and Kendra Bertsch, and was directed by senior drum major, Stephen Thomson.
The awards ceremony took place at 4:30 PM. Salisbury was awarded first place in the Class 2A parade competition! Seniors Quinn Nugent, Stephen Thomson, Maddox Summers, Caiden Perkins, and Kendra Bertsch accepted the first place trophy on behalf of the band. The Panthers also received fifth place in the Class 2A field show competition. The Salisbury Panther Pride Band is directed by Mr. Micheal Williams. Mrs. Hannah Kite is the Assistant Band Director.
Photo Captions:
Seniors Quinn Nugent, Stephen Thomson, Maddox Summers, Caiden Perkins, and Kendra Bertsch accepted the trophy for first place in the Class 2A Parade competition.
Caption for Group Photo (from left to right):
Front Row (holding the banner): Seth Farnen and Jesse Nevels
Second Row: Caiden Perkins, Alli Wales, Leslie Strodtman, Kendra Bertsch, Stephen Thomson, Quinn Nugent, and Maddox Summers, and Juliana Lewis
Third Row: Amanda Fessler, Willa Heddesheimer, Luke Britt, Gracie Billue, Ava Kallmeyer, Bailey Weston, Vann Teeter, Jameson Schoo, and Ethan Sorensen
Back Row: Whesley Rexroat, Jasper Thomson, Jaxson Billue, and Brayden Bachtel
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BTC Bank’s three pillars of commitment - Community, Youth, and Agriculture - are at the heart of their mission to give back. One way they do this is through the Mascot Debit Card program, where every time someone pays with a school-branded card, 7.5 cents per use is donated back to the featured school.
Thanks to the support of community members who chose Salisbury School District Mascot Debit Card, BTC Bank is presenting a donation of $2,708 to Salisbury Schools tonight. We’re grateful for BTC Bank’s continued investment in our youth and rural communities.
Thanks to the support of community members who chose Salisbury School District Mascot Debit Card, BTC Bank is presenting a donation of $2,708 to Salisbury Schools tonight. We’re grateful for BTC Bank’s continued investment in our youth and rural communities.
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Salisbury Band Takes 2nd, 3rd in CMU Band Day
The Salisbury High School Panther Pride Marching Band competed in the Central Methodist University Band Day on Saturday, October 3rd. They performed in the Class 2A Parade Competition at 9:25 AM, marching from Linn Memorial United Methodist Church, around the square, and ending back on campus at the intersection of Elm and Main Streets. Their parade song was "La Pantera" ("The Panther"). At 12:45 PM, they participated in the Class 2A Field Show Competition. Under the direction of Drum Major, Stephen Thomson, the band played two songs by Michael Jackson, "Thriller" and "Man In The Mirror." At 3:30 PM, Junior Lane Cruse, accepted two awards on behalf of the band. Salisbury was awarded 2nd place in the Class 2A Parade Competition and 3rd place in the Class 2A Field Show Competition. The Salisbury Panther Pride Marching Band is led by Director, Mr. Micheal Williams, and Assistant Director, Mrs. Hannah Kite.
Caption for Group Photo:
Pictured from left to right, are:
Front Row: Seth Farnen and Sawyer Boss
Row 2: Willa Heddesheimer, Kendra Bertsch, Stephen Thomson, Quinn Nugent, Jesse Nevels, Leslie Strodtman, Maddox Summers, Alli Wales, Jameson Schoo, and Juliana Lewis
Row 3: Luke Britt, Ethan Sorensen, Jasper Thomson, Gracie Billue, Bailey Weston, and Whesley Rexroat
Back Row: Ava Kallmeyer, Lane Cruse, Vann Teeter, Brayden Bachtel, and Jaxson Billue
The Salisbury High School Panther Pride Marching Band competed in the Central Methodist University Band Day on Saturday, October 3rd. They performed in the Class 2A Parade Competition at 9:25 AM, marching from Linn Memorial United Methodist Church, around the square, and ending back on campus at the intersection of Elm and Main Streets. Their parade song was "La Pantera" ("The Panther"). At 12:45 PM, they participated in the Class 2A Field Show Competition. Under the direction of Drum Major, Stephen Thomson, the band played two songs by Michael Jackson, "Thriller" and "Man In The Mirror." At 3:30 PM, Junior Lane Cruse, accepted two awards on behalf of the band. Salisbury was awarded 2nd place in the Class 2A Parade Competition and 3rd place in the Class 2A Field Show Competition. The Salisbury Panther Pride Marching Band is led by Director, Mr. Micheal Williams, and Assistant Director, Mrs. Hannah Kite.
Caption for Group Photo:
Pictured from left to right, are:
Front Row: Seth Farnen and Sawyer Boss
Row 2: Willa Heddesheimer, Kendra Bertsch, Stephen Thomson, Quinn Nugent, Jesse Nevels, Leslie Strodtman, Maddox Summers, Alli Wales, Jameson Schoo, and Juliana Lewis
Row 3: Luke Britt, Ethan Sorensen, Jasper Thomson, Gracie Billue, Bailey Weston, and Whesley Rexroat
Back Row: Ava Kallmeyer, Lane Cruse, Vann Teeter, Brayden Bachtel, and Jaxson Billue
