The Goin’ Band from Jim Bowie Land earns Div. I, advances to state

STATE BOUND! The MHS marching band performs at the regional contest Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at San Angelo Stadium. Their performance earned them div. 1 ratings and a fourth consecutive trip to the state marching contest to be held on Tuesday, November 3. Myghan Meadow, photo.
STATE BOUND! The MHS marching band performs at the regional contest Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at San Angelo Stadium. Their performance earned them div. 1 ratings and a fourth consecutive trip to the state marching contest to be held on Tuesday, November 3. Myghan Meadow, photo.

The marching band is headed back to state! After earning Division I ratings at the UIL Regional Marching Contest on Saturday in San Angelo, our local students will advance to the state marching contest on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

This achievement continues an impressive run for the Menard band program. Director Rebekah Cook marks her fourth consecutive trip to state with Men…