Drum majors accept awards for the Champion Band at the Harlandale Marching Contest on Oct. 11. Pictured are Jude Valenzuela, Rebecca Archer and Ben Ryan. Photo courtesy of Ann Roache

Special to the View

Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School Band garnered top honors recently in two separate marching contests held in San Antonio.

The Roosevelt Roughrider Marching Contest was the first marching competition that the Charger band competed in since the school opened in August. The band performed at Blossom Stadium and took home two first-place awards in the Division 4A class: Best Drum Majors and First Place Band (4A).

Later that afternoon, the band traveled to Memorial Stadium to compete in the Harlandale Marching Contest. They received “Outstanding” in every single 4A category: drum majors, guard, brass, woodwinds, and drumline.

The Charger band is under the direction of Kevin Arnott, director of bands. Sal Mauricio and Andy Phillips are assistant directors. Percussion is assisted by Joe Garcia. Drum majors are Rebecca Archer, Jude Valenzuela and Ben Ryan. The color guard is under the direction of Shary Arnott.