Union High School took the top honor for bands at Saturday’s Starlight Parade, winning the sweepstakes award.
Skyview, Mountain View and Hockinson bands also won awards.
“Anytime you get recognized for excellence, that’s a good thing,” said Lewis Norfleet, Union’s band director. He’s been director for four years, since the school opened.
“I think we marched 210 in the band including the dance team,” Norfleet said. The band played “Midway March” by John Williams and “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga.
“Pretty extreme opposites, but that’s the fun of the Starlight Parade,” Norfleet said. “I really love the parade. It’s really a fun crowd.