While most FHC students were on vacation or sleeping in, the Francis Howell Central Spartan Regiment was hard at work. The band had four performances over the course of only two days which consisted of a football game, the Bands of America Super Regionals, and the Mizzou Champions of Champions Prelims and Finals. Through hard work and sweat, the band pushed through all of their performances over the two day period.

On Friday, Oct. 18, the band performed at the Bands of America at the Dome at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. Their fellow performers consisted of 65-70 other bands from across the Midwest. Despite the intimidation, many band members feel as though the performance went very well. Junior Marissa Seguinot explains her opinion on the Spartan Regiment’s performance.

“I honestly think that that performance was really solid,” Seguinot said. “It was one of my favorites so far and everyone I talked to about it felt that it was pretty good.” 

After the performance, the band returned back to school and performed at the senior night football game. Still overjoyed as a result of their previous performance, the band felt pride and accomplishment at the game even though they had to say goodbye to their seniors. 

“It was bittersweet because my four closest friends are seniors and that meant it was the last football game I’ll ever perform with them, but it was also fun while it lasted,” Junior Alex Done said. 

          The next day, Saturday, Oct. 19, the Spartan Regiment competed at Mizzou against 20 other bands. Despite not placing in their class during prelims, the band was one of eight selected to perform again in the finals.