The Mount Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band has advanced to the Area Competition after receiving all 1’s (the highest score possible) at the UIL Region 4 Marching Contest on October 15 at Sam Parker Field. The Area competition will be held in Mesquite on Saturday, October 26.

Regional contest judge, George Strickland, said, “Absolutely loved the guard. The best I’ve seen all day! Great marching fundamentals and great overall tone quality.” Judge Gary Monroe said, “Cool show. Absolutely loved the show idea.”

The trip to Area caps an already successful marching season for the Band and Colorguard. They received eleven awards total with three “Best Overall” awards including “Best Overall Band” at the University of Arkansas at Monticello Invitational Contest on October 8. The contest featured 17 high school marching bands. The Band will also compete later in the season at the Salute to Veterans Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Veteran’s Day, November 11th.

Mount Pleasant ISD Fine Arts Director and head band director, Theo Luckett, said, “I’m very excited that our band received straight 1’s from every judge. The students have worked hard since July and I believe our kids are ready for UIL Area marching contest.”

The Goin’ Gold Band is directed by Dr. Theodus Luckett III and assisted by Jamey Sterrett, Alicia Hargett, Karen Luckett, and Sheri Sullivan. The Color Guard is coached by Marty Newman and assisted by Presley McClendon.