MUSTANG SPORTS
MARCHING BAND
The 81st edition of the Mustang Marching Band hit the ground running on Aug. 19 with the dreaded yet beloved Band Camp on the field behind Clifton High School. Through drills and lots of high stepping, during two or three long sessions daily, kids get in musical tune and physical shape as they learn the rigors and rhythms of what it is to be a Marching Mustang. With 26 new members, this year’s band totals out at 95 Marching Mustangs. “We have a lot of work ahead of us with five home games and the last Thanksgiving game ever,” said director Bryan Stepneski. “Each game requires a brand new halftime show and we are always happy to make that a reality.”
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September 2019 • Cliftonmagazine.com
Band season won’t end this year on Turkey day. The Marching Mustangs have a road trip (they’ll actually be flying) to San Francisco on Feb. 6 to 10 where they will be enjoying the sights and also marching in the largest Chinese New Year celebration in the world at the San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade. Seniors on the squad, most of whom are pictured here, include: Hannah Ardiff, Bryan Barton-Schickram, Amanda Bilek, Cassandra Consiglio, Gino Dentone, Michael Evangelista, Marcus Garcia, Isabella Garcia, Allison Giust, Ivan Hernandez, Adam Leszczynski, Jack Louer, Anayeli Marin, Adrian Matos, Gerald McCarrick, Christina McCoy, Jerry Monge, Sebastian Moreno, Mona Savalia, Tracy Termyna and May Yuasa.