by Dennis Dalman
editor@thenewsleaders.com
Sartell’s two marching bands both placed second in different categories in the Rapids River Days Parade in Sauk Rapids on June 24.
The Sartell High School Marching Sabres Band placed in the Best Marching Band Category Class AA. First place was the Alexandria High School Marching Band, third place was the Owatonna High School Marching Band and fourth place was the St. Cloud Solar Marching Band.
The Sartell Middle School Band placed second in the Junior Division. The Milaca Middle School Marching Band earned top honors in that category.
There were 14 marching bands in the 80-unit parade. The other bands were from Sauk Rapids-Rice, Albany, Benson, Buffalo, Champlin, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg.
The Sartell High School Marching Sabres Band, led by its Color Guard, marches along 6th Avenue N. in the Rapids River Days Parade.
The Sartell Middle School Marching Band performs in the Rapids River Day Parade June 24 in Sauk Rapids.
