Tag: Greyhound Marching Band

HEAD OF THE BAND: Perea named new director for Greyhound Marching Band

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com In a community that’s long expressed pride in its high school marching band, many questions were raised when Head Band Director Wilberto “Willie” Perez recently announced his retirement from San Benito High School. Those questions have been answered by Mark Perea, who has been named Perez’ successor and …

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Band director announces retirement

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com San Benito High School Head Band Director Wilberto “Willie” Perez announced his retirement Thursday, thus culminating a seven-year career with the school district highlighted by a 2012 state-qualifying marching season – the first in SBHS history. San Benito CISD Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ismael Cantu confirmed that …

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‘HOW WE ROLL’ – Greyhound Band unveils modern show at summit

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito High School Greyhound Marching Band has commenced preparations for the upcoming season, and expectations are very high given the program’s first-ever state qualification last year. In order to get the most out of the limited time they have before football season officially kicks off, a …

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