02-05-2025
Marching Bears first year band is now number one in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — They never had a marching band.
Until now.
The Marching Bears from Ben Franklin Elementary/Middle School are on their field of dreams.
'It was exhilarating. The thought of playing for an organization that takes in kids for their outside life,' said eighth grader Jacolby Sample.
WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood says these mighty musicians sound like a band of winners.
That's because they are.
'It means that we will set our legacy and just keep doing what we are doing. Just win,' said sixth grader Mai'Lan Louisiana fallen officers honored in memorial service
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