Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center hosts 16th annual Battle of the Bands

Chillicothe Gazette
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CHILLICOTHE — Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center came alive with the music of eight high school marching bands, as they competed recently in the 16th annual Pickaway-Ross Battle of the Bands.

The yearly event, held at the main campus, brought together students, staff, and families for an exciting morning filled with competition and school spirit.

The Chillicothe High School marching band took first place at the annual Battle of the Bands held recently at the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center.
The Chillicothe High School marching band took first place at the annual Battle of the Bands held recently at the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center.

The event kicked off with the presentation of the trophy and plaque to last year’s champion, Chillicothe High School, for their 2023 win.

After a close round of voting by Pickaway-Ross students, Chillicothe High School successfully defended their title, earning back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024. Unioto High School, champions in 2021 and 2022, came in second for the second consecutive year. Westfall High School secured a third-place finish with a strong showing.

The Unioto High School marching band took second place at the annual Battle of the Bands held recently at the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center.
The Unioto High School marching band took second place at the annual Battle of the Bands held recently at the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center.

"As we celebrate our 50th year of career-technical education at Pickaway-Ross, we were thrilled to host eight of our talented partner district bands and hundreds of community guests who came to watch," said Superintendent Jonathan Davis in a news release. "This event is so incredibly special for our students, who are usually in their home school colors and get to show off their home school pride. At the same time, it has become a great competition for the local bands!"

The Battle of the Bands has become a signature event for Pickaway-Ross, offering students from the career center’s partner districts a chance to showcase their musical talent in a friendly competition. Pickaway-Ross students played a key role, voting for their favorite performances and ultimately deciding the winners.

The Westfall High School marching band took third place at the annual Battle of the Bands held recently at the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center.
The Westfall High School marching band took third place at the annual Battle of the Bands held recently at the Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center.

For more information about Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center and its events, please visit www.pickawayross.com or follow along on social media at @pickawayrossctc.

This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Chillicothe takes 1st at annual Battle of the Bands at Pickaway-Ross CTC

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