Burns High School - Blazes Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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Saturday morning, then Saturday night the contest. Some were taken to the Cleveland Memorial Hospital while others were treated at the stadium. The sicknesses did not put a damper on the contest. The excitment and tension were still there, as the winners were announced in each class. “We're number One” filled the stadium, as the judges tabulated their votes, seeking to find the highest scoring band, which would be the winner of the Burns Cup. In class C with 0-60 players the competing started at 1:30 p.m. East Lincoln from Denver, N.C. took first place honors, they also won the speciality award for the best colorguard. East Mecklenburg from Charlotte, N.C. came out victorious in class B competition. Those bands consisted of 61-90 players. The speciality awards received by East Mecklenburg were the best drum major and drum line. The Richmond County Raiders from Rockingham, N.C. took first place in class A with 91 or more players. They also recieved the best drum line, drum major and colorguard. The Rockingham Band under the direction of Tony DiNapoli and Joe Allison won the Burns Cup with a score of 97.8. This was the second consecutive year that the band has taken the Burns Cup home. TOP: The Richmond Raiders march to the song of a victorious second consecutive win of the Burns Cup. BOTTOM: The Burns Cup is given to the band with the overall highest score. The Richmond Raiders won with a score of 97.8. Burns Cup 45

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