This success is a culmination of 19 years of leadership by Mr. Larry Schnitzer with many different classes of Naaman Forest High school band kids.  The congratulations go out not only to the current 2009 band members but also to all those kids over the years who kept the tradition alive.  The NF alumni since the 1990 UIL marching competition all share a part of this great success. Over the years, I’m sure there were many times when the band had a few doubts that they could continue the tradition of earning a ONE.  However, the band leadership that includes directors, bandleaders, and parents prove their abilities year after year.  Not much else can be said except that we (the parents and past alumni) are all so proud of the 2009 NF Ranger band for such a great job earning Sweepstakes!!