The East Meadow School District is proud to announce that the W.T. Clarke High School Marching Band was awarded first place at this year’s New York City Columbus Day Parade.
In recognition of this outstanding achievement, the band will also receive a $2,000 prize from the Columbus Citizens Foundation. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation our students and staff have devoted to the marching band program. Their commitment to musical excellence, teamwork, and school pride was certainly on display throughout the parade, and it is wonderful to see their efforts recognized in such a meaningful way.
A special congratulations and thank you to Band Director Michelle Cozzi, Assistant Directors Vincent Tavernese and Mark Viavattine, and Color Guard Instructor Alexa Konya for their leadership, dedication, and continued commitment to providing our students with exceptional musical experiences.
We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for representing W.T. Clarke High School and the East Meadow School District with such excellence. This is a wonderful accomplishment for Clarke’s music department and the entire Clarke community.
