"Metallica Marching Band Contest: Winners Take Home $15,000 in Instruments"
The Oakton High School Marching Cougars won Metallica’s Inaugural Marching Band Contest, earning $15,000 worth of band equipment. Their Metallica-themed performance called “Parade to Black” impressed judges, and the band director, Jamie VanValkenburg, expressed excitement and gratitude for the community support. The win is a significant achievement for the band and community, and VanValkenburg highlighted the hard work of the students and band parents.