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Article: Franklin Regional marching band needs new threads
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- September 18, 2009
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The Franklin Regional High School Marching Band could have a
different look when it takes the field to perform next year.
At Monday's school board meeting, band coordinators made their
case to officials for new uniforms.
The cost of the 220 band uniforms and 60 bandfront uniforms would
be $106,762, said Kevin Pollack, director of the band.
Pollack said the current uniforms have been well-maintained but
have reached their life expectancy of 10 years.
"It's just routine wear and tear that's to be expected," Pollack
said.
The current band uniforms, which feature a white jacket and navy
blue pants, have some pieces that are out of circulation, Pollack
said. Some uniforms have dirt and stains ...