Lenape Patriots marching band ends stellar season

Stanhope - Lenape Valley Regional Marching Patriots finished their 2006 season with a second place win in New Jersey and Connecticut State Championship in USSBA class 1A division. Under the direction of Rich Barrieres, music director with Charles Linell, assistant director and guard instructor Bonnie Reed, the band performed to songs from the hit movie “King Kong.” Leading the band was drum major Frank “Kensington” Lankford, assistant drum major Liz Blakeley, drum captain Stephen Stout, and color guard captains Stephanie Miceli and Meghan Cochrane. Ricky Eckert performed a trumpet solo and also a trumpet duet with Tom Lankford. Liz Blakeley performed a Mellophone solo, while Kristen Newcomer performed a dance solo. The band had a terrific season performing at numerous football games, and several marching band competitions. They are looking forward to a trip to Boston in the spring.