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WMHS performs at Comerica Park

By Sarah Shurge Marching Band performed the Na-
"This was an incredible opportu- tional Anthem before the San Fran-
nity for our students to experience,” cisco Giants vs. Detroit Tigers MLB
said David Mety, Wayne Memorial game. The game’s final score was 5-
High School Band Director. 7, leaving the Tigers with a 4-9
On Friday, April 14th, the Wayne record.
Memorial High School (WMHS) “I think one of my favorite mo-
Marching Band performed before ments was hearing the alumni and
the Detroit Tigers baseball game at parents cheering for us as we took
Comerica Park in Detroit. the field to play the anthem,” said
“Playing the Star Spangled Ban- Mety. “That was something that res-
ner for a major league sports team is onated deeply with me and was a re-
something they won't forget,” said minder of just how much pride this
Mety. “The students represented school has.” As a former WMHS
Wayne Memorial with pride and they marching band member myself, I
were very excited to be able to show- think this was an awesome experi-
case their talents.” ence for the students to cherish and
About 70 members of the WMHS look back on in the future.

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