The marching band of F.L. Schlagle High School held its annual performance on Wednesday, Feb. 29 during the Harmony club’s Black History Month assembly.

“[I am excited] because they put on a very energetic show,” junior Ryan Magner said.

Band director Reginald May is always excited to perform in the assembly.

“I really enjoy it [performing at MVHS], and Mill Valley was really the first school to ‘Bridge the Gap.’ I also like it [performing at MVHS] because the school makes us feel very welcome and appreciated,” May said.

The Schlagle band travels to various schools, but the school was the first to invite them, starting the tradition of their band visiting annually.

“Mill Valley was the first school we traveled to, and the leader of the ethnic program [at Mill Valley] invited us back. [Performing] also helps many stereotypes of Wyandotte County,” May said.

Band director Debra Steiner respects the visits of Schlagle’s band.

“I appreciate that they come from diverse backgrounds, and that they stick with band all four years,” Steiner said.

This year’s visit will also feature the Schlagle choir.