Schools
Shave and a Haircut: Band Edition
As the South San Francisco High School Band prepares to march in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC, today, we take a look back at an earlier moment of glory.
South San Francisco High School Music Director Ben Latham knows how to motivate his student musicians.
He organized fundraisers all year .
And earlier this year, he told his students he would shave his head if they took first place in a competition.
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Well, the color guard got a first place trophy in the Tournament of Champions in Fairfield, Calif., and in February he kept his word.
See a student shave his head on video for the Band News Network.
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