Milton Students Named To All-American Marching Band

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Two Milton High School students have been named to the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band.

The students -- Susan Miller and Michael Makrides -- join an elite group of marching band members who will perform during halftime at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

“Being a successful band member not only requires great skill, but also a commitment to teamwork,” said Mark S. Davis, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for marketing. “And similar to all Army soldiers, these students have proven to be incredibly versatile and mentally and physically nimble. We are proud to honor all of our talented 2016 U.S. Army All-American Band members and commend each of them on their selection to this elite group.”

The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band recognizes the top 125 high school senior marching musicians and color guard members from across the country, showcasing their talents during the largest celebration of high school football in America, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, televised live on NBC at 1 p.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016.

For 16 years, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been the nation’s premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars.

Andrew Luck, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jamaal Charles made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans, and a total of five U.S. Army All-American Bowl alumni were drafted in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. The 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl drew a crowd of 35,687 to the Alamodome and was the most-watched sporting event on television over the weekend, excluding the NFL playoffs.

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Photos: Milton High School students Susan Miller and Michael Makrides are shown with Army Representatives Sergeant Paul Wells and Staff Sergeant Stephina Johnson. Credit: Weber Shandwick on behalf of the U.S. Army.