OBLONG, ILLINOIS – The Mighty Marching Machine and Majorettes of Rich Township High School take home a 1st place win at the 25th Annual Spooktacular Band Festival held on the last Saturday of October. The competition, which is a part of the city of Oblong’s Annual Fall Follies, hosted 25 school marching bands from across Illinois.

Mighty Marching Machine Drum Majors Jonathan Matthews, Danyell Williams and Destane Williams also earn the honor of Best Drum Majors in their class. 

The Mighty Marching Machine is lead under the direction of Mr. Phillip Crews. The band and
Majorettes along with RTHS’ Cheerleaders, Color Guard and Poms Team will be featured in the
Richton Park Veterans Day Parade Saturday, November 6 at 10 a.m.