UPDATED November 4, 2025

“Despite yesterday’s train tragedy, the Vandegrift Band made it to the state finals using borrowed equipment.  We are going to celebrate these kids when they return to Vandy tonight from State competition.  Bring your boom boxes, lights, smoke machine, etc.  We’ll form a tunnel for the kids to walk through and cheer them on.  Invite the community to join.  Estimated time to arrive is 9:30pm.  Don’t park in the bus lane.”

The message has been approved by Kathleen Vigil, Vandegrift band president.