Chattooga High School Soars Higher With Brand New Trailer

Chattooga’s marching band recently received a new band trailer after an all-time high in performances over the past few months. Consistently ranking high in competition, the students have worked together and committed extensive hours to perfecting their art.

Their hard work and passion haven’t gone unnoticed. Recently, members of the community who run the Band Booster Club banded together to fund the purchase of a new trailer for all of the band’s travel needs. Without them, none of this would have been possible. They raised all the money necessary by hosting several fundraisers and pitching in personal donations to help these kids grow.

The outside design of the trailer is extraordinary and shows the band’s personality in a way the old trailer simply couldn’t. “It’s the first time I’ve seen us have a painted trailer and I personally love it. I’ve gone to so many competitions where we’re the only band without it and now we fit in,” one band member said when asked how they felt about the addition.

Many students have also said they appreciate the interior. Savannah Subtles, one of the students in charge of the trailers, said, “The new band trailer has already truly helped the band as a whole. It has worked marvelously, allowing us to load the trailer quickly and efficiently. As a trailer manager in my first year, I expected it to take a while to get used to, since every manager has their own way of loading. However, thanks to the trailer’s size, I haven’t had any problems!”

Other students shared similar sentiments, though each had a unique perspective.

“I think it’s pretty neat and big enough to fit all our props. The paint job is amazing, and it holds all of our equipment efficiently and effectively.”

“The band trailer is so much bigger and so much better than the old one and it’s so much cooler!”

“It’s definitely a huge upgrade from the old/makeshift ones we’ve had, especially the ones we had to use last year.”

“I am incredibly grateful to our community for helping us fund the trailer, and I’m proud to say that I won’t have any problem putting it to good use!”

Those comments were made anonymously by band members. The Band Director, Gene Greer, also gave a statement: “The generosity they’ve shown us is greatly appreciated. The band is eternally grateful to our community.”

The time and effort behind the project are almost miraculous, especially considering how much the trailer has helped the band perform. Students no longer have to worry about instruments being damaged or being judged by other schools and can focus even more on preparing for events.