Triton Regional High School Marching Band

The relationship between Post 281 and the Triton Regional High School Marching Band began in the spring of 1997. Post representatives met with high school officials and discussed having the band represent Post 281 at The American Legion's annual Department of New Jersey Convention Parade in Wildwood.

Triton H.S. Marching Band in the Department Parade

Although the parade takes place in June, and the marching band season for that school year was over, director Robert Adams talked the proposal over with band members. They decided to give the idea their best effort — and it was quite a success, for both Post 281 and Triton's marching band!

The band has won first place honors five times, and Post 281 thanks band members for their participation after the parade with a swim and barbecue dinner in Wildwood. The band returns the favor with an impromptu poolside concert for Post 281 members and guests.

According to Mr. Adams, “As a result of our relationship with The American Legion, the band has earned thousands of dollars for scholarships, workshops and special programs. It also offers an opportunity to teach the students a thing or two about patriotism. It's a chance to honor our local veterans who, in turn, have made presentations for Veterans Day and other memorial programs here at the school. It's an interaction that rewards the whole community.”