Hopewell High School’s marching band has been invited to play the 2022 Peach Bowl in Atlanta that is set to be held Dec. 31.
    Curtis Bell, the band director, said that it is the band’s first time being invited and the chance of a lifetime.
    However, on Friday the school announced that it fell short of the funds needed to attend.
    Out of the $85,000 goal, the school said it had only raised $60,000. Their goal was to raise the remaining $15,000 by Tuesday.
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    On Sunday, the school announced that it not only met its goal but exceeded it with a final tally of more than $21,000.
    A spokesperson for the marching band said they were beyond thankful for everyone who pitched in to help them accomplish their goal.
    “This is truly the beginning of a journey the Titanium Sound Band was always meant to be on, but we needed our community to get us there. We are humbled and grateful for the outpouring of aid,” spokesperson Taiwo McRae said. We would love your continued support and donations to help us fulfill our goals for the rest of the year and for years to come. With the community’s help now and in the future, we know we will be able to represent our school, our town and our state in an outstanding way!”
    LINK: Hopewell High School Bands
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