Roosevelt High School Marching Band and Majorettes Take the Field at Annual Festival

ROOSEVELT, NEW YORK (October 2026) — The Roosevelt High School marching band and
majorettes brought their talent and school pride to the field on Wednesday, October 21, performing at the
62nd annual Newsday Marching Band Festival at the Mitchel Field Athletic Complex in Uniondale. Held
October 20-22, the festival brought together high school bands from across Nassau and Suffolk counties
for three evenings of music and entertainment, celebrating the exceptional talents of student performers.

Roosevelt’s marching band and majorettes represented the district with enthusiasm, demonstrating the
dedication and teamwork that students bring to the band program. The performance highlighted the talent
of Roosevelt’s musicians and majorettes and the pride of the Roosevelt community.

“Our marching band and majorettes did a wonderful job representing our school district at the annual
marching band festival,” Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Wightman said. “We are proud of their
talent, dedication, and school spirit, and happy to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments.”

To learn more about the Roosevelt Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at
rooseveltufsd.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at
facebook.com/RooseveltUFSD.