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...That during the 1997 marching season, the Pride of Paoli went undefeated. The Pride of Paoli never finished lower than first in any competition, including State!

...That the Pride of Paoli used to be the PAOLI MARCHING RAMS? The name change occurred in 1981.

...That the Pride of Paoli's BUZZARD, named Phoenix, is over 25 years old!! Originally created for the 1978 Paoli Senior Prom "Dust in the Wind", Phoenix was recently discovered by a band booster and restored to sit on a rock during the Pride of Paoli's 2003 Show "CANYON".

...That the Pride of Paoli is the most victorious band in ISSMA history with 15 State Titles?

...That the Pride of Paoli has been picked at the State Finals by all six judges more than once?

...That the Pride of Paoli is the FIRST band to win the Finals in one class and move up a class the next year to win again? Avon did it in 2002 and 2003.

...That the Pride of Paoli performed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California? In order to make the trip, the Pride of Paoli raised $119,000! Their fundraisers even included a Tanya Tucker concert on the Fourth of July!

...That the Pride of Paoli performed in Rome, Asissi and Verona during their 2001 trip to Italy?

...That the Pride of Paoli earned the right to compete at the 1994 State Finals after a BUS CRASH on the way to Regionals? There were 17 holes in the show that day.

...That the Pride of Paoli fluctuates frequently between Class C and Class D?

...That the Pride of Paoli finished dead last at District in 1980 and had the worst score in the state due to a penalty?

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