This legislative commemoration honors the senior class of the Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Patriots Marching Band for their significant achievements. The bill highlights the Class of 2025 as the first group to lead the band to four consecutive years of participation in the Bands of America Super Regional Finals Competition. It details their impressive performances at various championships, including reaching the finals with their field shows "Queen's Gambit," "Houdini Un-Chained," "Fabric of Time," and "The Big Apple." Additionally, the Patriots have been selected to perform in the prestigious Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 28, 2024.
The commemoration emphasizes the contributions of the senior class to the band's ongoing legacy as the premier marching band in South Dakota. The bill includes several insertions that recognize the band's accomplishments and the historical significance of their performances, culminating in a formal acknowledgment by the One Hundredth Legislature of the State of South Dakota.