The Lakeland Senior High School Dreadnaught Band

The band began in 1924 as an 18 piece orchestra. The first uniforms were purchased in 1924 with money earned from Sunday concerts performed during the winter season. In 1945, the band performed at U.S.O.'s, U.S. Army Camps, and government defense plants. A seven piece "German" band was established during the fifties and majorettes and new band uniforms were soon to follow. During the 50's, the band performed at various festivals including Gasparilla and the Orange Festival. In 1959 the LHS band began its tradition of superior ratings at district contests.Excitement, vitality, and spirit were the words used to describe the Dreadnaught Band of the 60's. The Spirit of the old "Orange and Black" was reflected in the enduring perseverance of the band members themselves. During the marching season this superlative group was found practicing its precise drill formations in the school parking lot many mornings before the school day began. Excellence of the band was evident by their invitatio