Highland High School is a class 2B high school just west of Yakima. Their enrollment is 320 students grade 9-12. Twenty percent of the Highland HS student body is in band and are marching here today. The Scottie's received 1st place in the 2A band division at the 2024 Kamiak Music in Motion. They won Best Music, Best Effect, Best Visual, Best Percussion, and Best Auxiliary. They received 2nd place in the 2A band division at the 2024 Pacific Northwest Marching Band Championships. They received 1st place in the 2A band division at the 2024 Harvest Marching Band Festival. They won Best Music, Best Effect, and Best Auxiliary. They would like to thank the communities of Cowiche and Tieton for their continued support. Under the direction of John Straehle and led onto the field tonight by drum majors Sydney Ward and Anya Rydberg, dressed as the unforgettable Effie Trinket and the determined President Coin, the Scottie Band invites you to step into the world of The Hunger Games. From the coal mines of District 12 to the underground resistance of District 13, the story of Panem is one of struggle, survival, and the fight for freedom. Tonight, our color guard captain channels the fiery spirit of Katniss Everdeen — the Mockingjay — as the band brings this tale to life through music and motion. Witness the Capitol’s dazzling power, the courage of the Tributes, and the spark of rebellion that could not be extinguished. Highland High School is proud to present… Part 1 – Horn of Plenty Part 2 – The Hanging Tree Part 3 – Everybody Wants to Rule the World “The Hunger Games!”