Dancers, Band, Color Guard take on the Old Settler’s Parade

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  • On Sept. 7, Jordan Hawthorn, 11, lead the band and color Guard around the corner and onto Park Street. The band was one of the last to go through the Old Settler’s Day Parade, float number 116. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • In Old Settler’s Day Parade Olivia Chrisman, Dance Captain, 11, marched along side, Ava Northrop, 12, and Savannah Volkerding, Manager, 10, on Sept. 7. The Dazzlers were lead in by baton twirler Jordan Hawthorn, 11, but lead in the marching band. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • Leading the marching band in Old Settlers day Parade, on Sept. 7, Gus Oppeau, 10, works as one of three field directors. All the field directors wear outfits made by themselves and their parents inspired by the year’s marching show. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • During the Old Settlers Day Parade, on Sept. 7, Julia Bigus, trombone section leader, 11, holds her trombone and marches while the Drum Line plays their feature. The band was lead in by the Dazzler Dance Team and lead in the Color Guard. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • Marching in the Old Settler’s Day Parade, on Sept. 7, James Newton, 10, holds his trombone, while the drum line play their feature. The band started the parade on Kansas Ave., turned and ended it on Park St. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • Marching in the Old Settlers Day Parade, on Sept. 7, Maryn Ruffin, 9, and Ethan Carpenter, 10, hold their instruments while the Drum Line plays their feature. The band was lead in by baton twirler, Jordan Hawthorn, 10, and Dazzler Dance Team. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • Marching in the Old Settler’s Day Parade, Grace Campbell, 11, and Maryn Ruffin, 10, hold their saxophone. They were just in front of the Drum Line. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • On Sept. 7, Ty Larson, 12, Thad Rowan, 9, Lily Kuhn, drum line section leader, 11, and Porter Sauer 10, all play while marching in the Old Settler’s Day Parade. They were one of the last groups to come in during the parade. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • On Sept. 7, during the Old Setter’s Day Parade Alyson Butts-Hittle, 10, Sadie Kuhn, 9, and Keagan Sinclair, 9, play the symbols, while marching in the parade. They were marching down Park St. in Kansas’ largest parade. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • Marching behind the band, Olivia Leblanc, 9, expertly untangles her flag. They were marching in the Old Settler’s Day Parade, on Sept. 7. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • While playing the saxophone, David Vega, 11, Luke Bunker, 10, and Logan Trask, 11, marches in the Old Settler’s Day Parade, on Sept. 7. Old Settler’s Day Parade is Kansas’ largest parade. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • During the Old Settler’s Day Parade, on Sept. 7, Brooklynne Hunt, 10, marches with the color guard. Spring Hill was one of few schools that had their color guard march in the parade. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • During the Old Settler’s Day Parade, on Sept. 7, Katie Sinclair, 11, Weston Whipkey, 9, Ceal Sinclair, 11, play the bass drum, while marching in parade. The parade started on Kansas Ave. and ended on Park St. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • While playing the symbols, Alyson Butts-Hittle, 10, marches in the Old Setters Day parade, on Sept. 7. The Old Settler’s day parade is the largest parade in Kansas. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • During the Old Settler’s Day Parade, on Sept. 7, Carlie Madsen, 11, marches, while playing her Clarinet. The band was lead though the parade by Jordan Hawthorn, baton twirler, 11, and the Dazzler Dance Team. (Photo by H.Smith)

  • On Sept. 7, during the Old Settler’s parade Olivia Labalnc, 9, and Brooklynne Hunt, 10, holds their flags, while marching with the band and the Dazzlers Dance team. They were one of the few schools that had their color guard march with them. (Photo by H.Smith)

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