The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Marching Band was recognized and congratulated by the Board of Education for their achievements in the 2013 season at the Nov. 14 Board meeting. The Marching Band won First Place in six out of eight statewide competitions. In addition, it won awards for Best Music, Best Color Guard and Best Effect at the New Jersey State Championship on Oct. 19. On Nov. 9, the Band placed third at the U.S. Bands National Competition at Met Life Stadium and won an additional Caption award for Best Effect.