MAC BAND ADVANCES TO STATE: For the first time in four years, the McCallum band has advanced from the UIL Area D Marching Contest to the state marching contest. The band placed second out of ten finalists, with Hendrickson taking first place overall. The band will perform at the 5A State Marching Contest on Nov. 10 in the preliminary round at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Photos by Julia Copas.