On Sunday March 2nd, the first Mile Markers to Macy's sponsors were honored during West Johnston's Annual Winter concert. The Mile Marker's to Macy's sponsorship campaign will assist in providing 200 band students a once in a lifetime educational and performance opportunity. It will also bring global exposure to Johnston County and North Carolina as West Johnston's students perform in front of over 250 million people both live and on national television at what has become an American holiday tradition.

Photo by Susan Hamilton - Left to right: Director of Bands Lance Britt, Danny Coates accepting for Crossroads Development, Paula Coates, Roger Crickenberger, Rose Crickenberger, David Morse, Sally Kath accepting for HagarSmith Design, Jean Zurface accepting for Novo Nordisk, Hank Daniels accepting for Sleep Inn in Smithfield, Sally Daniels, Cindy Nyberg, Brookie Honeycutt, Principal of West Johnston High School.

The Mile Marker sculptures presented to the sponsors are original designs and creations of local artists Jeffery Hurr & Mark Kath.

Director of Bands, Lance Britt thanked the sponsors by saying "Without you, [Mile Marker Sponsors] marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade would not become a reality for our students."

For more information on becoming a Mile Marker Sponsor please contact:

Mrs. Cindy Nyberg, Treasurer
West Johnston Band Parents Association
(919) 795-9170

www.wjhsbands.org