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McKinney High students return from Ireland trip; band performed in Limerick and St. Patrick’s Day parade
Summary
District staff recapped an international trip in which McKinney High students performed at the Limerick International Band Championship and a Saint Patrick’s Day parade (reported attendance ~60,000); presenter highlighted cultural learning, safety, and college-credit connections.
District staff presented a recap of McKinney High students’ international trip to Ireland, describing performances in the Limerick International Band Championship and participation in a Saint Patrick’s Day parade with a reported attendance of about 60,000. Presenters described cultural tours (Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Titanic walking trail), student learning opportunities and a commissioned marching piece that opened with the McKinney High fight song.
A presenter said the trip gave many students their first international travel experience and noted ancillary academic opportunities: some students earn college credit through associated global perspective courses from the travel company. The presentation emphasized student behavior and representation of the district overseas and thanked staff, administrators and parents for supporting the trip.
