SOMA Living December 2025

The title of this year’s field show was “Let it Be”, but the Columbia High School Marching Band was not content to do just that! Despite the challenges that come with growing in size to 86 members and adding 25 rookies, over the course of the season, the marching band mastered a complex field show. Performing it with increasing finesse as the season progressed, the Cougars earned improved scores as well as sectional accolades. Under the direction of CHS Director of Bands Peter Bauer, Assistant Director Kaelyn Passeri and Instructional Staff D’Sherrick Williams (Color Guard), Max well Winters (Percussion) and Allyson Dalton (Visual and Hornline), the “Pride of Columbia” delighted football fans with their half-time show and stand tunes all season long. Their strong work ethic culminated in an impressive perfor mance in the US Bands State Championship on November 1 in Robbinsville, NJ, with the band’s highest score of the season — color guard achieving 5th place and percussion achieving 6th place. Nice work Cougars! ATHLETE OF THE MONTH SPONSORED BY BASS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CHS MARCHING BAND

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ABOUT DR. BASS If one word were used to describe Dr. Wayne J. Bass, it would be “community.” As one who has served on the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce for a number of years, Dr. Bass understands the needs of the community and strives to achieve excellence with every appointment. In fact, his business was founded on the principle of excellence in the community in 2006. While there are many chiropractors out there, Dr. Bass is one who truly cares about the well-being of his patients. (973) 378-2277 BASSFAMILYCHIRO.COM 491B VALLEY ST, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040

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