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Jupiter Community High School

Hosts The 19th Annual Jupiter Festival Of Bands

Oct. 28 – Gates Open: 12 p.m. to cheer on the marching bands
from across the state.
Young musicians bring A celebration of music
live music back to the Jupiter education at its finest, showcasing
Community High School excellence, teamwork, and
Stadium! Jupiter High School student leadership of Florida’s
Band parents and students outstanding marching bands.
are honored to host the 2023 These young performers and their achievements advocate
Festival of Bands for its 19th for the importance of music education in schools locally
year. Featuring 10-plus high school marching bands from and nationwide.
throughout the state of Florida competing in the festival, Heather Franklin, director of band operations, said
a Florida Marching Band Championships Regional the Festival of Bands has really progressed the last few
Competition. Bands of all sizes, from class 1A of less years. “We strive to make this event not only a top-
than 49 members to class 5A of 126-plus members, will tier competition, but fun too. We want the bands and
be competing for best-in-class awards and “Fan Favorite” community to come back every year. This year we have
awards. It is estimated over 5,000 will be in attendance really stepped up the competition and hope the community

The Singles Scene ©

Special Fall Edition by: Kelly 2. A chilling statistic reveals that only 17% of couples who
Leary, M.S. & Miranda Capparelli, meet through online dating platforms have lasting relationships
COO, The Revolution Dating Firm that lead to marriage or long-term commitment. In contrast,
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witches because that is what take over your neighborhood, it’s clear that people are drawn
a matchmaker is supposed to to unique and personalized designs as opposed to cookie-cutter
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Friends.”~~Yours Truly offers this same touch in the realm of dating. As matchmakers, these kids put into marching – and leave as new fans of
As the cool autumn breeze sets in, the Fall Season marks the we invest time in getting to know our clients, allowing us to craft the marching arts.”
last quarter of another year. This is a time of mystery, turnover, and connections that are not solely based on superficial characteristics
transformation. In a world where love and connection are increasingly but into the deeper layers of personalities and values. This event is South Florida’s premier marching band
distorted through digital overload, matchmaking has emerged as the As the moon casts its glow on the nights leading up to competition and an entertaining, family-friendly event
only true powerhouse of quality social introductions. Matchmaking Halloween, it’s evident that matchmaking has emerged as featuring live music, choreography and competition.
offers a more authentic alternative to the uncertainties of online dating the silver bullet in the world of dating. With statistics unveiling Ryan Ross, Jupiter High School Band and festival
and the bar scene. This approach is wildly attractive to busy young superior safety features and higher success rates, matchmaking director, says, “We have been able to source top talent
professionals, seniors, and people who cannot be seen online (CEOs, provides a haven of authenticity. October is the perfect time to
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to us and our clients. So today, we will delve into the eerie statistics or to rewrite the narrative on how 2023 will end. leading Florida marching bands. This is an event not to be
that reveal why matchmaking is a beacon of light in the shadowy On that note, thank you to all of our new applicants who missed.” For an updated schedule of events, visit www.
realm of today’s dating culture. Have you heard of the Dark Web? have PRE-BOOKED their first interview with us. The good jupiterfestivalofbands.org.
Well, guess what: Dating via the web is one and the same. news is that clients who get started in October have a higher All will wrap up with an exhibition by the Spirit
CAUTION: The following information will spook you! chance of meeting an ideal dating partner before the high holy
As we all know, online dating predators often involve holidays and the turn of the New Year 2024. Make the last three of Jupiter (SOJ) High School Marching Band, with
individuals creating fake profiles to establish emotional connections months of this year count. Your future self will thank you later. an awards ceremony to follow and will feature high
before ever meeting eye to eye. As digital dating has grown, so We can’t wait to meet you! school marching bands, evaluated by a panel of highly
has the opportunity for malicious catfishes and actors to take XOXO, recognized marching band expert judges. We would like
advantage of vulnerable hearts via the guise of a computer screen Kelly & Miranda to thank our judging panel for their time evaluating the
or smartphone. During our research in writing this article--even WE
were terrified (and that is hard to do because we have seen it all). P.S. Feel FREE to mention this article different performance levels. Our judges this year include
Consider us to be First Responders of love. We are your front-line and how long you have been reading it Dr. Aaron Witek, John Mapes, Alejandro Talvarez, Sean
warriors and have been for 32 successful years. Below are a few when you schedule your appointment. McElroy, Key Poulon, Jamie Holley, Daniel Gutierrez,
facts you may want to absorb and share with your friends, based Some of you have been following this and Enrique Perez.
on true stories (some very local and some national). column for more than 15 years. We thank We thank all of our sponsors including Main Field
-Yearly, there are approximately 16,000 abductions associated you for that too. Spread the love this
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dating if they have a child at home. This is another reason single #LoveOffline #LoveFearlessly #FALLinLove #CuffingSeason this event would not be possible.
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number of catfish situation-ships and worse (too severe to mention degree in clinical psychology. She has been profiled by Modern The Spirit of Jupiter marching band is part of the
in this community newspaper). Luxury Magazine in the Fall 2023 Issue as a Dynamic Business
-This is true about meeting people in bars in Florida. Predators Woman. Look for it on shelves now. She has also been written about wider Jupiter High School music program. In 2021
often come here to troll the nicer bars so they can size up their in The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News, the SOJ was crowned the state champions in the Class
possible target from head-to-toe IN-PERSON. Let’s not forget Jupiter Magazine, and many more. Revolution Dating members are 3A at the Florida Marching Band Championship. Visit
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