Asante Samuel Stadium | Boyd H. Anderson High School
November 15, 2025 | 4PM
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What is Settle the Smoke?

With shrinking budgets and shifting priorities, many marching bands are losing the chance to see each other on the field. Settle the Smoke brings them together — making center field their center stage. This high-energy battle gives local high school bands the spotlight to perform, compete, and represent their schools with pride. Fans can expect electrifying showmanship, booming drums, and undeniable vibes.

Proceeds support the Boyd H. Anderson High School Band and other participating programs.
Boyd H. Anderson High School – Asante Samuel Stadium
Saturday, November 15, 2025
4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
(Doors open at 4:00 PM)
The regions top schoolastic marching bands
FOOD TRUCKS AND CONCESSIONS
$20 General Admission /
Free for lap children

The Bands and Performance Time

John F. Kennedy
Middle School
Florida Memorial University
Boyd H. Anderson High School
Palm Beach Lakes
Community High | 8:30PM
Miramar High School | 8:10PM
AUX Competition: 6:10PM
Dillard High School | 7:50PM
Maynard Evans High
School | 7:30PM
Deerfield Beach
High School | 7:10PM
Piper High School | 5:50PM
Everglades High
School | 5:30PM
Northeast High School | 5:10PM
Fort Lauderdale High
School | 4:50PM
AUX Competition: 6:30PM
Blanche Ely High
School | 4:30PM
AUX Competition: 6:20PM
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THE LEGACY

About the Boyd H. Anderson High School Band

The Boyd H. Anderson “Striking Cobra” Marching Band is a mighty, close-knit crew with unstoppable energy and unmatched pride. Every performance is about entertaining the crowd — giving them that Cobra vibe with power, rhythm, and style. Made up of students from diverse backgrounds, the band’s unique mix of cultures and talents shines through in every note, move, and beat. Together, they bring the spirit of unity, excellence, and pure entertainment.

BAND STAFF

Robert Reid, Band Director
Joshua Desmangles, Assistant Band Director
Nathaniel Dunlap, Associate Director
Patricia Lovett, Dance Instructor
Diyra Willis, Dance Instructor
Kicha Lovinska, Flag Instructor

Administration

James F. Griffin, Principal
Ashley Lehman, Assistant Principal
Jeanie Louis, Entrepreneur and Leadership Military Academy Coordinator
Instagram: @bamarchingcobras
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Why it Matters

Too many students are left behind due to limited access to enrichment, exposure, and opportunity. Settle the Smoke isn’t just a battle of the bands — it’s a celebration of culture, creativity, and potential.
This event is proudly supported by the Sound Check Foundation, a nonprofit that uses music, media, and performance as gateways to college readiness, leadership development, and lifelong success. By supporting programs like this, you're investing in the next generation of thinkers, doers, and community leaders — both on and off the stage.

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The Sound Check Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities through education, arts, and access. We create programs that inspire learning, foster innovation, and open doors to opportunities for diverse populations. By combining innovative literacy initiatives, college access support, and immersive arts experiences, we aim to transform lives and build brighter futures.
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