As part of their journey to the Rose Parade this January, the Lincoln-Way Marching Band hosted Tournament of Roses 2025 President Ed Morales and his wife Lisa this past week. 2026 Rose President Mark Leavens and his wife Kay also accompanied the LWMB during the week of celebrations.
Morales and Leavens received a tour of all three schools and attended several fundraising events to help the band raise money for their trip to Pasadena this winter. LWMB directors Dr. Bert Johnson, Chris Mroczek and Cary Ruklic accompanied the Rose President to Chicago to visit the company that makes LWMB’s uniforms, while also providing them some time to explore the city.
On Saturday night, Rose President Morales attended the LWMB Community Night, where they were able to see a preview of their field show, meet band members and their parents, and experience first-hand the community support for the LWMB.
We look forward to following LWMB’s march to the Rose Parade over the next several months.