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NiNicolaus Manshack Asst Director SHS Marching Band
Nic Manshack is the band director at Carver Middle School in Laurel Hill, NC. He originates from Cary, NC and where he went to Cary High School. During his time at Cary High School, the band were finalist at multiple BOA Regionals and they made semi finals in 2014 at BOA Grand Nationals.
In 2017 the high school participated in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. He went on to receive his music education degree from Western Carolina University, where he participated in the "Pride of the Mountains" Marching Band at WCU in 2019.
He also participated in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade a 2nd time, this time with WCU.
He is also an alumni of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps, where he marched in 2018.
He is entering his 1st year as the director of Carver Middle School, and 4th year teaching overall.
Amanda Botto Asst Director SHS Marching Band
Ms. Botto is from Hope Mills, NC and graduated from Gray's Creek High School in 2020. She participated in the band for four years and held leadership positions such as Hornlike Captain and Drum Major.
She graduated from UNCP in the Spring of 2024 with her Bachelor's degree in Music Education. She was part of the Spirit of the Carolinas Marching Band during the 2022-23 season as one of the Drum Majors.
She has a passion for music and marching band and hopes to help grow the marching arts in Scotland County.
"Marching band is where the majority of my fondest memories of my time in school comes from. All of the people I still talk to from high school were in band with me. I feel that being in band is one of the best ways for students to find a safe place and make fond memories."