A Hudsonville High School junior took center stage on New Year’s Day, marching down Colorado Boulevard in the 137th Rose Parade as part of an elite national honor band.
May Malinowski was selected for the Bands of America National Honors Marching Band, earning one of only five spots awarded to students from the entire state of Michigan. The flute player joined musicians from across the country for the prestigious parade watched by millions.
“I auditioned, and I honestly, I did not think I was gonna make it. I was like, I’m from some small town in Michigan. They’re probably absolutely flooded with auditions. And then I got it back that I was like, accepted. I was like, there is no way. There’s absolutely no way,” Malinowski said…