Blindness Not A Barrier For LHS Marching Band

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Lakewood High School freshman and marching band member Ben McKinsey is escorted to the field by LHS student and guiding band member Erin Salo during a recent practice session at Ranger Stadium. McKinsey, who is blind, plays in the brass section of the 115-member band. Salo served three previous years as a band manager before choosing this year to fill the role as guide for McKinsey. Both will be in uniform and on the field for pre-game and halftime shows during the entire 2011 Ranger senior football season.