MONMOUTH, Ill. — The Monmouth College Pipe Band placed second in its division at the Loch Norman Highland Games in Huntersville, N.C., on April 19.

Sanctioned by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association, the event attracted 14 entrants in three divisions, including pipe bands from Atlanta and North Carolina State University, which took first and third in Monmouth’s "Grade 3" division.

"We traveled the farthest to attend," said MC associate professor Tim Tibbetts, who plays in the band and serves as its faculty adviser. "We had the misfortune of having several of our players suffering from illness, but it was another fine showing for the Pipe Band. I am very proud of all their hard work and dedication in making this spring’s competition successful and enjoyable."

The Monmouth College Pipe Band was organized more than 50 years ago by the late Hal Loya, professor of music. Monmouth College is one of the few schools in the country to offer talent scholarships for pipers and drummers.