STHS fight song lyrics may be set to original tune

By Kathryn Reed

Casson Scowcroft is on a quest to have South Tahoe High School have a unique melody for its school song by June’s graduation.

The music teacher brought the idea to the school board Feb. 8 in hopes of having the blessing of the five members at a future meeting.

Besides doing away with the fight song and alma mater being played to the tune of Notre Dame’s song, Scowcroft would like it to be called a Victory March.

A composer he knows at Azusa Pacific, Kory McMaster, has said he would write the melody for free.

Before coming to the board, Scowcroft said he broached the idea with the principal, athletic director and choral director. They support his efforts.

At the meeting, Scowcroft also acknowledged he should probably contact the alumni association.

“I think the students above all would be excited,” Scowcroft said of having an original composition for the school song.