Only two of my kids attended the local high school, briefly, and part time. So I never attended a BOB. It looks like a lot of fun. And noise. The creativity certainly is impressive. So interesting that you were there for the first and last competitions.
You are so right about the noise! With the band and large crowd, it's a bit of a deafening cacophony for sure, but so, so much fun!
And I am still amused that I was there for the first and the last. There was a big gap in the middle where I missed quite a few, but toddlers have a way of cramping your social schedule lol! (They are worth it though😊)