 The Chapin "Mighty Husky Marching Band" received the Best Band Award in the 71st Annual First Light Federal Credit Union Thanksgiving Parade in El Paso, Texas, beating out such bands as Socorro, El Paso and Franklin High School.The "Mighty Husky Drumline" received 2nd place at Thunder Drums and 2nd place at UTEP's Day of Percussion in 2007.The Drumline was directed by Mr. Daniel Hunt.