text: In November 2009, the Marching Blue Thunder was asked to perform in the upcoming feature movie "Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming", which will be released in 2010. Among traditional marching bands, the Marching Blue Thunder is currently ranked number three in the nation, number two in the Southeast, number two in the South, and sits as the number two ranked "High Stepping" High School Marching Band in the state of Georgia preceded by Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, GA accordingly.