has won live consecutive Group V Open Championships, from 1990 through 1994. and again in 1996. In addition, the band has placed in five Bands of America Eastern Regional Finals Championships in 1996. 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2003 and won the Yamaha Corporation's Yamaha Cup Preview of Champions in 2001 & 2002. In 2002, the Superchiefs also look first place in the USSBA New Jersey state championships. This was the first-ever 'State Champions' title awarded to the band. Another first in the history of the Superchiefs, the band was invited to perform in the 2002 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which aired on NBC on November 28, 2002. Since then, the band has continued its successes and its quest for excellence which has been upheld by "excellent" ratings at the New Jersey State Band Festivals, 3rd-place finish at the USSBA Championships in 2004, and special recognition award by the New Jersey State Board of Education. Additionally, the township was declared one of the "Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America 2005" by the American Music Conference. In 2007, the Superchiefs went to Orlando, Florida to participate in the Walt Disney World parade. Today the Piscataway Superchief Marching Band is an NJMBDA Group AA Open band co-directed by Ken Zampella and Superchief alumnus Christian Lopez. The band has about 60-70 members. Administration The school's principal is Christopher Baldassano. His core administration team includes four assistant principals. Notable alumni Mike Alexander (born 1965), former wide receiver who played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Raiders and Buffalo Bills. Justin Bailey (born 1977), former professional basketball player who played collegiately for Hartford before playing overseas for 13 years as a professional in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Kazakhstan and Russia. Marvin Booker (born 1990, class of 2008), player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Anthony Branker (born 1958, class of 1976), musician and educator. John Celestand (born 1977), basketball player who played collegiately for Villanova, second-round selection of the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999 NBA Draft. Mark Ciardi (born 1961, class of 1979), film producer and former Major League Baseball pitcher. Anthony Davis (born 1989, class of 2007), offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers. Dwayne Gratz (born 1989), cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. J. D. Griggs (born 1990, class of 2008), defensive end for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. Henry Horne (class of