Original sentence: Despite the recent budget cuts, NAHS has a strong artistic community, with both the drama guild and the marching band playing parts in the daily life of the school.During the week of pouring rain that caused heavy flooding along the banks of the Merrimack River in 2006, NAHS students played a role in cleaning up the debris left over from the flooding.The band also performs at many competitions
Edited sentence: Despite the recent budget cuts, NAHS has a strong artistic community, with both the drama guild and the marching band playing important parts in the daily life of the school.During the week of pouring rain that caused heavy flooding along the banks of the Merrimack River in 2006, NAHS students played an integral role in cleaning up the debris left over from the flooding.Lastly, they play an integral role in the musical production, providing the entire orchestral pit.The band also performs at many competitions and almost always garners high accolades from judges