The federal courts rejected this request to create Loachapoka High four times: in May 1970, July 1970, October 1970, and January 1971, arguing that opening Loachapoka High would "substantially decrease the desegregation in the Lee County School System".

[4] In October 1971, Lee County Schools again requested to create Loachapoka High, with the courts opposing the request yet again, but allowing that they would reconsider if all of the students in the Loachapoka area were required to attend the school.

And with their dynamic drum majors and dance team they are who they say they are "The Baddest Band in the Land".

Current band director Shane Colquhoun has led the Mighty Marching Indians in a positive direction.

In the past the Mighty Marching Indians have performed at the Battle of the Bands in Montgomery, Mardi Gras Parade in Mobile, Star Musical Festival in Atlanta, etc.