The team went undefeated (24-0), the season culminating with a 56-50 overtime victory over Coon Rapids (featuring future NBA player Tom Copa) in the state final.

[13] In 2001 the school created homophobia-free areas called "safe zones" designated by an inverted pink triangle and intended for gay students.

[14] Student Elliot Chambers reacted by wearing a makeshift sweatshirt with the slogan "Straight Pride" and the image of male and female stick figures holding hands.

In light of previous anti-gay incidents, the school's principal ordered Chambers to remove the shirt, and a court case ensued.

[15] Although praising the principal's intentions, the judge explained that views of both sides of the debate should be allowed and that such issues should be resolved within the school's community, not within the court system.

[15] Under the Tinker case, the court stated that the substantial disruptions claimed by the school must be shown to have some connection to Chambers' sweatshirt message of "Straight Pride".

[18] The Marching Royals are made up of an all-volunteer group of students from grades 9-12 who are a part of the Woodbury High School Band Program.

[19] The Marching Royals have performed across the nation; including the 2013 Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York City,[20] halftime at a Minnesota Vikings game at Mall of America Field in the fall of 2013,[21] and in front of 30,000 spectators in the Disney Festival of Fantasy parade at Disney World in Orlando, FL.

As a part of regular band class, students perform for select athletic events throughout the school year.