Band to Receive New Uniforms
Junior drum major Sarah Sellers sits with old jackets in the uniform room. “[The old uniforms] are falling apart,” Sellers said. “Our physical appearance has a big impact on how we are judged at competitions. We’ve worked so hard to have people notice how much we need the new uniforms.” Sellers participated in fundraisers such as selling cheesecakes and beef jerky sticks. | Julia Nall photo
January 26, 2016
The Legacy of Bryant marching band is leaving a bit of their legacy behind as they trade eight- year-old uniforms for new ones. The school board voted Thursday to grant the band $105,510 for new uniforms. Band students and parents have been lobbying and fundraising for new uniforms since before the failure of last year’s millage, which halted the school board’s efforts to help. The initial plan was for the school board to buy the uniforms and for band to pay back eventually–however, with $14,000 raised by band fundraisers after 10 months, it would have taken approximately 75 months to pay the school board back.
“[The money] is going to go back to the kids, whatever we do,” band director Keith Matthews said.
The Band Parent Organization, who spearheaded the uniform financial efforts, has announced that they will not stop fundraising. Money will be directed elsewhere within the band.
The new uniforms are inspired by Drum Corps International groups, primarily the Blue Devils and Blue Knights. Instead of blue and white, the current colors, uniforms will be blue and black, which Matthews hopes will make them last longer. The uniform order is expected to be in for the 2016-2017 marching season.
Marshall Callicott | Feb 4, 2016 at 10:28 pm
I am a proud Bryant High school student because I get to be a part of, “The Legacy of Bryant,”. The Legacy has shown me how truly awesome it is to join the field with (roughly) 250 other students in uniform to represent our school and our combined talent. I look forward to our new uniforms showing the school spirit of BHS. It’s a Great day to be a Bryant Hornet!!! Woo Band! Keep up the good work Julia!
Sarah Sellers | Feb 3, 2016 at 8:06 am
So excited for how great we’re going to look!!
Sebastian Diaz | Feb 3, 2016 at 8:05 am
Julia, what an excellent article. Quite nice! I am profoundly ecstatic for next year. Where will the Legacy go? I don’t have a definite answer for that, but I can say we’re going far. Fantastic people in snazzy new uniforms, what a time to be alive! #bhsisthebest #legacyforever
Allison Mundy | Feb 3, 2016 at 8:04 am
Thanks Dad for getting us uniforms
Alex Trantham | Feb 2, 2016 at 4:56 pm
Can’t wait to see them on the field next year.
Paula Barker | Feb 2, 2016 at 4:03 pm
Congratulations! Much deserved!
Bella Cusimano | Jan 29, 2016 at 9:12 am
Great job on this article Julia! Can’t wait to come back next year to see how awesome y’all will look and sound! #legacyforever
Amber Broadhurst | Jan 29, 2016 at 9:09 am
So excited for next year’s uniforms!
Brittney Boyte | Jan 29, 2016 at 9:09 am
So excited
Katy Edwards | Jan 29, 2016 at 8:17 am
Very good points in why the Band needs new uniforms.
Autumn Pruett | Jan 29, 2016 at 8:16 am
Nice photo! Shows interest.
Kori KOrdsmeier | Jan 29, 2016 at 7:56 am
I love the new uniforms!
Nicholas Herrington | Jan 29, 2016 at 7:46 am
This is so exciting, I can’t wait until next marching season when we use them!
Bryce | Jan 28, 2016 at 2:44 pm
This looks great! Excited about the new uniforms!
Hawkin Starke | Jan 28, 2016 at 2:43 pm
Wow this is such a great story! *inspiration* *style* *elegance* *wow*
Damon Peters | Jan 28, 2016 at 2:41 pm
This makes very good points. It’s the best article I’ve read so far.
Momma Christy | Jan 28, 2016 at 11:05 am
I’m so proud of you band kids and so excited about the new uniforms! You’re hard work paid off and you deserve this!!!
Momma Christy | Jan 28, 2016 at 11:05 am
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