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Anniston Star - Jacksonville High School's next band director a JSU graduate
"While at JSU, Bennett held several leadership positions in the Marching Southerners, serving as a section leader."
"I’m very excited and I'm ready to go..."
Anniston Star - JSU band’s tradition of hymn dates back decades
By the time Marty Boyles arrived at JSU as a freshman trumpet player in 1979, the song had become an entrenched tradition.
“It was always the last thing we did,” said Boyles...“It was always a special moment that even more solidified the feeling of family in Southerners.”
The Huffington Post, United Kingdom - London Ushers In 2012 With New Year's Day Parade
"The Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners, from Alabama, kicked the procession off, followed swiftly by All The Queen's Horses."
Anniston Star - Marching to London:
JSU’s Southerners invited to perform in New Year’s Day 2012 Parade across the pond.
JSU’s Southerners invited to perform in New Year’s Day 2012 Parade across the pond.
“It’s probably the biggest honor we’ve ever received,” Bodiford said. “We’re just incredibly honored and excited about the opportunity.
“I’ll believe it when I see it on TV,” said Zach Hill, a fifth-year trumpeter. “This is Jacksonville, Alabama. Things like this aren’t supposed to happen here.”