Do you have the summertime blues? Are you longing to dust off that instrument case and expand some "Simple Gifts" Circles on Mountaineer Field? Well, fellow marchers, you are in luck because the beginning of another exciting season with the "Pride of West Virginia" is just around the corner!

Last season was a great success! The band played some great tunes, marched impressive drill, and closed the season with an amazing performance at 2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Arizona. We drum majors are looking forward to another busy year and will do our best to serve this organization and its members.

To the returning veterans, we are excited to see and work with all of you again. This season has the potential to be the best season yet!

To the new members, we welcome you to the 107th edition of "The Pride" and are looking forward to meeting and working with you! We hope that you find this organization to be a great place to work, play, meet new people and experience the unforgettable!

See you at band camp!

Emily Smallwood and Jason Bennett
2008 Season Drum Majors