The sun is shining and our marchers are taking the practice field to get a head start on the 2026 Marching Band Season. As a new or returning marching band parent, there is a lot to be done before our marchers can take the field for the July band camp. We have tried to simplify this process by providing a checklist to get your student set for marching success.

26-27Band Parent Checklist

Congratulations to Johnathan Lunn on winning his contract to march for Spirit of Atlanta 2026. This summer will mark the 50th anniversary of the Spirit of Atlanta’s participation in Drum Corp International. Look for Johnathan in the Baritone section as he competes around the U.S. against other top DCI bands.

Congratulations to Olivia Alvarez on her selection for Macy’s Great American Marching Band. She will be performing with the Color Guard at the 100th anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in NYC.

Congratulations to the SMHS Panther Pride 2026-2027 Color Guard!

• Olivia Alvarez
• Alexis Bexley
• Angelina Bueno-Perez
• Delaney Clay
• Miriam Hathaway
• Lily Haywood
• Naomi Mitchell
• Jillian Moore
• Lauren Moyer
• Dylan Pierpont
• Lucie Samuhel
• Nevaeh Sims
• Evie Taylor
• Anna Thornton
• Maggie Mendes

We look forward to seeing you perform in the 2026 marching season.

Congratulations to Andrew Sexton, our 2026 ALL STATE Percussion participant!

Congratulations to Alexis King on being selected as the Drum Major for the 2026 Marching Band season.

The following students were accepted for participation in UGA Janfest which is being held from January 15th – 17th.

• Anna Schafer
• Andrew Colbert
• John Bostick
• Peter Bostick
• Hope Brown
• Johnathan Lunn
• James Walter
• Fuller Cauble
• Colby St. Mary

Congratulations to our students who made District Honor Band this year. District Honor Band will be taking place on February 6th and 7th this year.

• Leah Hansen
• Nev Evans
• Andrew Colbert
• Josephine Marx
• Bronson Marx
• Colby St. Mary (1st Chair!)
• Fuller Cauble (2nd Chair!)
• James Walter
• Andrew Sexton
• John Bostick

Alternates:

• Anna Schafer
• Emily Szoke
• Brian Kwon