Emily Amburgey
Clarinet Section Leader
Music Education Major
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Email: emily_amburgey2@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about the Marching Colonels is the family atmosphere and the feeling of home. These people become your best friends and the staff cares so much for all of the students. We all truly become a family by the end of the season.
Kendra Bennett
Color Guard Captain
Criminal Justice Major
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Email: kendra_bennett48@mymail.eku.edu
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I am excited to make many new memories with everyone.
My favorite thing about the Marching Colonels is making lifelong friendships along with having an amazing support system.
McKenzie Blevins
Flute and Piccolo Section Leader
Art Education Major
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Email: mckenzie_blevins36@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about being in the Marching Colonels is the traditions that we pass down, and the people that I am always surrounded with. It is truly like having a second family.
Erin Burns
Marching Baritone Section Leader
Music Education Major
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Email: erin_burns11@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite part about being a part of the marching colonels is the people and the atmosphere that is created.
Matthew Cannada
Drumline Section Leader
Management Major
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Email: matthew_cannada@mymail.eku.edu
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Jon Clause
Sousaphone Section Leader
Music Education Major
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Email: jonathan_clause@mymail.eku.edu
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I really look forward to being on the field and performing for so many fans that love what we do almost as much as we do.
Of the things I love about the Marching Colonels, I really love the atmosphere, the friendships and playing really fun music with some really fun people.
Olivia Connolly
Drum Major
Music Education Major
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Email: olivia_connolly@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about the Marching Colonels is the fun energy and tight-knit community!
Allen Crump
Trombone Section Leader
Music Education Major
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Email: allen_crump7@mymail.eku.edu
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I’m most excited about the new repertoire we will be performing, as well as the growth that the ensemble could see due to our Marching Colonel with a day.
Kaylee Deatherage
Trumpet Section Leader
Music Education Major
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Email: kaylee_deatherage3@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about this band is the family you make here. I’m thankful for the family I’ve made, not just in the trumpet section, but from the whole band.
Brennika Debus
Twirler Captain
Communications Major
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Email: brennika_debus@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about being in the Marching Colonels is that I get to pursue my love of twirling alongside a community of people that support, value, and welcome me.
Trinity Fogleman
Drum Major
Music Industry Recording Arts Major
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Email: trinity_fogleman@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about the Marching Colonels is the positive energy that we bring to EKU!
Anthony Gonzalez
Drumline Caption Staff
Music Education Major
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Email: anthony_gonzalez@mymail.eku.edu
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Savanna Harvey
Color Guard Captain
Math Education Major
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Email: savanna_harvey15@mymail.eku.edu
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“I’m so excited for this season and the friendships it will bring. I can’t wait to be back on the field again!”
Jediah Holman
Maroonette Captain
Criminal Justice Major
Contact Information
Email: jediah_holman7@mymail.eku.edu
Mackenzie Hurley
Flute & Piccolo Section Leader
Business Major
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Email: mackenzie_hurley@mymail.eku.edu
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I am excited to work to pull the section together and let the old and new members know that they can all rely on each other as well as their leaders for support in and outside of the band.
My favorite thing about the Marching Colonels is the energy we bring to everything that we do, on and off the field.
Garrett Keene
Drum Major
Music Performance Major
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Email: garrett_keene@mymail.eku.edu
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I am most excited to continue to grow the friendships I made last season and to meet all of the new members.
Ashley Pekola
Clarinet Section Leader
Music Education Major
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Email: ashley_pekola@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite part of the marching colonels is the atmosphere and how we truly feel like a family unit both within the sections and as a whole.
Brayden Proffitt
Drumline Section Leader
Finance & Accounting Double Major
Contact Information
Email: donnie_proffitt4@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about the marching colonels is the implementation of a “family-first” environment. While we value musicianship and perfecting our craft, we don’t lose sight of our true goal: To create life-long memories and lasting traditions.
Michael Randles
Trumpet Section Leader
Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Major
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Email: michael_randles4@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about the Marching Colonels is how much fun we have performing and seeing the audience’s reactions after an awesome show.
Andrew Rhoton
Saxophone Section Leader (Tenors)
Computer Science Major
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Email: andrew_rhoton@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about the Marching Colonels is how much of a family we are and how much fun we have. I’m always having a good time and have made friends that will last the rest of my life. I’m so excited for the season to start and to meet all the new marchers!
Sierra Richards
Personnel & Logistics Coordinator
Music Education Major
Contact Information
Email: sierra_richards95@mymail.eku.edu
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My favorite thing about the marching colonels is the energy and passion that is brought to everything we do. Everyone always puts in 110% and it really shows when we perform.
Lydia Smith
Horn/Mellophone Section Leader
Music Education Major
Contact Information
Email: lydia_smith288@mymail.eku.edu
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I’m most excited to meet to new people next season and find out what shows were doing, and my favorite thing about being a part of the Marching Colonels is game days because I love going crazy in the stands with my section and pretending like I understand football.
Devan Tussey
Saxophone Section Leader (Altos)
Music Industry Major
Contact Information
Email: devan_tussey3@mymail.eku.edu
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Being a member of the Marching Colonels means much more to me than playing in an ensemble; the relationships I have formed, and will continue to form, gives much more meaning to being a ‘Marching Colonel.’ I’m so excited to take on this position and make this group even better!
My favorite thing about the Marching Colonels is how much of a family we are and how much fun we have. I’m always having a good time and have made friends that will last the rest of my life. I’m so excited for the season to start and to meet all the new marchers!