HHS Band alumni to gather for reunion
To honor the Homewood High School Patriot Band’s upcoming 85th Annual Rose Bowl Parade, former members of The Patriot Band are reuniting. All former instrumentalists, Star Spangled Girls, majorettes and Patriot Color Guard members who graduated HHS between 1972 and 2013 are invited to participate in the Alumni Pre-Game Show at Waldrop Stadium on Friday evening, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
In addition to recognizing the current band, the alumni reunion show will honor Annie Laura Burton, who has refurbished band uniforms for the past 42 years. Proceeds from registration will benefit the Annie Laura Burton uniform fund.
Participating alumni will rehearse on Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the high school and then head to Waldrop Stadium for a tailgate meal prior to the pre-game show at 7 p.m.
1992 Drum Major and reunion organizer Chris Morrow will supply instruments and flags to band alumni who need them.
The reunion festivities will continue on Saturday, Sept. 28 with a picnic at the West Homewood Park pavilion for a picnic from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Attendees should bring a sack lunch, and beverages will be on sale to benefit the uniform fund.
“This is so mind boggling how many former Star Spangled Girls have emailed me and are so enthusiastic about this opportunity,” said Cindy Wade, who created the HHS Star Spangled Girls Dance Line in 1972. “We are glad this is going to be such a positive experience and bring together members who graduated in various decades.”
Registration for former members is $25 and includes a T-shirt, parking at the field and a tailgate meal prior to the show.
To register visit hhspatriotbandreunion.eventbrite.com by Sept. 11. For more email hhspatriotbandreunion@gmail.com.