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1924

[p. 118] Howard Band. The Howard band was organized in September, 1923, under the able directorship of Professor Fred G. Wiegand. Although the first time such an enterprise has been undertaken here, it has proven a tremendous accomplishment. At first only about fifteen members could be mustered and success seemed impossible, but by November there were over thirty enrolled, and on the day of the Birmingham-Southern- Howard game forty-four uniformed "Sousarites" gave spirit to the fracas. From that number thirty earned their letters.

We are firmly founded now and our greatest desire is that the sound which rang out that September morning may be perpetually relayed throughout all the sessions which are to follow and so establish our present bright hope into a magnificent tradition.

1940

1957

[p.112] Band gives the beat to the student body pep squad as they vigorously sing "Go, Go Howard." This fleet of musicians played an indispensable part in the display of school spirit at the pep rallies and football games during the year.

The spirit shown by the band was sponsored by Dr. George W. Koski. He has often been deemed by the student body as "Mr. School Spirit" from the ranks of the faculty.

1963

1967

[p.199] Samford University Marching Band, James Mabry, Director