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Sound of Spirit Marching Band
Ramona High School
Dynasty Band, Riverside, CA
The marching band has become an All-
American staple at school sporting events.
Varsity Brands sought to honor one marching
band that brings talent, innovation and
dedication to events year round. The
Ramona Dynasty Band has gained both
national and international recognition –
the team has performed across the world,
and recently set the world record for largest
Monopoly board as part of an interactive,
one-of-a-kind show.
Earle High School
Pride of Earle, Earle, AR
The Pride of Earle Marching Band
provides students a diverse and
welcoming community; the band
has a strong presence in both the
school and community at large.
Great Oak High School
Spirit of Great Oak, Temecula, CA
The Great Oak Marching Band lives
by a philosophy of SPIRIT (Scholarship,
Passion,Integrity,Reflection,Involvement
and Teamwork),which they bring to
dozens of school and community
events throughout the year.
Wilburton High School
Wilburton Purple Pride, Wilburton,
OK
For decades, the Wilburton Purple
Pride marching band has been a
staple of game night, the heart of
local parades, and the inspiration at
student pep assemblies.
ACHIEVEMENT
Presented by
Student to Celebrate:
Nevis High School
Keifer Miller, Nevis, MN
In searching for a Student to Celebrate, Varsity Brands hoped
to find a student who has a deep and genuine love for his or
her school – a student the community could rely on to remain
enthusiastic, optimistic and loyal. Keifer Miller, an honor student
and captain of three school sports at Nevis High School. Keifer
serves as a mentor and friend to younger students throughout
the school district. He is also heavily involved in Special Olympics
Unified Sports, and serves as a coach for basketball, bowling,
track and field, and aquatics.
Finalist
Finalist
Cedar Creek High School
Will Kirkland, Ruston, LA
Senior Will Kirkland
reinvented his school’s
student section – the
“Cougar Cage” to increase
school spirit and athletic
achievement.
Chapin High School
Turner Bonham, Chapin, SC
Student body president
Turner Bonham is a
varsity athlete, active
club participant and the
leader of the school’s pep
club, setting an example
of enthusiasm, spirit and
sportsmanship.
Erie High School
Stephanie Thulen, Erie, IL
Senior Stephanie Thulen,
a driven student and
talented singer, launched
Cardinal Kindness to
create a more kind and
compassionate student
environment for all students.
Hillcrest High School
Sarah Weese, Riverside, CA
Sarah Weese, Sophomore
Class President, athlete
and BMX champion serves
as a positive role model
by speaking out about
her experience with Type I
Diabetes.