People
Emily Amburgey
- Clarinet Section Leader
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- Email: emily_amburgey2@mymail.eku.edu
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This season I am excited to share my love of music and marching band with my section. I’m also excited to have fun and to perform with my best friends. 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- Email: kendra_bennett48@mymail.eku.edu
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"Be the one who makes others feel included."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 & Piccolo Section Leader
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- Email: mckenzie_blevins36@mymail.eku.edu
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I am most excited about for next year is meeting new people and building strong connections and relationships. 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- Email: erin_burns11@mymail.eku.edu
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I’m looking forward for game days and before the games and being able to hang out and get food with my section and doing tailgate performance. 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- Email: matthew_cannada@mymail.eku.edu
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I am excited about creating an organized and welcoming drumline that produces quality music.
Jon Clause
- Sousaphone Section Leader
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- Email: anthony_gonzalez@mymail.eku.edu
Savanna Harvey
- Color Guard Captain
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- Email: jediah_holman7@mymail.eku.edu
Mackenzie Hurley
- Flute & Piccolo Section Leader
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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)
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- 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)
- Department: EKU Marching Colonels
- Email: devan_tussey3@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!
