Student Leadership
Drum Major
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Grant Skinner Hometown: Smyrna, Tennessee Bio: Grant is studying Broadcast Meteorology and a minor in Music. Having not previously marched before college, he learned marching and began his career with the Jaguar Marching Band in his freshman year. He was selected to be a mellophone section leader in his sophomore year and was selected later that year as Head Drum Major. He has also been involved in the USA Wind Ensemble, USA Symphony Band, and the USA Symphony Orchestra throughout his academic career. In addition to the JMB, he is also involved in the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Student Leaders United, and the Meteorology Club. He enjoys spending time with friends as well as watching and playing various sports. |
Assistant Drum Major
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Cecelia Prentiss Hometown: Biloxi, Mississippi Bio: Cecelia is beginning her first year of South’s Master of Occupational Therapy program. This past May I graduated from South with my Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a minor in Spanish. This will be my 5th year in the JMB and my 2nd year as Assistant Drum Major. I am a piccolo player and served as section leader for one year as well. Outside of band, I enjoy teaching swimming lessons over the summer and spending time with friends and family. I am excited to spend one final year with the JMB and can’t wait to see everyone in the stands this season! |
Graduate Assistants
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Destin Hinkel Hometown: Hurley, MS Bio: Destin is in his second year as a master’s student here at the University of South Alabama. I completed my undergraduate here at USA, and I taught public school band in the area before returning full time to graduate school. I’m excited to be returning as a graduate assistant for the JMB, and while I was an undergrad I served as the trombone section leader. I remain active as a private trombone teacher in the community, and I continue to play with university ensembles! I currently reside here in Mobile with my wife, Jessica and our dog, Zoey. |
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Cody Morrison Hometown: Huntsville, AL Bio: Cody earned his Bachelor's Degree in Instrumental Music Education from the University of South Alabama, and is currently completing his studies for a Master's Degree in Music Education. After earning his undergraduate degree, Cody spent a year as the band director at Choctaw County High School, and has worked with a number of other middle and high school band programs in the Mobile and Baldwin County area. Cody is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. |
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Nathan Shadix Hometown: Prattville, AL Bio: Nathan Shadix is a 2016 graduate of the University of South Alabama where he earned a Bachelor’s in Music Education. After completing his degree, he spent the next four years teaching elementary, middle, and high school music at Bayside Academy. Nathan is excited to return to his alma mater as a graduate assistant and to be working with the Jaguar Marching Band. |
Student Assistant Conductors
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Bethany Driggers Hometown: Stapleton, AL Bio: Bethany is a senior Music Education major here at South. This will be her fourth year in the Jaguar Marching Band. Before becoming a Student Assistant, she served as a Mellophone Section Leader for two years. I am also currently the Vice President of Membership of Sigma Alpha Iota. I am looking forward to having another great season on the field! |
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Destiny Miskel Hometown: Bay Minette, AL Bio: Destiny is a senior Music Education major. This will be my fourth year in the JMB. I served as trombone section leader last year, and this will be my first year as a student assistant. I spend most of my time involved in the music department, where I play in several ensembles and serve as Vice President of Ritual for our chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota.
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Piccolo
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Marlo Daniels Hometown: Gulf Shores, AL Bio: This season I will currently be a Junior majoring in Music with a concentration
in Specific Outside Fields to apply to Vet School in the summer! This will be my third
season with the JMB and I am so excited! |
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Jaishon Robinson Hometown: Mobile, AL Bio: Jaishon is majoring in Music with concentrations in Music Education and Instrumental Performance. Outside of the JMB you can catch me reading, cooking/baking, or working at the Mobile Symphony. I’m also a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and collegiate mentor for Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra. I’m looking forward to this new marching season. If you see me around say “Hi.” Go Jags! |
Clarinet
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Cheyenne Higgs Hometown: Diamondhead, MS Bio: I am a senior studying music education. This is my third year marching with the Jaguar Marching Band and my second year serving as one of the JMB clarinet section leaders! Outside of band and school, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, gardening, and traveling. |
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Sarah Wilson Hometown: Daphne, AL Bio: I am a senior Music Education major and this will be my fourth year in the JMB. I have performed in many other ensembles as well, including Clarinet Choir, the USA Wind Ensemble, the USA Symphony Orchestra, and a handful of other woodwind ensembles. Outside of band I spend my time catching up on my favorite shows or walking around our local parks. Besides being a section leader, I also have the privilege of serving as the President of the Zeta Gamma chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. |
Saxophone
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Blake Bodie Hometown: Gulfport, MS Bio: Blake is a senior Music Education major and this is his third year with the JMB
and second as a section leader. Outside of the JMB I am involved with Scouts BSA as
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Connor Daley Hometown: Wetumpka, AL Bio: Connor is currently a senior at the University of South Alabama. This is his fourth year in the JMB and his second year as a section leader. Outside of JMB, Connor enjoys listening to music, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and watching basketball games. |
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Reagan Bonner Hometown: Oneonta, AL Bio: I am a third year Mechanical Engineering student here at South. I am President
for USA's Society of Automotive Engineers chapter, Outreach Coordinator for USA's
Society of Women Engineers chapter, |
Trumpet
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Austin Allen Hometown: Dauphin Island, AL Bio: I am a music education major and this will be my third year with the JMB. I am a proud member and the Fraternity Education Officer of Phi Mu Alpha. In my spare time I like to do anything that is outside and being with friends and family. |
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Brett Fabacher Hometown: Gulfport, MS Bio: Hi my name is Brett Fabacher and I am a Music Education major at the University of South Alabama and I’m a part of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. This is my fourth year with the JMB in the trumpet section. I’m really excited to get back on the field and have a great year. |
Mellophone
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Catherine Power Hometown: Robertsdale, AL Bio: I am a Music Education Major here at South. This will be my 4th year in the JMB and 2nd year as part of the leadership team. I am also a member of Sigma Alpha Iota. |
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Ashley Santo Hometown: Pensacola, Fl Bio: I am a senior studying Mathematics and Statistics with a minor in Economics. This will be my third year marching with the JMB! When I’m not cheering on my Jags at games (Go Jags!), I enjoy spending my free time with Campus Outreach college ministry. |
Trombone
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Nicholas Herboso Hometown: Fairhope, AL Bio: I am a meteorology major and music minor here at USA. I have always enjoyed music
for as long as I can remember so I continue many band activities outside of the university.
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Josh Walker Hometown: Mobile, AL Bio: I’m a Music Education major. I’m a massive Star Wars fan! Outside of band I enjoy hanging out and watching movies with friends. I am also a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity! |
Baritone
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Luke Love Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Bio: I am a sophomore majoring in History and going along the Pre-Med track. This is my second year in the JMB and first year on the leadership team. I am a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta and hope to one day become a doctor. Outside of band I enjoy playing video games, sports, and hanging out with friends. |
Sousaphone
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Larry Harbison Hometown: Dauphin Island, AL Bio: My name is Larry Harbison, I’m currently a junior at USA and this is my third
year with the JMB and my second year on leadership. I am a Biomedical sciences major
here at South and am in the Auburn Harrison School of Pharmacy Early Acceptance program.
Besides the MB, I am also a member of the University of South Alabama Catholic Student
Association and am currently president of the USA Future |
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Timothy Taldon Hometown: Theodore, AL Bio: I am Timothy Taldon and I am a senior Music Education major. While I enjoy being in the JMB, I have a few hobbies that include listening to high fidelity music and graphic design. Since life is going back to normal, I'm looking forward to this year. Go Jags! |
Jaguar Drumline
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Hometown: Foley, AL Bio: I am a Junior Music Performance major in my third year marching snare in the JMB, and my second year as Section Leader. I also am Warden for Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity. Outside of South, I work full-time at Chick-fil-A, as well as gigging and performing in the Baldwin and Mobile area. I enjoy studying macrobiology and conservation, playing tennis, longboarding, and cooking. |
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Livie Puranen Hometown: Prattville, AL Bio: I am currently a junior here at South studying Recreational Therapy. Off the field, you can usually find me with Sigma Alpha Iota, PASSAGE, or baking enough cookies to feed the entire JMB. |
Color Guard
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Annalise Bonner Hometown: Madison, AL Bio: Besides being a proud member of the JMB, I’m a Biomedical Sciences major with a Spanish minor of the Honors College. Meanwhile, I’m involved in SGA as an Associate Justice and additionally govern Green Jags as President. This is certainly reflected in my home that displays several assorted plants. I always enjoy a yummy smoothie or hot teas whether I’m studying or playing Just Dance. |
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Hometown: Madison, AL Bio: I’m Abigail, and I’m so excited to be one of the 3 Color Guard captains this year! I’m a huge Harry Potter fan and love to be outside soaking up the sun on my skateboard! I am a senior completing my degree in Criminal Justice and my minor in Psychology. I cannot wait to meet everyone this year, It'll be so great! As always GO JAGS!!! |
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Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL Bio: Hi ! I am a junior Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy) major and this is
my third year in the JMB . This will be my second year in a leadership position and
I am super excited for this marching band |
Operations Officer
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Brooke Penix Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL Bio: I am a Professional Health Sciences major with a concentration in Healthcare
Administration. Outside of band I enjoy focusing on my passion of photography and
working to better my skills set. I am also a |
Public Relations
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Emily Sims Hometown: Gulf Breeze, FL Bio: Emily is a junior who is majoring in Nursing here at South. Outside of the JMB
she is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota and works at Chick-Fil-A. She is very excited
for the upcoming season and to meet all the new |
Instrument Supply Officer
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Larry Harbison Hometown: Dauphin Island, Alabama Bio: My name is Larry Harbison, I’m currently a junior at USA and this is my third
year with the JMB and my second year on leadership. I am a Biomedical sciences major
here at South and am in the Auburn |
Service Officer
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Zander Westphal Hometown: Robertsdale, AL Bio: Zander graduated from Robertsdale High School and is currently a Music Education
major at the University of South Alabama. He is currently the conductor of the Gulf
Coast Saxophone Ensemble, a |
Uniform Officers
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Jacob Brand Hometown: Birmingham, AL Bio: I am a Junior at the University of South Alabama majoring in Biology Pre-Vet with a minor in Marine Science. This will be my third year in the Jaguar Marching Band as part of the Jaguar Trumpet Line. I am a Brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and I enjoying spending time with my friends. Outside of the JMB, I spend my time renovating my house and watching movies. I look forward to this exciting year as one of the Uniform Officers, and meeting all of the new JMB members. I cannot wait for this season to start! |
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Jade Slater Hometown: Hartford, AL Bio: I am a senior Music Education Major and a part of the South Alabama trumpet studio.
This will be my fourth year in the JMB and my first year as a part of leadership.
I am also a member of the music |
Social Activities Officer
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Tanner Madden Hometown: Mobile, AL Bio: I am a Junior Music Education major here at South. I am also the President of the Epsilon Delta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity. Outside of band I enjoy playing video games and collecting various “nerd” memorabilia.
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Deanna Scopolites Hometown: Mobile, AL |
Personnel Officer
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Josh Walker Hometown: Mobile, Alabama Bio: I’m a Music Education major. I’m a massive Star Wars fan! Outside of band I enjoy hanging out and watching movies with friends. I am also a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity! |
JMB Librarian
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Reese Liggett Hometown: Daphne, AL Bio: I am a Sophomore Music Ed major here at South and this will be my second year
in the JMB! I am a clarinetist here at South and I am a member of the Phi Mu Alpha
Sinfonia fraternity. Outside of music I |
