Student Leadership

Alex Linton

Alex is a senior Biology major with a Pre-Veterinary focus and a minor in Music. She plans to attend Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine after she graduates from USA. According to Alex, her favorite things are dogs, music, family, friends, and more dogs!

Jonah Hadaway

Jonah is a Sophomore Radiologic Sciences major. He was named the first Assistant Drum Major in JMB history! Outside of the JMB, Jonah enjoys being in the outdoors, playing sports, and hanging with friends.

Dillon Franklin

My name is Dillon Franklin and I am a fifth year Music Education major. I am from Vance, AL which is twenty minutes out side of Tuscaloosa. This coming season will be my fifth year with the JMB.

Robert Pearson

I am a Mobile native who graduated from Baker High School in 2014. This will be my 5th year at USA and in the JMB. My major is Criminal Justice with a minor in Business.

Michaela Rader

Michaela was born and raised in Jewell, Iowa. Her major is exercise science with a minor in dance. It will be her first year in the JMB.

Hanna Ardrey

My name is Hanna Ardrey and I am from Fairhope, Alabama. This is my third year with the JMB and my first year as a piccolo section leader. I am a junior majoring in Music Education.

Stephen Howze

Stephen Howze, native of Mobile, is a senior music business major who is entering his third year in the JMB. Outside of his studies, he plays the role of the wind section for The Evolutionary Experience, Bell & Whistle, the Church of God that Jesus Built, Inc., and various churches in the Mobile area. Recently he joined the Joe Jefferson Players in their productions of Ragtime the musical and Bent Broadway, the first benefit concert of its kind to be shown in Mobile.

Dakota Bilbrey

I am from Mobile, AL. My major is biology with a concentration in marine biology and a minor in instrumental music. I have been a member of the JMB for three years.

Allie Randall

Allie Randall is a sophomore music education major and French minor from Ocean Springs, MS. This will be her 2nd year as a member of the JMB. She is looking forward to help build a community within the band!

Brittany Daniels

My name is Brittney Daniels! I am a senior psychology major and I am from Mobile, Alabama. This will be my fourth year in the Jaguar Marching Band!

Steven Overlaur

I am a Senior Biomedical Sciences major. This upcoming year will be my fourth year in the JMB. I am originally from Birmingham, Alabama, but now call both Mobile and Las Vegas my home.

Ryan Daniels

My name is Ryan Daniels and I am from Birmingham, Alabama. I am a junior majoring in nursing. This will be my third year in the Jaguar Marching Band.

Tyler Butler

My name is Tyler Butler. I am a sophomore music education major, and I am From Mobile, Alabama. This will be my second year in the Jaguar Marching Band, and my first year as one of three trumpet section leaders.

Noah Taylor

My name is Noah Taylor and I’m an Exercise Science major from Fultondale, Alabama. This will be my fourth year in the Jaguar Marching Band.

Erick Wicklund

My name is Erick Wicklund and I am from Gautier, MS. This will be my fourth and final year in the Jaguar Marching Band. I am a trumpet player and Music Education Major.

Emma Brown

Emma Brown is a junior Music Education major from Ocean Springs, MS. She has served the JMB for three years, two of which as a mellophone section leader. She performs in many music ensembles while also holding an officer position in Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity.

Charlie Harrison

My name is Charles Harrison, I am a Mobile native who graduated from Mary G. Montgomery High School in 2015. Ever since I’ve been a student at the University of South Alabama and a proud member of the Jaguar Marching Band! Going into what is hopefully my fourth and final year I’ll be serving as one of the two Mellophone section leaders, as well as being the Sports Editor of the school paper and a radio personality on the student run  97.1 The Prowl; In addition to all of this I’m a double major studying history and music. Following the completion of my schooling I plan on moving to the lovely city of Boston, where I would one day like to spend my days watching the Red Sox and writing about it for money.

Drew Rowell

I’m from Calhoun, Georgia and went to high school at Calhoun High School. I’m a second year Civil Engineering major. I’ve been playing trombone in the JMB for three years.

Tres Harrison

Hi, I’m Tres Harrison. I’m a history major from Millbrook, Alabama. I’ve been a trombone player in the JMB for three years.

Kevin Bowlin

I am from Birmingham, AL, I’m majoring in Civil Engineering, and I’m going into my 3rd year of the JMB.

Dalton Horne

Hey there! My name is Dalton Horne, and I'm from Ocean Springs, Mississippi. I'm currently a junior studying music education. I play in several different groups including

Tuba/Euphonium ensemble, Brass ensemble, and Wind ensemble. I've had the privilege of serving  as first chair in the latter, and am excited to come back for my second year of being sousaphone section  leader in the JMB. Go jags!

Micheal Williams

Micheal was born in Coon Rapids, MN and graduated high school from East Central in Hurley, MS. He is a junior this year studying instrumental music education.

Noah Gorum

Hey, I'm Noah Gorum and I'm from Mobile, Alabama. I play snare drum and it's my fourth year in the JMB. I'm majoring in business.

Lucy Puranen

My name is Lucy Puranen and I'm from Prattville, AL. I am a Speech and Hearing Science Major. This will be my third year marching in the JMB, and I am super excited for the upcoming season!

Ish Williams

My name is Ishmael Williams. I am a senior from Prattville, AL majoring in Sport and Recreation Management. This is my 5th year marching with the JMB.

Kindall Calhoun

I am a third year majoring in Biology with a concentration in Marine Sciences and a minor in Medicine. I am a cofounder and Vice President for the Marine Science Student Association where almost all of my free time goes into volunteering for organizations that allows me to work with sea turtles, water quality monitoring, sharks, and other aspects to the marine world. I am proud to be representing my school and the JMB in all of what I do and I can’t wait to be a leader to this amazing organization, GO JAGS!

Ashley Frizzell

I am a Mobile local who graduated from Satsuma HS in 2015. I am going to be a senior at USA and this will also be my 4th year in the JMB! My major is Professional Health Sciences with a concentration in management.

Jessi Wright

I am from Mobile, Alabama. My major is Therapeutic Recreation. I am a senior and this will be my fourth year in the JMB.

Tucker Donald

My name is Tucker Donald. I am from Spanish Fort, AL. This is my second year in the JMB. I am majoring in mechanical engineering.

Carol Hudak

My name is Carol Hudak I am from Prattville, AL. I am a junior and in my 3rd year with the JMB. I major in collaborative elementary education.

Kayla Brookins

I am from Mobile, Alabama. Professional Health Sciences major with a concentration in Management. This will be my 4th year in the JMB.

Dakota Wilson

My name is Dakota Wilson and I am from Mobile, Alabama. I am a History major with a minor in Museum Studies. With my degree I hope to one day become a museum curator. This year begins my 3rd season as a member of the Jaguar Marching Band. Go Jags!

Andrew Bumpers

Andrew is a Junior Business Marketing major at the University of South Alabama. I was born and raised here in Mobile, Alabama, and I hopes to one day open my own music store.

Anna Reimer

My name is Anna Reimer and I am from Chicago, Illinois. I am a Junior and in my third year with the JMB. I am majoring in Marine Biology.

Frank Badners

I am a sophomore Business Administration major. I attended Foley High School and  played in their band for 6 years. My hobbies include playing trombone, working on cars, hunting and fishing, and spending time with family.

Israel Valenzuela

My name is Israel Valenzuela. I am from Ocean Springs, MS. I am currently a sophomore at South and this will be my 2nd year in the JMB. I am majoring in Music with a Pre-Med track.

Kyle Brookins

From Daphne Alabama.  3rd JMB member-Mellophone.  Studying Music Education