Story originally published in Western Carolinian, Oct. 8 edition. Western Carolina University and the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will be hosting the Tournament of Champions on Oct. 17. For 21 years, WCU has been hosting this competition for high schools’ bands from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina to compete for the […]
Pride of the Mountains hosts Tournament of Champions
October 22, 2025 by
The sounds of brass and woodwinds mingled with the beat of drums and the cheers of the crowd, filling the crisp mountain air as spectators gathered in the stands. Student performers hustled on and off the field, flags shimmered under the stadium lights, and the synchronized pulse of marching feet moved through the stadium. From […]
Pride of the Mountains Marches for Homecoming Celebration
November 17, 2023 by
Story co-produced with Stewart Butler. Homecoming week at Western Carolina University gathers the Catamount community to celebrate togetherness and the achievements of alumni. There’s one part of the community in particular that brings excitement and life into the occasion – The Pride of the Mountain Marching Band. From the Rose Bowl Parade in 2011 to […]
WCU student takes pottery skills beyond the classroom
April 26, 2023 by
No matter what your interest is as an artist, many would agree that art comes from the heart. For Nicole Petersohn, a WCU senior, this could not be further from the truth. Petersohn has found her artistic passion in the form of pottery and Western has been a wonderful place for it to flourish. Growing […]
Into the world of WCU Winter Guard
May 6, 2022 by
As intimidating as it might look to spin a 6-foot metal pole in the air, if you want a sport to keep you active but still have a creative outlet- consider trying out for Catamount Color Guard. The Catamount Color Guard (CCG) is a part of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band and performs […]
Pride of the Mountains returns to NYC
November 22, 2019 by
Over 540 Western Carolina students and Pride of the Mountains marching band members will stomp the streets of New York City during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. This is the second time for POTM to march in the 93 year old history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They lead the parade in 2014. […]
