This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Who’s the baddest band in America? Western Carolina University, that’s who, according to CollegeMarching.com, operated by Blue Line Media. The organization provides nationwide news coverage and information about marching bands. Here’s what the article says: “There are halftime shows and then there’s the Western Carolina […]
Brandon Truitt for greater good of WCU
December 17, 2016 by
Story originally published Nov. 28, 2016. “Anything I do at Western is for Western.” Brandon Truitt is a senior communication and political science double major at Western Carolina. Truitt’s most recent honor was to be chosen as the commencement speaker for graduation in December. “I think that’s one of the highest honors I could receive […]
‘Pride of the Mountains’ performs exhibition at Enka marching contest
October 4, 2016 by
Western Carolina’s Pride of the Mountains marching band performed in exhibition for hundreds of high school students and parents at the Enka Marching contest on Saturday, Sept. 24. High school marching bands from North Carolina and surrounding states attend Enka High School’s annual Land of the Sky contest in efforts to compete against other bands […]
“Whee See You” – Pride Of The Mountains 2016 show revealed
May 7, 2016 by
The theater went dark, the eager students went silent and it hit the screen….. On Saturday, April 30, 2016 in the UC Theater, the upcoming Pride of The Mountains (POTM) marching band show was revealed publicly. Roughly 200 students in the marching program came out to find out what the show concept was going to be. […]
Downtown Sylva hosts the Homecoming 2014 Parade
October 24, 2014 by
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Downtown Sylva on Friday night as the 125th annual Homecoming 2014 Main Street Parade got underway. Chancellor David Belcher led the procession, followed by the WCU cheerleading squad. The attendees of the parade were treated to music, dancing, singing, and WCU chants. “I came today because I support the college […]
WCU marching band will perform in 2014 Macy’s Parade
April 26, 2013 by
The Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will be marching in the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. This is the first time that the WCU band has been invited to the Macy’s Parade. “When you are the best band in the land you have to share it with the nation,” […]
