South High School Fine Arts and the Marching Mustangs are proud of the alums who continue to pursue their passion in the marching arts as members of college marching bands. The musical and relational opportunities created for student musicians who choose to participate in a marching ensemble in college are boundless. Home games, away game trips, bowl games, and friendships that will last a lifetime work together to create a positive depth and breadth to the college experience for these students that is singularly unique.
We are especially proud of the six DGS alums currently in the Marching Illini at the University of Illinois. Of the six former Marching Mustangs in the Marching Illini, three are section leaders! Thanks to all of you for continuing your love of the marching arts at the collegiate level.
University of Illinois Marching Illini
(From left to right)
Kyla Swain, mellophone
Sam Kotlicky, trumpet (section leader)
Nicole Nowak, clarinet
Bella Cherry, guard (section leader)
Abrielle Joseph, percussion/cymbals
Dan Reeter, tenor saxophone (section leader)
University of Notre Dame Band of the Fighting Irish
Marjorie Fera, trumpet
Emily Foernssler, clarinet (Core Band)
Western Michigan University Bronco Marching Band
Brooke Nuccio, piccolo
University of Southern California Spirit of Troy Marching Band
Samm Cho, clarinet
Illinois State University Big Red Marching Machine
Sam Tedeschi, sousaphone
Sarah Alfini, Redline Express Dance Team
Zoe McGrath, flute
Iowa State University Cyclone Marching Band
Zach Perez, tenor saxophone
(Zach gets two pictures this year because he was missed missed in the alumni post in 2015)
