Student Leaders

The Spirit of Gold Marching Band has many leaderships opportunities for student members. Student leadership is divided into two branches: Section Leaders and the Executive Committee.

Spirit of Gold Section Leaders

The Spirit of Gold Section Leaders are primarily responsible for leading their sections (and the band) inside the context of rehearsals, game days, and other performances. From assisting in teaching music and marching to advocating for their sections and communicating with Spirit of Gold staff, the section leaders tend to not only be the face of their section, but the athletic bands as a whole.

Students are selected for the Section Leader positions by Athletic Bands Staff, following an application and interview process.

  • Owen Miller

    Owen Miller

    Head Drum Major

  • Holden Cessna

    Holden Cessna

    Drum Major

  • Ava Baker

    Ava Baker

    Piccolo Section Leader

  • Malek Chmayssani

    Malek Chmayssani

    Clarinet Section Leader

  • Jose Ruiz-Zepeda

    Jose Ruiz-Zepeda

    Alto Saxophone Section Leader

  • Hannah Schwartz

    Hannah Schwartz

    Tenor Saxophone Section Leader

  • Cheyanne Adams

    Cheyanne Adams

    Trumpet Section Leader

  • Addy Weitzel

    Addy Weitzel

    Mellophone Section Leader

  • Nevaeh Morris

    Nevaeh Morris

    Trombone Section Leader

  • Justin T. Alexander

    Justin T. Alexander

    Euphonium/Baritone Section Leader

  • Scott Vaughn

    Scott Vaughn

    Sousaphone Section Leader

  • Adam Driscoll

    Adam Driscoll

    Drumline Section Leader

  • Felicity Wieseltier

    Felicity Wieseltier

    Colorguard Section Leader

  • Sophia Giacalone

    Sophia Giacalone

    Twirler Section Leader

Spirit of Gold Executive Committee

The Spirit of Gold Executive Committee is primarily responsible for leading the band outside the context of rehearsals, game days, and other performances. From planning 'ice breaker' games during Band Camp, to organizing social events (flag football, Vanderbilt sports watch parties, etc.), the executive committee keeps their finger on the pulse of band members and strives to maintain the signature 'family atmosphere' of Spirit of Gold.

Students are elected to the Spirit of Gold Executive Committee by their peers: the current members of the Spirit of Gold Marching Band.

  • Penny Fries

    Penny Fries

    President

  • Sophia Castillo

    Sophia Castillo

    Vice President

  • Dana LeClair

    Dana LeClair

    Treasurer/Secretary

  • Sophia Giacalone

    Sophia Giacalone

    Senior Class Representative

  • Isabella Backus

    Isabella Backus

    Junior Class Representative

  • Bridget Stevenson

    Bridget Stevenson

    Sophomore Class Representative

  • TBD

    TBD

    First-Year Class Representative