Leadership
Interested in joining our staff? Please email us at thunderofroanoke@gmail.com for more information.
History
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2014 - The Thunder of Roanoke Athletic Pep Band is formed at Roanoke College. Performing at various college athletics and community events, the Thunder made its presence felt across campus. Under the guidance of Dr. Joseph Blaha and leadership of Neil Huss, the pep band revitalized the atmosphere at athletic events and boosted entertainment and participation. |
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2015 - The Pep Band continues to perform at numerous college activities such as soccer, lacrosse, and basketball games. The Thunder also debuted a new version of the college's fight song, Maroon Victory, and gained recognition as one of the top student organizations. |
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2018 - The Thunder of Roanoke is reformed as a drum and bugle corps. The drum corps performs within DCI's SoundSport program, showcasing it's "small but big" attitude and presence on the field. The drum corps also performs at other community events including the playing of the national anthem at a Salem Red Sox baseball game. |
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2021 - The Thunder of Roanoke reforms as a performing arts organization, rebranding the drum corps program as the Thunderbolts. A secondary program, the Thundershock Jazz Orchestra, is established and begins to perform throughout the Roanoke Valley. |
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Gallery
*Photos courtesy of David Shields, Emily Baker, and the Huss family*
