The marching band at GA Southern is called ‘Southern Pride’. I was a member, once upon a time. I was also a member of Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps in the middle ‘80s. Our bass drummers stacked their drums at retreat, and hung Confederate Flags. Can’t do that today.
My husband is a big fan of the Drum & Bugle Corps competition. (I think the inclusion of hoochie-coochie dancers was a mistake.)
You’re right, you can’t do that now. The further we get from slavery and serious racial discrimination, the more petty the agitators get in their attempt to keep hostilities alive.
I was a member of the Corps of Cadets at The Citadel the year we re-enacted the 100 year anniversary of the first shots of the Civil War (fired by members of the Corps of Cadets). We were all very proud of our heritage and history. We played Dixie after every touchdown, and had a Dixie flag painted on our water tower.
Just went back for our 50th reunion - Dixie is no longer allowed - and the spirit is waning.
But then, that is exactly the point, isn’t it!
Southern and Proud
I saw Spirit perform many times in the early 90’s as my twin daughters were members of Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps. Guess I just missed ya...
Southwind is having a big reunion the end of July. My daughters are really excited about it.
Drum & Bugle Corps is a great experience for a young person and it teaches a LOT of discipline.
I think Daniels gets it about right re: the flag for this southern gal...