SCSU Alumni Band Association

01/20/2025

You’ve asked and we listened! $10 Tuesdays is back in 2025! Join us tomorrow as we kick off the first of MANY $10 Tuesdays. On the flyer, you will see where your donation will go towards. Ways to give is located at the bottom of the flyer. Let’s help the BEST BAND IN THE LAND thrive in 2025!
scsualumnibandassociation.com

01/20/2025

January $10 Tuesday Giving Challenge - Be Part of It - https://mailchi.mp/c9c03c8701af/january-10-tuesday-giving-challenge

01/10/2025

Live stream - Funeral services for Torrance Lacewell 🕊🙏🏿🕊

01/09/2025

Torrance Lacewell was a former drum major, alto saxophone, mellophone and french horn player, who arrived at SC State in 1994 from Wilmington, North Carolina. His high school band director was Alumni Band member Carl Sinkler (F’87). Mr. Sinkler was very influential in his decision to attend SC State University as a Music Education major under the tutelage of the late Ronald J. Sarjeant, former Director of Bands. Torrance exemplified leadership during his time on the band. He performed on the Marching 101 Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band. He became drum major the spring semester of his Freshman year and held the title for three years. Torrance was initiated into the Zeta Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity as a freshman in 1995. He was a Life Member of the SC State Alumni Band Association. His love for band led him to create The Lacewell Family Band Aide Fund for students of the Marching 101 Band. Prayers of comfort to all those who knew him.
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For those who are unable to attend but would like to help, please join in and send a donation through CashApp to his mother, Carolyn Lacewell ($CarolynLacewell) at 1:01pm on Thursday, Jan.9th.

Arrangements are as follows:
Funeral service will be 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation is from 5:30-8:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Shaw's Sons Funeral Home
520 Red Cross Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Update: The service will be livestreamed on the page of the funeral home.
https://www.facebook.com/ShawandSonsFuneralHome?mibextid=ZbWKwL

11/28/2024

11/27/2024

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Nate Myers IV and his family as they mourn the passing of their beloved Mrs. Agnes Joan Evans Myers. Mrs. Myers transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. During this time of sorrow, we ask that you hold Brother Nate Myers and his entire family in your thoughts and prayers, offering them strength, comfort, and love as they navigate this profound loss. May Mrs. Myers’ memory be a blessing and her legacy live on in the hearts of those who knew and cherished her. Nate Myers, IV

11/23/2024

Rest in Peace Monique ❤️🕊💙

11/14/2024

As we continue to mourn the loss of our beloved Marching 101 sister, Monique Witherspoon, please join us for a prayer call this evening at 7 pm. If you have any special prayer requests, please DM or email our Chaplain, Jonathan R Whitfield at [email protected]

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8179625404

11/11/2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Alumni Band member Monique Witherspoon. We were so elated to see her this past Homecoming where we presented her with an Honorary Life Membership in our organization. We also witnessed her determination and faith. Our prayers go out to her husband, Robert, and her brother, Vernon McGowan, and the family, friends, bandmates, sorors/frat that she leaves behind. May the memories of the times you shared bring you comfort during this difficult time. ❤💙❤💙

11/04/2024

Our 60th Anniversary celebration at Homecoming was not complete without the help of our vendors. Darius Harmon and Event Services is the one stop shop for all things epic! We look forward to working with you year after year and you never disappoint. The decor and bar services were made possible by Isis Corenthia Harmon and Eye Opening Events. Thank you for all that you do!

10/26/2024

***Alumni Band, remember, you can jump in the parade formation at the tracks, MLK or at Wilkinson Hall

10/25/2024

"Hole In One" Prize - 2025 Nissan Frontier (Sponsored by Nissan of Orangeburg)

10/25/2024

***UPDATE*** Encore Tent Party has moved to the Practice Field! Look for our banner!
What do you get when you mix a live Band ( ) with a 101 DJ (DJ Phingaz)? It's THE ENCORE Tent Party! Join us after practice at the tent!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-encore-tent-party-tickets-189514

10/25/2024

SCSU Alumni Band Association Inaugural Golf Tournament ⛳️

10/25/2024

SCSU Alumni Band Association Inaugural Golf Tournament

10/25/2024

This year Dr. Charlie G. Spell will be the guest conductor of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Homecoming game. Charlie G. Spell arrived at SC State College in the Fall of 1967, as a sousaphone player. He is known as an original Thunder Brother and a charter member of the Zeta Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity. Upon graduation in 1971, Charlie Spell continued to serve the Marching 101 as a graduate assistant, and as assistant band director from 1975-1979. He later went on to serve the University for many years as the Chair of the Department of Education until his retirement. Dr. Spell is a life long supporter of the University Band Program and it's students. Salute to a 101 Legend!