Mikayla McNair was initially unsure about a leadership role in “The Pride of West Virginia,” the Mountaineer Marching Band, but she took the leap and is thriving in the role of drum major as the band prepares for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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For members of “The Pride of West Virginia,” the Mountaineer Marching Band, it’s more than just a saying. It’s a way of getting through hot days on asphalt, rainy days at games and long practice sessions in between. See what life is like for these members as we follow four students in the coming weeks through their stories — from band camp all the way to the streets of New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Watch the University’s new national TV commercial before it officially airs during the WVU vs. Penn State game Saturday (Aug. 31) on Fox.
WVU is West Virginia’s University. Our flag flies high all across the Mountain State. We serve the communities we’re in. We’re neighbors. We’re here for West Virginia.
Here at West Virginia University, in the heart of Appalachia, innovation is paramount. Going first isn’t a choice; it’s ingrained in our very essence. It’s woven into the fabric of who we are — and into the flag we proudly fly.
To mark the holiday, University students talk about what Juneteenth means to them.