OCOEE, Florida -- The Florida A&M University Marching 100 just wrapped up practice at Ocoee High School and students are clamoring for their chance to perform in the Citrus Bowl on Sunday.
They'll have to be careful how they address each other on the field though -- band director Sylvester Young has officially retired several titles within the band.
Young said he retired names like "drum major" and "section leader" in order to shed titles that gave students power over their peers. Section leaders are now principals and drum majors are now field commanders.
"One of the intrinsic problems of hazing is students leading and instructing other students," Young said. He added now it is mandatory that faculty members be with students at all times.
He added he also wanted to pay respects to...
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They'll have to be careful how they address each other on the field though -- band director Sylvester Young has officially retired several titles within the band.
Young said he retired names like "drum major" and "section leader" in order to shed titles that gave students power over their peers. Section leaders are now principals and drum majors are now field commanders.
"One of the intrinsic problems of hazing is students leading and instructing other students," Young said. He added now it is mandatory that faculty members be with students at all times.
He added he also wanted to pay respects to...
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