Delgado and Percival earn GSU Weekly Honors https://t.co/C8oCwymnkA
— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) April 30, 2019
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Delgado and Percival earn GSU Weekly Honors
Hanchey of Spartan Baseball Named MEAC Rookie of the Week
Hanchey of @SpartanBSB Named MEAC Rookie of the Week https://t.co/1dLwJ8NK2M
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) April 30, 2019
CSU;s Brissa Alvarado Repeats as MEAC Rookie of the Week
Brissa Alvarado Repeats as MEAC Rookie of the Week #CoppinNation https://t.co/8Qi6899UNR
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) April 30, 2019
HU Lady Pirates Sixth In Women's National Collegiate Golf Championship
LADY PIRATES SIXTH IN WOMEN'S NATIONAL COLLEGIATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP #RespectTheH #BigSouthMade https://t.co/9rJFKNdmJp— Hampton Athletics (@HUAthletics1868) April 30, 2019
Congrats and best of luck to Julian McKnight for receiving an mini camp invite from the Chicago Bears
Congrats and best of luck to Julian McKnight (@Thatboyju_) for receiving an minicamp invite from the @ChicagoBears #AggiePride #HumblebutHungry #NCAT pic.twitter.com/xtFDb293da
— NC A&T Football (@FOOTBALL_NCAT) April 30, 2019
MEAC Announces Weekly Softball Honors
#MEACSB: @MEACSports Announces Weekly Softball Honors #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/wFNsYZSkZv
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) April 30, 2019
MVSU DEVILS will hold a press conference at 11 a.m CT. in the R.W. Harrison Complex introducing MVSU Basketball new head coach Lindsey Hunter
Tomorrow @MVSUDEVILS will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. in the R.W. Harrison Complex introducing @MVSUBASKETBALL new head coach Lindsey Hunter.🏀— MVSU Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) April 30, 2019
The press conference will be streamed live on the MVSUsports Youtube Channel.
📹https://t.co/smqfAaJmsn pic.twitter.com/myt5YdrJ00
MVSU Names Lindsey Hunter New Men's Head Basketball Coach https://t.co/Ja4ONqi5EA— MVSU Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) April 20, 2019
Bailey Leads MVSU Track Field at Memphis Tiger Invitational With Victory in 400-Meters
Christopher Bailey Leads @MVSUTrack_Field at Memphis Tiger Invitational With Victory in 400-Meters https://t.co/Wke63zbGTL
— MVSU Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) April 29, 2019
SWAC Baseball Players of the Week: April 29
#SWACBSB Players of the Week: April 29 - Southwestern Athletic Conference https://t.co/NzqcukX4WQ
— The SWAC (@theswac) April 29, 2019
SWAC Softball Players of the Week
#SWACSB Players of the Week: April 29 - Southwestern Athletic Conference https://t.co/tFiHQwT6gR
— The SWAC (@theswac) April 29, 2019
Hampton basketball program gets commitment from JuCo forward
Hampton basketball program gets commitment from JuCo forward https://t.co/rQiNK5LA1u
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2019
The Hampton University Marching Force to perform in 2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Each year, the Macy’s Parade Band Committee looks for bands that have the stage presence, musical and marching abilities to captivate more than 3.5 million live spectators and more than 50 million viewers. Hampton was selected from more than 100 applicants as one of nine selected bands to march in the 94th edition of the annual holiday spectacle. The band will join the revelry along with other iconic Macy’s staples: floats, giant character balloons, clowns and superstar performers galore on Thanksgiving Day 2020, helping to create an unforgettable experience for millions.
“Rooted in tradition and with explosive energy, the Hampton University Marching Force delivers outstanding, entertaining shows that time and time again bring the crowd to their feet,” said Wesley Whatley, creative producer Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “We look forward to introducing the talented students of Hampton University to our Parade audience for the band’s debut in the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!”
“‘The Marching Force’ is an elite group of talented, young musicians and dancers who are academically accomplished. This opportunity will allow Hampton University to once again shine on the world-wide stage in front of the millions in attendance and others watching from across the globe,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey. Under the direction of Dr. Thomas Jones, ‘The Marching Force’ continues to uphold THE Standard of Excellence as being one of the best marching bands in the nation.”
The Hampton University Marching Force will spend the next 18 months planning for their Parade appearance. Rehearsals and creative fundraising events not only bring the school and the community closer but also prepare the students for the march of a lifetime.
For more than ninety years, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has given thanks to what Macy’s values most –- its loyal fans. More than 5,000 Macy’s employees and dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to create a spectacular event that entertains the cheerful crowds and provides joy to millions at home watching on Thanksgiving Day. Stretching down a more than two-mile-long route in New York City, the spectacle is alive with gleaming color, music and smiles.
The invitation to perform at the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Day Parade is the latest accolade for The Marching Force. Earlier this year the band was invited to participate in the 2020 Rome New Year’s Day Parade, in Rome, Italy. The Marching Force drumline recently performed in the 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, prior to the Rose Bowl. In 2018, The Marching Force performed at the 16th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands while over 62,000 fans filled the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
"Our goal over the past year and a half has been to build the band program so that it's at a level on par with many of the other excellent organizations here at Hampton University,” said Jones. "Between this performance and the Rome performance, the world is taking notice of our commitment to Dr. Harvey's vision to not just exist, but to excel. I'm proud of our students and staff, and especially grateful for our fellow faculty and administrators in helping us to carry out this vision."
About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade:
With more than 50 million viewers across the country and more than 3.5 million spectators that line up along the streets of New York City each year, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a national icon that has grown into a world-famous holiday event. For more than 90 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has marked the official start of the holiday season. Growing in size and scale, the Parade proudly marches down a more than 2-mile route in New York City with more than 8,000 participants in tow including Macy’s employees, their families, celebrities, athletes, clowns and dance groups spreading holiday cheer. The Parade also features America’s best marching bands, fabulous floats and Macy’s signature giant helium character balloons. For more information on the Macy’s Parade, please visit www.macys.com/parade or call the Parade hotline at (212) 494-4495.
About Hampton University:
For 151 years Hampton University has been THE Standard of Excellence in higher education. Founded in 1868 by Brig. Gen. Samuel Chapman Armstrong, Hampton University has a long successful history of offering a strong academic program of educating the “head, heart and hand,” and emphasizing the development of character. This foundation has been built upon by Dr. William R. Harvey, who has served as Hampton’s president for 41 years, during which time the university has experienced accelerated growth and achieved notable accomplishments. During Harvey’s presidency, 92 new programs have been introduced, 30 new structures dot the landscape of the campus surrounded three sides by water, and the university’s endowment has grown from $29 million to $280 million and growing.
Augusta men in control at the MEAC Championship
Augusta men in control at the MEAC Championship https://t.co/mvVQxCaU0p
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2019
MEAC, NCAT to Host 2019 Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships
#MEACOTF: @MEACSports to Host 2019 Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/PrEB1Sbjwr
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) April 29, 2019
Southern's pitching hits speed bump but manages to recover to set up title chance
Southern's pitching hits speed bump but manages to recover to set up title chance https://t.co/TrK42yokzf via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2019
Hogs Head to North Little Rock, Face Grambling State for the 2nd Year in a Row
Hogs Head to North Little Rock, Face Grambling State for the 2nd Year in a Row https://t.co/3W37fvk2mK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2019
Amanda Aguilera of Huston-Tillotson Rams was named RRAC softball pitcher of the week for April 22-28.
Amanda Aguilera of @htathleticsrams was named RRAC softball pitcher of the week for April 22-28. pic.twitter.com/ICzvbXoRF9
— RRAC Sports (@RRACsports) April 30, 2019
SC State Athletic to Face North Carolina in NCAA Women's Tennis
#MEACWTEN: @SCStateAthletic to Face North Carolina in NCAA Women's Tennis #IBackTheMEAC https://t.co/LcfIH3FbmR
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) April 29, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
Morehouse's Mandell Ray Invited to Oakland Raiders Rookie Minicamp
Morehouse's Mandell Ray Invited to Oakland Raiders Rookie Minicamp https://t.co/FG1xarbbxc— Morehouse Athletics (@MaroonTigers) April 29, 2019
Albany State at No. 10 in 2019 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Regional Championship
Albany State at No. 10 in 2019 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Regional Championship https://t.co/FK0n24jfCL— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2019
Howard Lacrosse Falls in Season Finale Against Kennesaw State
.@HUBison_WLAX Falls in Season Finale Against Kennesaw State #BleedBlue #ASUNWLAX https://t.co/FSDfutBSBh
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) April 28, 2019
Week 12: SIAC Baseball Players of the Week
Week 12: Baseball Players of the Week https://t.co/9FZ6c5SJAO
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2019
Week 12: SIAC Softball Players of the Week
Week 12: Softball Players of the Week https://t.co/Q7ladPMEas
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2019
August Of Saint Augustine's Selected To All-CIAA Softball Team
August Of Saint Augustine's Selected To All-CIAA Softball Team @SAU_News @CIAAForLife @HBCUGameday @WRALSportsFan @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @TheCaroNews @TriTribune https://t.co/9lzUOg5He8
— SAU Athletics (@SAUFalcons) April 29, 2019
CLAFLIN SOFTBALL: Unbeaten first CIAA season has Lady Panthers primed for postseason
CLAFLIN SOFTBALL: Unbeaten first CIAA season has Lady Panthers primed for postseason https://t.co/gjAUXcbJrx via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2019