PHOTO Tess DuPei

“The most challenging part of being junior drum major this year was living up to the example that both Josh Maier and Brody Stack set last year. It felt like a huge honor to take Brody’s spot, but with that came a lot of responsibility. The process of adapting to my position was challenging at times, but throughout this season I learned how to be a role model, a friend and a leader to others. It’s been so rewarding to see that positive impact on the people around me, and I think those moments of hardship made it worth it in the end.” -junior Tess DuPei