The Marching Virginians were invited to welcome Coach Pry to his new home, here at Virginia Tech Wednesday afternoon. A small portion of the band snuck their way into the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport and waited in surprise just before his 1 o’clock plane landing.
Coach Pry’s plane landing in the terminal as the band patiently waited; Source: Beau Wong
From Centre County to Montgomery County, Coach Pry left one college mountain town for another. Penn State University said farewell to one of their most successful confidants of the Mountain Lion’s football program.
Coach Pry and family being welcomed into the airport; Source: Beau Wong
The Hokies couldn’t be more excited to welcome their new coach. The Marching Virginian’s photographer, Beau Wong, commented “It was super surreal reading quotes about Coach Pry the night before and then seeing him in the flesh. Such an honor being able to be there. Can’t wait to see him work with our program!”
Coach Pry high fiving one of the MV Managers, Andrew Powell; Source: Virginia Tech Football
To kick-off the welcome party, the band played their top pep tunes starting at #2, followed by the full rendition of Tech Triumph which includes pieces of Shenandoah and VPI Victory March.
An arc of the attending band students welcoming Coach Pry with their music skills; Source: Beau Wong
The band stayed to play for about 25 minutes until some members could converse with Coach Pry, including our fearless leader, Dr. Polly!
Coach Pry and Dr. Polly meeting for the first time; Source: Beau Wong
Despite the rainy day, tons of smiles, hugs, and high-fives were shared with the group. Dogeun Lee recalls on Facebook, “There was absolutely no shortage of Hokie spirit in that hanger.”
Coach Pry giving Dogeun Lee a high-five; Source: Beau Wong
Many members of the band have expressed their excitement for the new coach. Still elated from the UVA win with interim coach, Coach Price, we’re looking forward to a Bowl Game with more information to share by December 9th.
The Marching Virginian’s and the Pry family; Source: Virginia Tech Football
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