As the 2023 season of the Marching Virginians nears its end, we look forward to the new shows, memories, and of course new members for next year! Before we can do that though, we must look at who is moving on.
Our graduating senior class will present their final show on November 18, The Space Show. This group has been in the MVs for many years, building families and forging unforgettable memories. These seniors are not only saying goodbye to the band, but to some of their closest friends as well. The MVs have meant the world to them.
What Have the MVs meant to you?
“Starting off freshman year it was really hard to get into the groove for college without having your high school friends. Being in the MVs, everyone has the same experience and its easier to mesh with them and you keep those friendships outside of the season. It’s nice.”
Erin Stevenson, MV Pix (MV Online Content)
“I mean, it’s been my main source of social interaction in general. Starting off in COVID years, you didn’t really talk to anyone… but the band! So that was fun!”
Aaron Sexton, MV Nets (MV Online Content)
“For me, the MVs are just a great place to play music and meet a bunch of friends. I’m just having a great time, it’s an experience you get no where else.”
Robbie Platt, MV Bone (MV Online Content)
“It feels like the main reason that Virginia Tech is special to me. Being an MV makes it worth staying here.”
Sam Martin, MV Net (MV Online Content)
“The MVs are someplace I can go an hour and a half everyday to play music and see friends. It helps take me away from the studying and math, and that means so much.”
Silas Nickerson, MV Bone (MV Online Content)
Seniors, we’re sad to see you go, but we’ll aways have the memories we made together. Decades down the road, we hope you remember the practices, games, and band hangouts fondly. Even though you’re graduating and going on to do amazing things you’ll always be a part of the band. Don’t forget, MVs4Lyfe!
We hope your last home game in the beautiful Lane Stadium is one for the books. Though it’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday, tomorrow will surely be bright!