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Down through the years with david housel Presented by The Auburn Band. When thinking about the Auburn Band, two images come to mind, one from a long time ago, one from just last week. Last week, when all hope was gone and many of you reading these words had long since left the stands, the band played on. When hope was gone, the band played on. Carrying high the banner of Auburn pride and the truth and realization that good, even greater, days are ahead. And when they come--and they will come--the Auburn Band will be there. In hard times, in good times, the Auburn University Marching Band is always there reminding Auburn people again and again of whom we are and what we are supposed to be. The second image reverts back to a cool, even cold, Saturday night in 1990. Auburn was playing Florida State. The game was tied in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter and FSU was driving toward what would be a game winning field goal. In anticipation of that field goal and the victory that was sure to some, FSU‘s Marching Chiefs struck up the Seminole War Chant. You know the one, the one that has a rhythm that words cannot capture. That one. The Auburn Band accepted the challenge. It was not going to be outdone, defeated, in its own stadium. Time and time again, every time the Chiefs tried to strike up their war chant, the Auburn band drowned it out and smothered it, with the strands of “War Eagle!” or “Glory, Glory.” The crowd, especially the Auburn student section, caught on and soon the competition in the stands—the battle of the bands—was as intense and as personal as the battle going on the field. As if ignited and inspired by the crowd, the team held the Seminoles, sacking the quarterback for a huge loss on fourth down setting the stage for a game winning field goal drive and a 20-17 victory. Never had the Auburn Band been more important in an Auburn victory. In victory or defeat, in joy or in sorrow, the Auburn Band has been there, for you, for me, for Auburn. For more than 100 years, the beating of their drums, has called Auburn and Auburn people to be our finest, highest and best…when, as a great composer once wrote, “the beating of our hearts echo the beating of the drums…” The tradition, pageantry and pride of the Auburn Band is bigger than any single band director, but as Coach Jordan might say, “Down through the years,” we’ve had some good ones: Bedie Bidez, Dave Herbert, Bodie Hinton, Bill Walls, Johnny Vinson, Rick Good and now the imaginative and perceptive Corey Spurlin to name but a few. Corey speaks for the entire band, its history and tradition, when he says, “In victory or defeat, we are all bound by our loyalty and unyielding support for this great institution.” In other words, “Ever to Conquer, Never to Yield…” Winning the Sudler Trophy—the marching band equivalent to the Heisman Trophy— marked the Auburn Band as one of the best in the country. It would be a mistake to think of the Auburn University Band as a program solely the product of Liberal Arts and its Music Department. The band is truly a universitywide endeavor. Of its 380 members, 166, almost a third, come from Engineering, 66 from Science and Mathematics, 65 from Education and 55 from Liberal Arts, the traditional home of music programs and musicians. The Auburn Marching Band belongs to and represents all of Auburn, not just one college or department, and it is Auburn at its finest. In response to the growth of the band and to the need for rehearsal and storage spaces plans are being made to build a new, comprehensive band facility next to the practice field and pavilion located on the west end of campus. Athletics Director Jay Jacobs has committed $1.5 million toward the $5 million goal. You are, of course, invited to join in the effort. Support academics, support athletics and support this special effort on behalf of the Auburn Band. Contact the Band Office or the College of Liberal Arts if you want to join the University and Athletics in support of this most worthwhile effort. So, a salute to the Auburn University Marching Band. May the beating of our hearts echo the beating of your drums. 2012 AUBURN FOOTBALL 105 AUBURNTIGERS.COM
Awards By Sara Roberts CLIFF HARE AWARD The Cliff Hare Award is presented annually to a student-athlete who, in addition to athletic and scholarship achievement, exhibits in great degree the qualities of leadership, integrity and courage. This year’s recipient is former baseball player Cory Luckie. Luckie credits much of his success to the constant support from his family, wife, coaches and teachers. He is proud to be able to share the meaning of this high honor with them. “Winning this award means so much to me,” Luckie claimed. “Every year I was at Auburn I saw the person who won this and looked up to them in so many ways. So now I hope people can look up to me as I did to so many accomplished individuals.” While at Auburn, Luckie was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the SEC Community Service Team, six different honor societies and numerous volunteer organizations. In 2010 he was named the SEC Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year. After graduating in May 2012 with a degree in biomedical sciences Luckie entered medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, taking memories of his time on the team with him. The Cliff Hare Award is given in memory of Clifford Leroy Hare, a member of Auburn’s first football team, professor of chemistry, president of the Southern Conference and longtime chairman of Auburn’s Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics. It is given in the Auburn belief that “athletics make men strong, study makes men wise, and character makes men great.” Leah Rawls Atkins Award The Leah Rawls Atkins Award is among one of the highest honors a student-athlete can receive. Given annually, the award is presented to an individual who represents the highest ideals of leadership, honesty and valor as set forth by the Auburn Creed. This year’s recipient is former soccer player Katy Frierson. Frierson, former midfielder for the Tigers, was the first Auburn soccer player to be named First Team All-SEC four consecutive years. She set six school records and was the 10 th overall pick in the 2012 Women’s Professional Soccer Draft. Although her athletic accomplishments are numerous, Frierson’s work off the playing field made a true impact. While in school she volunteered with Auburn’s War on Hunger- Pam Sheffield Award The Pamela Sheffield Award is presented annually to an Auburn woman who “best embodies selfless service and a commitment to Auburn University and the Auburn family.” The 2012 recipient is Susan Housel, wife of former Auburn University Athletic Director David Housel. The dedication and enthusiasm she brings to the Auburn community through her countless services make her a deserving candidate. Susan graduated from Auburn in 1973 with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and is still active within the college. She currently serves as chair of the Internal Relations World Food Program, Lee County Humane Society, Auburn United Church Food Pantry and East Alabama Food Bank. “Winning this award is a huge honor,” Frierson said. “My career at Auburn was so much more than athletics and I tried to leave a legacy that went far beyond the playing field through my academics, community service and faith, so I’m very humbled.” After graduating in December of 2011 with a degree in political science, Frierson played professionally for the Atlanta Beat taking the skills she learned at Auburn with her. After the professional season, Frierson returned to Auburn and is now the team’s volunteer assistant coach. “It’s neat to be back with the program and Committee for the National Advisory Council for Auburn University’s College of Education. She is a member of the Dean’s Circle along with Honor Roll and has recently established a College of Education scholarship in memory of her grandfather, Thomas E. Bonner. One of Susan’s biggest projects includes her work with Senior Associate Athletic Director/ Senior Women’s Administrator Meredith Jenkins to develop the Women Inspiring and Nurturing Greatness in Student Athletes (W.I.N.G.S.). “She has dedicated countless hours to numerous programs which have benefitted Auburn see it from a different perspective,” Frierson said. “Both my time playing professionally and my coaching position let me impact others by watching them grow and helping them improve.” The Leah Rawls Atkins Award is presented in honor of Dr. Leah Rawls Atkins, noted Alabama historian, world champion water skier and the first woman in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. She also served as Director of the Auburn University Center for the Arts and Humanities. and the community,” Jenkins said. “She is extremely deserving of the Pam Sheffield Award, because she truly embodies the ideals the award seeks to honor. Susan is an extraordinary person and we are grateful in athletics for all she has done to support our programs and our student-athletes.” 2012 AUBURN FOOTBALL 109 AUBURNTIGERS.COM
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