“All things good and worth accomplishing, takes work, hard work; everything else is jive.“
-Walter J. Suggs, Director of Bands
2024-2025
Season begins at our annual summer band camp on July 29th!
Registration Starts June 8th
Under the direction of Walter J. Suggs,
Our Students Learn
musicianship, dedication, commitment and that striving for excellence is a worthy goal
the value of, and respect for chain of command
to cooperate and collaborate with those from different backgrounds and capabilities
good sportsmanship
to commit, persevere and endure
that there are no shortcuts to success
that they are individually important
to accept criticism
that self-esteem is raised through the achievement of excellence
time management skills
Meet the Band Booster Board
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Latoya Hunt
Booster President
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Nank'kya Moore
Booster Vice President
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Monica Christopher
Treasurer
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Trevonne Cuffee
Media, SOTC, and Food & Refreshment Lead
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Dontrell Moore
Percussion Lead
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Tonya Burgess
Fundraising Lead
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Shauntavius Threatt
Instrumentalist Lead
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LaVaughn Williams
Flight Crew Lead
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Lakesha Welch
Auxiliary Lead
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OPEN
Food & Beverage Lead
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Octavia Gormley
Secretary
Scarlet Divine
The Scarlet Divine flag and dance team is made up of select young ladies who exemplify exceptional dance skills, poise, class, and flag skills. They are featured performers in all engagements of the Marching Cardinal and pep rallies.
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Meet Our Auxiliary Coaches
From Left To Right
Coach Brittany; Coach Kayla ; Coach Kierra; Coach Tashawnda
STICKS OF FURY
The Sticks of Fury Drumline is a featured section in our Phillip O. Berry Marching Cardinals Band. These young men and women are selected from an audition that consists of sight-reading and preparation of prepared material. Learning to read music is an essential part of being in the drum line as well as using a touch of creative flavor to entertain the crowds.
Meet Our Percussion coaches
Coach Hunt - Left
Coach Daniels - Right
