So I took that leap of faith. My favorite moment is definitely auditioning for the Boom and getting that call back saying: ‘We’ll see you at band camp.’ I was like, ‘I made it.’ During my senior year in high school, I was kind of nervous about the audition. I almost decided to just come to Jackson State and not audition. But, I auditioned, and I made it, and that was probably the proudest moment in my life. Even now, I’m blessed to say I made the Boom.
Another favorite thing about Jackson State is the culture. The tradition. The legacy. I knew it was more to it than just the band program. When I got here my freshman year, I was opened up to so many other things, like the Gibbs-Green Plaza story, Walter Payton and so many other aspects of the school. It made me realize that I want to be a part of this, an HBCU. It’s probably the best decision I’ve ever made.”
– Javian, graphic design major from Memphis, Tennessee, Class of Fall ’17.
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