2020 student leadership

Hey everyone! I'm Kelly Macias, I'm a senior and I've been in the marching band for 3 years now! Being Drum Major for this band once again is truly amazing and I cannot wait for this season! I have been playing the flute since 4th grade and this school year I will be in percussion ensemble! I love tacos al pastor, just a random fact lol. After high school, I plan on attending either TCNJ or Rowan U to continue my education in the medical field in hopes of becoming a PA :)

My name is Katie Foth! I’m a senior this year and looking to attend college for music education! I’m applying to and auditioning for The College of New Jersey, University of Delaware, and Rowan University. My primary instrument is oboe, but I also play flute, piccolo, percussion, and a bit of bassoon! 

Hi I’m Grace Harker! I play flute and this year will be my 3rd year in marching band but I have been in band since 4th grade! Marching band has allowed to be meet some of my best friends and create my favorite memories! I also do photography club and hope to do professional photography (especially music related) one day!! 

Hi! My name is Alexa and I'm going into my senior year! I've been playing the clarinet for 8 years and have been marching it for 4. Last year, I was the clarinet section leader and had a blast. Along with the clarinet, I've also been playing the Alto Saxophone for 2 years and I'm participating in the select jazz ensemble for my senior year. After high school, I'm hoping to pursue nursing at Rutgers University! I'm super excited for what this season has in store for me as a Woodwind Captain.

Melanie has been in the band for four years and is going into her fifth. She was low brass section leader for Kingsway in the 2019 season. She has also been in various ensembles across New Jersey, including the Bushwackers drum and bugle corp, a four year member of the Kingsway Select Jazz Band, Rowan Youth Orchestra, participation with the Atlantic Youth Brass band as well as other ensembles and groups within the state over four years. She plans to study Music Education after she graduates from Kingsway.

Victoria, more commonly known as Vickie, is a senior and is excited to spend her last band season being the flute section leader. She started playing the flute in fourth grade and currently marches piccolo. Vickie loves to spend her freetime sewing and reading. Her other activities include dance, acting, and volunteering. She hopes to attend University of Delaware and continue her marching band journey in the fall of 2021. Vickie can’t wait to see everyone and have an awesome band season!

Hey everyone! My name is Atiya (pronounced uh-tee-yuh). I am going to be a junior this upcoming year! This is going to be my 3rd year with the marching band. I have been playing clarinet since 4th grade. Apart from what I do in marching band, I play piano in jazz band and have been playing piano for 12 years now. I’m also in a band outside of school where I play lead guitar. Although I’m not too sure of what I want to do after high school, I’m hoping to go to college for either film, music, or business. Marching band is extremely important to me and the members are like my second family. I’m beyond thrilled for this upcoming season as the new clarinet section leader! 

Hi, everyone! My name is Andrew and I’m the Alto sax/Mellophone section leader for this season. I am going to be a senior this year and this is my fifth season with the marching band. I’ve been playing the saxophone and taking private lessons for almost 9 years. I am a three year member of the Kingsway Select Jazz band, playing tenor and alto sax. Outside of school, I am a member of the Woodland String Band in the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Outside of band, I’m a member of Kingsway’s tennis team. After I graduate, I plan on continuing my education at Rowan or West Chester University. Regardless of these unprecedented times, I am very excited for the upcoming 2020 season and can’t wait to get back playing with the band!

Hi my name is Jason! I march tenor sax and this year is my third year in marching band as well as my first year being a part of student leadership. Marching band is one of my favorite activities, and I have really enjoyed my time with all of these amazing people. Outside of the band, I am also a member of Kingsway's track team.

Hi, everyone! My name is Ethan and I am the trumpet section leader for the 2020 season. I am going to be a junior this school year, and this year is also my fourth season of marching band. I have marched trumpet for every one of those seasons and have been playing trumpet for about six years in total. Outside of marching band, a lot of what I do is still related to band and playing trumpet. I have been a part of both the jazz and concert bands here at Kingsway, and I am a member of the select jazz ensemble. Outside of school, I also march drum corps, and in the summer of 2019, I competed in DCA (Drum Corps Associates) with Fusion Core. I plan to continue in this activity throughout high school and college, either continuing in DCA or going for DCI (Drum Corps International) if I am able to. Aside from all of this band and trumpet stuff, I am in Kingsway's S.T.E.M. Academy, and I eventually want to go into the engineering field, although I do not know which college I want to attend yet. And finally, regardless of everything happening in the world right now, I am still very excited to see what the 2020 marching season will shape up to be.

I am Jaden Rickards, and this is my fourth year in the band. I play the trombone, tuba, and piano; I have played the tuba alone for the past two seasons. I have also participated in other musical experiences such as Select Jazz, a jazz combo, and a brass ensemble. In terms of academics, I plan to go to college to either Princeton or William & Mary. I am looking forward to helping the band in any way I can especially during this trivial epoch.

Hi, my name is Ryan Easterling and I am privileged to be one of the Battery captains! This will be my 5th year of marching band and I am so excited for this season. Marching band has been such a huge part of my life and I am so proud of this band and its members. I have had a passion for music for the past 9 years and I have been a part of the Kingsway Jazz and Percussion ensembles as well as a member of Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps (prior to quarantine). I can't wait to see everyone on the field this season!

Hi everyone! My name is Kerry! I am a senior at Kingsway. This will be my fourth year in marching band. I have played the bass drum all 4 years. I have also played the flute since 5th grade and I am a part of the percussion ensemble class at Kingsway. Joining marching band was the best decision of my life and it has brought me some of my best friends. I hope to continue marching band in college at West Chester University. I look forward to being co-battery captain this fall and to have a great season no matter what difficulties we have to face.

Grace is a senior and 5 year member of the Kingsway Marching Band Front Ensemble. Grace’s favorite show is the ACC winning Bride of Frankenstein from 2018! Aside from marching band, Grace keeps herself involved by being apart of TUMC’s youth group student leadership team and Kingsway’s Student Ambassador Program! She is also the vibe player for the Select Jazz Ensemble and an active player in the Percussion Ensemble. Grace is hoping to further her education after high school at Messiah University, majoring in Health Sciences and minoring in education. She holds this program very close to her heart and can not wait to continue making memories with the growing band family!

Kirsten is a sophomore entering her third season of marching band. When playing in the pit, she loves vibing with mallets or jamming on the synth. Besides band, Kirsten loves being involved in Kingsway Unify programs and taking piano lessons. As a captain on her robotics team, Kirsten can’t wait for her new season to begin this winter so she can pop some rivets into some metal. For the fall, she’s excited for the band season to get into full swing as they celebrate the roaring twenties together. 

My name is Elizabeth DeLoach, and I am the head captain of the color guard for the 2020 season! I have been a member of the leadership team for 3 years, and this season will be my 4th year as a member of the color guard. Outside of marching band, I participate in the Select Jazz Ensemble, Musical, Choir, Anti-Bullying Club, and I am also a Student Ambassador. My dream college is West Chester University because I would love to be a member of the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, and I hope to march in DCI/DCA in the future!  I plan to major in Elementary Education, and I hope to start an elementary winter guard program in the future!

Band has been one of the best experiences of my life; it’s given me many good friends and even better memories. Outside of band, I am involved in the fall play, spring musical, NJDFL, and two Red Cross chapters. I hope to go to college on a pre-med track with Psychology and Biology. 

I’m going into my Junior year. This is my fourth season spinning in the guard. I’ve been on rifle line since my Freshman year and sabre line since last year. I love band so much and I hope to spin in college. I’m also in the Red Cross Club. I hope to continue my studies at South Carolina University. I’m hoping to major in criminal justice and to peruse a career as a lawyer. I can’t wait for this season!