Carmin and Tracey catch up with Flag Corps members Francesca Applewhite, Charmaine Chester and Marcus Guthrie.  They recount what led them to FAMU and life after the Marching 100.

Lifelong friends Carmin Nowlin and Tracey Jackson recount their journey to FAMU and time as freshman in the Marching 100 band.  

Episode 5 is dedicated to our fallen freshman brothers Kedrick Brown (Flag Corps), Keno Thompson (Baritone), Bernard BJ Jones (Percussion), Carlton Simmons (Saxophone) and Lawrence Sims (Baritone), who have passed away since our time at FAMU.  We share memories with Cliffton Stevenson, Jayda Rainey and Licensed Professional Counselor Kawanza Dukes (https://licensedtosolve.com/) and discuss the unique ways that the Marching 100 influences our experience of grief and loss.  If you are experiencing a mental health crisis call 1-800-273-TALK or 988 for assistance.

Carmin Nowlin and Tracey Jackson interview Sergeant First Class (Retired) Tory Henderson and Private First Class Karim as they recount their time in the Marching 100 and its influence on their service in the Army.

We continue our interview of Fall '97 FAMU Marching 100 alumni music educators with Quentin Goins, band director of Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Carmin Nowlin and Tracey Jackson interview two Fall '97 FAMU Marching 100 alumni and entrepreneurs Vanaya Bredy of Bredy Physical Therapy and McDonald Jean creator of Father Fresh Clothing.

Carmin Nowlin and Tracey Jackson interview Fall '97 Marching 100 alumni music educators Rametria Smith and Karalda Perkins.  They recount their time in the Marching 100 and discuss their challenges and successes as band directors.

Welcome to "Legends of the Fall" a new podcast featuring two alumni member of the FAMU's Incomparable Marching 100, Carmin Nowlin and Tracey Jackson! We're commemorating the 25th Anniversary of our Freshman year in the Marching 100 by talking about our time in the band and interviewing our classmates also know as our freshman brothers and sisters.

Why “Legends of the Fall?” These episodes represent our legends and the oral history of our time in the Marching 100 during the Fall of 1997.  We'll discuss all things related to HBCU band life and how friendships were forged during our time in the Marching 100.  Subscribe wherever you stream your podcasts. Season 1 starts on October 26th 2022. TUNE IN!!!

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