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08/22/2026

🎟️🔥 RAFFLE TIME! SUPPORT THE STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL BANDS! 🔥🎟️

Want a chance to win an AMAZING Recteq Patio Legend 600 Pellet Grill Package while supporting music education at Strom Thurmond High School? This is your chance! ❤️💙

🎁 RAFFLE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
🔥 Recteq Patio Legend 600 Pellet Grill
🌳 40 lb bag of premium hardwood pellets
🥩 Butcher paper
🍖 PLUS a basket of grilling goodies!

🎟️ TICKETS:
$15 each OR 2 for $20!

📍 WHERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS:
🏈 STHS Football Concession Stand during home games
🥬 Cook’s Roadside Market
🎺 From any Strom Thurmond High School Marching Band member

📅 DRAWING: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
📍 Strom Thurmond High School Band Room
📱 You do NOT have to be present to win! The drawing will be streamed LIVE on Instagram & Facebook.

A HUGE thank you to Cook’s Roadside Market and Tri-Star Contractors, Inc. for helping make this incredible raffle package possible! ❤️

Every ticket helps support the Strom Thurmond High School Band programs and our students! 🎶🥁🎺

Buy a ticket. Support the band. Maybe take home the grill! 🔥

Edgefield County School District
Strom Thurmond High School
Strom Thurmond Athletics Booster Club
Strom Thurmond Theatre
Explore Edgefield
Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce

08/08/2026

🎺🔥 FINALS NIGHT! 🔥🎺

The band room is officially in DCI Finals mode! We’re gathered together tonight cheering on our amazing visual instructor, Sammie Newcomb, and the incredible Phantom Regiment! 🖤❤️

We’re so proud to support Sammie and all the hard work, dedication, and artistry that goes into being a part of a DCI staff! 🩸🩸🩸

LET’S GO PHANTOM! 🫡🔥

07/12/2026

What an outstanding first week of Band Camp!💙❤️💙❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉

I am incredibly proud of what our Rebel Regiment has accomplished over this last week. We asked a lot of them, and they rose to the challenge. They learned quickly, rehearsed with purpose, embraced corrections, and showed consistent growth every single day. The improvement from Monday to Friday was remarkable, and that’s a direct result of their hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to becoming something greater than themselves.

The foundation for a successful season is built one rehearsal at a time, and they have laid out the beginnings of an excellent one. While they’ve made great progress, we’re just getting started. Let’s encourage them as they go into Week 2 tomorrow!

Edgefield County School District
Strom Thurmond High School
Johnston Edgefield Trenton Middle School
Merriwether Middle School

07/07/2026

Day 1 of camp: COMPLETE. ✔️

What an incredible first day!

Our goal is simple: get better every second of every rehearsal and to focus on US as a team. Today, that's exactly what this group did. You showed up ready to work, embraced every challenge, and continued to push yourselves from the first rep to the last.

Growth doesn't happen when things are easy—it happens when you're willing to dig deep, accept feedback, and choose to improve, even when you're tired. Today, this team took that first step.

If we continue to push each other, stay focused, maintain a growth mindset, and never stop striving to be better, there's nothing standing in the way of an incredible season.

I'm so proud of every single person for the effort, attitude, and determination they brought today. This is just the beginning, and I couldn't be more excited for what's ahead.

Let's keep showing up, trusting the process, and getting better with every step/note in every rehearsal. The best is yet to come!!

💙❤️💙❤️

07/05/2026

BAND CAMP STARTS TOMORROW!!!!! We are so excited to start working on our 26/27 production in order to share it with the community!

🌟 Leadership Spotlight: Irvin Garcia 🌟

Today we're recognizing Irvin Garcia, our Drum Major!

Irvin's dedication, focus, and steady leadership have made a lasting impact on our band. He leads with confidence, encourages those around him, and always keeps the team moving toward success while reminding us to enjoy the journey.

Thank you, Irvin, for your hard work and commitment to our band family. We appreciate everything you do! ❤️💙

07/02/2026

🌟 Leadership Spotlight: Joseph Greene 🌟

Today we're celebrating Joseph Greene, our Visual Captain!

Joseph's positive attitude, dedication, and willingness to help others make him an incredible leader. He leads by example, encourages those around him, and reminds us that a great mindset can make all the difference.

Thank you, Joseph, for everything you do for our band family. We're proud to have you as part of our leadership team! ❤️💙

06/30/2026

🌟 Leadership Spotlight: Mirayah Clarke 🌟

Today we're celebrating Mirayah Clarke, our incredible Percussion Captain! 🥁

Whether she's leading the percussion section or supporting her fellow band members, Mirayah brings determination, confidence, and a positive attitude to everything she does. Her leadership helps make our program stronger every day.

Thank you for being an outstanding leader and representing our band with pride. Keep shining! ❤️💙

06/24/2026

🚨 BAND CAMP IS ALMOST HERE! 🚨

The wait is over—Band Camp starts July 6!

Get your instruments, water bottles, sunscreen, and positive attitudes ready. We’re excited to get back to making music, building friendships, and preparing for an incredible season together.

📅 Band Camp Dates:
• July 6–10
• July 13–17

⏰ Time:
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM each day

Come ready to work hard, learn a lot, and have fun. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the field!

🎺🥁🎷 Let’s make this our best season yet! 🎶

Strom Thurmond High School
Strom Thurmond Athletics Booster Club
Johnston Edgefield Trenton Middle School
Merriwether Middle School
Edgefield County School District
Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce

06/23/2026

✨ Leadership Spotlight Continues! ✨

As we get closer to band camp, we're excited to continue introducing the student leaders who will help guide the Bands of Strom Thurmond throughout the season! These leaders play an important role in building our culture of excellence, teamwork, and growth. 🎶❤️💙

Today, we're shining the spotlight on A'Zaria Butler, our Brass Captain! 🎺👏 A'Zaria encourages students to push beyond their comfort zones, embrace new opportunities, and remember that while talent may open doors, it's your attitude, dependability, and willingness to learn that truly leave a lasting impression.

Thank you, A'Zaria, for your leadership and dedication to the Rebel Regiment!

Stay tuned as we continue to introduce more members of our leadership team in the weeks leading up to band camp.

🎺🔥

06/22/2026

✨ Leadership Spotlight Continues! ✨

The countdown to band camp is on, and we’re continuing to introduce the student leaders who help make the Bands of Strom Thurmond stronger each year! Over the next several weeks, we’ll be spotlighting members of our leadership team and sharing their advice, encouragement, and passion for our program. 🎶❤️💙

Today’s spotlight shines on Amber Bishop, our Woodwind Captain! 🎼👏 Amber reminds us to keep it fun, keep pushing, and trust that your hard work will pay off in the end.

Be sure to follow along as we continue introducing the amazing students helping lead the way into another incredible season!

Address

1131 Columbia Road
Johnston, SC
29832

Telephone

+18032751768

Website

http://www.stromthurmondbands.org/

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