| In 1946, forty-nine years after formation of the first cadet
band on campus, five coeds became the first API drum majorettes.
They were, left to right: Zilpha Ann Draper, Danny Sue Gibson, head majorette
Kelda M. Ward, Nancy Young, and Joann "Bunny" Bennett. David A. Herbert
became assistant to Paul R. "Bedie" Bidez, longtime director, and developed
dramatically different routines for the band's halftime performances at
football games. Two years later, majorettes were at the fore when
the Auburn band passed in review in Washington, DC, at the inauguration
parade of President Harry S. Truman. -- Photo: AU Archives |
