🌹 Fundraising for our trip to the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
@RoseParade
starts NOW! The support of every alumnus, supporter, and friend of the Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South is greatly appreciated!
#LuvDaBoom
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𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: tonight, we got to play halftime of
#SuperBowl
𝐋𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈. THANK YOU
@Usher
,
@AppleMusic
, and
@RocNation
for the opportunity to share the world’s largest stage with one of the most iconic performers of our time! This is a night we won’t forget.
#LuvDaBoom
♟️
#JSUGrad22
: In alignment with the university's mission, Ira Vaughn earned his Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies today at Jackson State! He vowed to his late mother, before her passing, that he'll finish what he started by graduating.
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The Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band is pleased to accept the invitation of the
@RoseParade
to bring the Summa Cum Laude of Bands to Pasadena New Year’s Day 2025.
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In 1975, members of the Jackson State SBOTS formed the group FREEDOM - a band that helped pioneer the sound of Hip Hop. Portions of their song "Get Up and Dance" have been sampled by over 40 artists. The song was most-notably re-released by Grandmaster Flash in 1983.
#HipHop50
Introducing the new ‘23s - the new Jackson State SBOTS uniforms.
P1: A brand new colorway is here for the 𝐉𝟓 uni. The ‘23s go ALL IN on BOOM BLUE and feature 2 new chest plates + the return of the vintage block J overlay.
#LuvDaBoom
The Sonic Boom of the South family is saddened by the loss of our student, brother, and friend Erneston Arnold, Jr. We are heartbroken but thankful to have made memories with you as part of the SBOTS family. You are forever in our hearts, Erneston.
#luvdaboom
Jackson State family, in case you were wondering, the traditions are safe! The brand is too strong. The kids are going to be just fine.
#LuvDaBoom
Watch yesterday’s halftime show now on
We are pleased to accept the invitation of
@ESPN
to the first HBCU Band of the Year National Championship. Join us in Atlanta December 15 as we cap off another memorable SBOTS seasons and celebrate
#HBCU
band culture.
Standby for more 👀.
#LuvDaBoom
Congrats
@GoJSUTigersFB
on bringing the 9th SWAC EAST Championship title home to Jackson State! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 In the words of
@iamdesibanks
GET EM OUTTA HERE!
Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of the Sonic Boom Learning Lab! The new center provides academic support and resources for band members. Special thanks to
@JSUPrez
and his team for this investment in our students!
Ribbon Cutting:
We are pleased to announce the Frascogna Law Group as the official sponsorship representative of THE BOOM. This partnership with a leading entertainment law firm will continue to expand the SBOTS brand. Thanks to Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony for supporting this endeavor.
The ‘23 pullover features a navy blue sash with silver lettering. Behind the sash a bold J returns to the uniform chest for the first time in 40 years. Finally, the traditional “Sonic Boom” back design comes to the pullover with a lil added smoke. 💨
#LuvDaBoom
Saturday, be there to see the full SBOTS perform for the first time this season. With 315 members, Boom scholarships are helping more students pursue academic degrees than at any point in our program’s history. That’s
#forwardthinking
. Get those tickets and meet us in Thee Vet!
Being a member of the Summa Cum Laude of Bands means excelling in the classroom and the band hall! This semester, 89 SBOTS members earned Dean’s List honors (3.0 or higher GPAs), 50 students completed a 4th season in the Boom, 10 students earned degrees from
@JacksonStateU
!
Out of an abundance of caution, the Boom won't perform in full regalia and uniforms for tomorrow’s game. We know fans hold our threads near and dear, and we 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 suit up soon! For now, we'll be here to ROCK THE HOUSE like always … in 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒓 gear.
#LuvDaBoom