This season, BAND went on the look for exceptional young athletes who empower and inspire everyone around them. We asked coaches to tell us about an athlete that has inspired them and the rest of their teams to work harder and push forward in the face of challenges.
We were amazed by the incredible stories that coaches from all over the country sent in about their athletes. The amount of love and passion felt by the coaches who submitted was clear in every entry, and it has been very difficult to narrow down the list of deserving and qualified athletes.
BAND is very pleased to present our Recommended Athlete Scholarship to Julian Orozco.
Congratulations, Julian!
Based on his skill, sportsmanship, and perseverance, Julian has been awarded the ‘Recommended Athlete’ Scholarship by everyone here at BAND. We hope he continues to uplift his teammates and helps them band together!
Julian Orozco is a 17-year-old senior drum major of the Franklin High School Marching Yellowjackets, Yellowjackets Drumline, and Winterguard.
Julian came to the school as a transfer student late in the school year, and at first, he wasn’t confident about which instrument he wanted to try. He played a number of instruments before finally settling with the tuba.
His skills rapidly evolved as he continued to dedicate himself to the team, and he was one of the few boys on the Colorguard. He’s tried to expand out into other instruments, including piano and drums.
In his second year with the Yellowjackets, Julian tried out as a drum major. After weeks of hard practicing, Julian secured his position as a drum major for the 2018–2019 season, despite having only one year of experience with music.
Far from a stoic leader, Julian is fun, playful, and friendly. He inspires the rest of the team by owning up to his own mistakes and laughing them off.
Julian is very passionate about joining the Marines and has experience tossing rifles with his team at the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).
This year, Julian is preparing to join the Marines after graduation. He will need to learn the equivalent of four years of tuba into the span of six months in order to prepare.
Julian plans to use the military to branch out into a career in medicine and wants to become a Registered Nurse just like his mom.
At BAND, we are inspired by Julian’s dedication and positive attitude. We hope that this scholarship will inspire Julian and everyone on his team to continue pursuing their dreams and band together!
A great coach inspires their athletes, but great athletes inspire their coaches.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their athletes for our competition. Our submissions may be closed, but we have more winners still to be announced!
Stay tuned to our blog and social media for more contest updates.
