Carol Gomez, a sophomore majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Mary Lecos, a freshmen majoring in political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, are two students from Falls Church who have gained membership to the Marching Virginians at Virginia Tech.
Commonly known as The Spirit of Tech, the Marching Virginians will celebrate their 38th anniversary season with entertaining performances and lively music to support the Hokies during the 2011-12 football season. Under the direction of David McKee and Polly Middleton, the band will feature music of America throughout the season, in addition to music of the Jackson 5, the Beatles, and others.