Dr. David Marshall, APR

Still coming down from Sunday!

We were in Augusta for the 7th Annual CSRA Battle of the Bands — that's the Central Savannah River Area, Augusta and the counties around it — at Butler High's field.

Our SSU band leadership and drum majors were on the ground with us, and our sister HBCU Albany State folks were right there too.

Somewhere in the middle of the afternoon it stopped feeling like a competition. Just a whole lot of people who love the culture and enjoy seeing students shine on the field.

Thanks Augusta for the amazing hospitality!

#SSU #AlbanyState #BattleOfTheBands #CMAC #CMACWINS

Right after the Powerhouse of the South's stunning performance at the big Battle of the Bands, you could still hear the crowd cheering as Richmond County Schools recognized our Director of Bands, Dr. Gabriel Arnold, for his work with the Powerhouse of the South and for the band's participation in the event.

The 9th Annual Richmond County School System Battle of the Bands took over Butler High School Stadium in Augusta Sunday, an afternoon packed with college and high school marching bands, stands full of families and fans, and that unbeatable HBCU band energy.

The Augusta area remains a great pipeline of talented students who choose #SSU — and of course many wind up in our band. It was great to see the enthusiasm and interest from students and parents while we were there. We see you Dr. Arnold! 👏🏾

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Last night in Augusta, the Powerhouse of the South gave everything they had on that field — one last time. If you were at the Battle of the Bands, you already know: these young men and women left it ALL out there. What a season. What a band.

But for a few of our seniors, last night was the final walk. None bigger than our Head Drum Major, Christopher Taylor.

I caught up with him moments after the last note, still catching his breath, and asked him to look back on it all — the season, the show, the journey.

What he said about leading this band, about taking care of his people, moved me.

We've watched him grow into that role these past three years,and Sunday night you could see it: he wasn't just leading the band, he was carrying it within.

Christopher — we are really proud of you. You are the real deal, and everything a true #SSUTiger should be. And to the whole Powerhouse family: thank you for a season we'll not forget.

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What a way to end the season! 💯

Sunday, The Powerhouse of The South took the field at the 9th Annual Battle of the Bands at Butler High in Augusta — the last performance of the year, and honestly, one of the best.

The crowd showed up, the band showed out, and the 50-yard line belonged to us for about ten straight minutes.

Sharing a bill with our sister USG HBCU university, Albany State and a bunch of great local high school bands, POTS shined.

What people don't see is what this season actually took. I saw it with my own eyes.

These students went from class to practice to multiple performances, week after week, across three states — and finished what they started.

And a real thank you to Director of Bands -Dr. Gabriel Arnold and Assistant Director of Bands Professor Aubrey Simmons. The hours they poured into these young people go way past band.

The investment shows.

Shout out to Keyonda Satchell our dance coach; the ladies added great value to the performances.

Great job POTS and the student leadership team; your work has not gone unnoticed.

Rest up!

We'll see you next season for sure. The 2027 Band Camp starts in 264 days, and I'm already counting down
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We love the band. We love =this= band!

#PowerhouseOfTheSouth #POTS #BattleOfTheBands #seasonfinale #proud #proud #proud #SSU #CMAC #CMACWINS!

What an incredible Open Campus Day and Day with The College on Saturday.

Super grateful to these amazing CMAC students who served as official hosts for the College of Media, Arts and Communication.

They greeted our guests, sat with students and their parents as they conducted podcasts and completed a newscast in our brand new studio — and once our guests arrived, I literally just sat back and watched them work. It turned out to be the easiest workday of the week for me. 😎

They are phenomenal brand ambassadors for #SSU and #CMAC.

Their communication, interpersonal, PR, and hospitality skills were on full display — and even more inspiring, they sold the university they love simply by sharing their passion for it. There's no better recruitment tool than students who genuinely love where they are and what they are learning. Bravo/brava!

#CMAC #SSU #SavannahState #SavannahStateUniversity #MediaArtsCommunication #OpenCampusDay #DayWithTheCollege #BrandAmbassadors #FutureMediaLeaders #StudentSuccess #CommunicationSkills #PR #Hospitality #HBCUPride #HBCUExcellence #TigerNation