UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Since 1899 the Penn State Blue Band has provided the University with a spirited soundtrack that has guided it as it marched through history toward awarding its 1 millionth degree in August 2026. For the Grahams and Frisbies, two of the Blue Band's many multigenerational families, a member of their own family has "raised the song" dating back nearly 100 years.

For three generations, the Blue Band has been central to the Graham and Frisbie family stories. Because of the band, life-changing connections were made, and marriages, kids and grandkids followed while indelible memories and experiences were woven into the fabric...