KEARNEY, Neb., Sept. 15 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney issued the following news release:
KEARNEY - Music has been a big part of Raegen Hillman's life since she picked up a violin in fourth grade.
Now, the University of Nebraska at Kearney senior is sharing that passion from a much more visible position - standing in front of the Pride of the Plains Marching Band as one of its two drum majors.
For Hillman, the role is about more than leading performances.
"Being a drum major means that I get to help continue the tradition of the Pride of the Plains," she said. "My goal this season is to be a leader who inspires the band to rise to a new level."
A Grand Island native and Board of Regents Scholarship recipient, Hillman is studying...