Meet Alex Simao...

Class of 2008, Math Major,Pre-Med, Clarinet/Bari SaxPlayer

Hometown: Ludlow, MA

Favorite Pep Tune: ESPN, September, Cahhhpet

What type of band program were you in during high school? "My High School was a concert band that attempted to march once a year on Thanksgiving, and then again on Memorial Day. We sounded good, but we were lucky to be in step. But we had uniforms and we tried. It was different then band at HC, we never had a full halftime show, and the school spirit wasn't the same. Here at HC it's clear that people don't just expect us to be there, we're just as important to the game as the football team."

What is your favorite thing about Marching/Pep here at Holy Cross? "Coming in as a Freshmen to HC, there were so many new things, new people, and it was overwhelming. I decided to join the band because of the friendships I had in band in high school. The band at HC was no different; you learn so much from them and you're able to connect with these people on a level you don't get anywhere else. It's great to have friends from all of the classes, majors, backgrounds, and viewpoints. You connect with alumni and their families and hear stories of the old days at Holy Cross. There's so much history at Holy Cross, and the band plays a big part in that. By being in band you leave your mark on the history of HC, and you make friendships that last a lifetime."