Alumni Profile: Jaclyn Hild and Brandon Schick

Jaclyn Hild
Years Marched: 2009
Section: Color Guard
Rode on Bus: Rookie Bus
Most Memorable Stadium/Show Site: Centerville, Ohio.  Jaclyn's personal home show where she performed for friends and family.
Favorite Blooo song: Autumn Leaves
Prized Bluecoat/Drum Corps possession: Pennies, but she still has her my practice shoes!

Currently living in: Centerville, Ohio
Current Family: engaged to be married to Brandon Schick in December of 2012

After leaving drum corps: Jaclyn is teaching Reading and Mathematics at Centerville City Schools, which is near Dayton, Ohio.

Brandon Schick
Years Marched: 2008-09
Section: Mellophone
Rode on Bus: Rookie Bus
Most Memorable Stadium/Show Site: Finals at Bloomington, Indiana, in 2008
Favorite Blooo song: Autumn Leaves
Prized Bluecoat/Drum Corps possession: Pennies

Currently living in: West Chester, Ohio
Current Family: engaged to be married to Jaclyn Hild in December of 2012

After leaving drum corps: Brandon is finishing his last year at Miami University in Music Education and is currently student teaching at Mason City Schools, near Cincinnati, Ohio.

How the Bluecoats made a difference for them: Brandon and Jaclyn started dating two months before move-ins in 2009. Being away from home was a huge struggle for both, but it strengthened their relationship greatly from relying on one another. Both truly believe that performing with the Bluecoats set the foundation for a long-lasting relationship that has endured the trials and triumphs that come with life.

Originally published, April 5, 2012