At an Auburn football game, you might catch a glimpse of familiar faces on the field during the halftime performance.
This year, three former local students have risen through the ranks as leaders of Auburn University’s marching band. From Reeltown, Bella Nonales is an Auburn drum major and Jillian Heaster is the Tiger Eyes flagline co-captain. From Tallassee, Natalie Henderson is the majorette section leader with Tiger Eyes.
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Former Reeltown Rebel, Bella Nonales is now a drum major for the Auburn University Marching Band.
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Tallassee High School graduate Natalie Henderson is now the majorette section leader for Auburn University's marching band.
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Jillian Heaster is a former Reeltown High School graduate who is now the flagline co-captain in the Auburn University Marching Band.
Jake G Evans / TPI
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