The two terms, "marching band" and "floating formation", have become almost synonymous at Iowa State. Our band under Mr. Piersol's direction has become famous for perfecting the type of formation in which the whole letter or outline moves down the field. Not satisfied with this accomplishment, the band tried a type of formation called script writing for the first time this season. The entire band was made into one long line which proceeded to write out as if they were flowing from a pen. Led by drum major John Wood, the one hundred twenty members provided the halftime entertainment at home football games. Highlights of the season were trips to Drake and Colorado.
One of the most unusual bands was the marching band composed entirely of freshmen who played for the first home came only a week after school opened.
How does one get into the marching band? First, one must be a fellow, and secondly, he must play a musical instruments. Two lucky glockenspiel players and a baton twirler were the only girls who succeeded in gaining admittance to this select organization.