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Class of 2026 Reflections
By Class of 2026 Student Leadership & Gabi Arrington (Class of 2029)

Communications
May 281 min read


Alumni highlight: Chris Wist
By Ryka Sen Chris Wist plays a red trombone and knows the lyrics to the Herndon Fight Song!
Ryka Sen
May 281 min read


Alumni highlight: Pedro Vidal Vasquez
By Ryka Sen The 2024–2025 Pride of Herndon drum major is now a member of the JMU Marching Dukes.
Ryka Sen
May 261 min read


Alumni highlight: Trevor Crane
By Ryka Sen Current scientist and Pride of Herndon alum Trevor Crane, Class of 2018.
Ryka Sen
May 261 min read


Alumni highlight: Doug Smith
By Ryka Sen "Music stays with you your entire life" - Doug Smith, Class of 1985
Ryka Sen
May 261 min read


Alumni highlight: Beth Paquette
By Ryka Sen Trumpet player, music educator & Pride of Herndon Class of 1979 alum Beth Paquette.
Ryka Sen
May 261 min read


Alumni highlight: Mary Beach
By Ryka Sen Mary Beach: An alumna who never misses volunteering at Showcase of the Bands each year.
Ryka Sen
May 181 min read


Alumni highlight: Mike Jones
By Ryka Sen Class of 1972
Ryka Sen
May 181 min read


Alumni highlight: Ethan Boswell
By Ryka Sen Ethan Boswell: Drum Major 2022 Pride of Herndon Band, & 2026 JMU Marching Royal Dukes
Ryka Sen
May 181 min read


Alumni highlight: Sonali Sheelam
By Ryka Sen
Ryka Sen
Apr 261 min read


Pyramid Concert: A tradition
The 2026 Pyramid Concert dedicated to Ms. Erica Hirt starts at 7 pm on 26th March in the Herndon High School Auditorium. The Herndon Pyramid Elementary School kids will play with Herndon Middle and Herndon High School students, with the Herndon High School Indoor Guards performing at the end . 🍬 🍭Don't forget to celebrate your performer by purchasing a Candygram—available for sale at the event! Herndon High School Band student leadership's favorite part of the Pyramid C
Ryka Sen
Mar 261 min read


Pyramid Concert
By Communications Team & Ryka Sen The Herndon High School Pyramid concert is a unique event where students from several elementary schools will join the Herndon Middle School and Herndon High School concert bands to showcase their collective talent and perform together at the Herndon High School Auditorium on 26th March 2026, at 7 pm. This year, the *Pyramid Concert is dedicated to the memory of Ms. Erica Hirt. The concert is free and open to all members of the community. We

Communications
Mar 252 min read


FCPS honored by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation
By HHSBPA Communications Team Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been honored by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education . Dr. Michelle Reid, the FCPS Superintendent shared Sen. Mark Warner letter in her weekly reflections which says, “This award is a testament to your commitment to providing students access to a well-rounded education that facilitates learning in a variety of ways. Music educat

Communications
Mar 81 min read


Alumni highlight: Maggie Wright
79-year-old Herndon High School Pride of Herndon Band features alumni on its website
Ryka Sen
Feb 61 min read


Alumni highlight: Chris Stuard
Alumni feature.
Ryka Sen
Feb 31 min read
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