OUR SCHOLARS | BE OUT DAY TAMPA BAY

MEET OUR 2024 BE OUT DAY TAMPA BAY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Be Out Day Tampa Bay proudly awarded scholarships to support local students in their educational and musical pursuits. Through our community fundraising efforts, three students from the Bay Area attended the Marching 100 Summer Band Camp, with each receiving $700 to cover the full cost of attendance and gain valuable experience with one of the nation's most prestigious band programs. Additionally, four incoming freshmen enrolling at FAMU in the fall received $500 book stipends to assist with their academic journey. As we continue to grow, we look forward to increasing the number of recipients for both scholarships, further expanding our impact and support for the next generation of scholars and musicians within the community.

Our 2024 Band Camp scholarship recipients, Troy McClure, Morgan Watkins, and Jaymie Dick, proudly represented

Spoto High School, where their band director, Wesley Hemmans—a FAMU alum and former Marching 100 Drum Major continues to inspire the next generation of musicians. The students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to attend

the prestigious Marching 100 Summer Band Camp, where they enhanced their musical skills, learned from esteemed instructors, and connected with fellow musicians. Notably, Jaymie Dick’s outstanding performance during the camp earned him a partial scholarship to attend in 2025, showcasing his dedication and talent. We look forward to sending even more students each year, expanding our impact and support for young musicians in the Bay Area.