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HISTORY -- 1982In the spring of
1982, the Knights held a fundraiser called "bucks for the Band" in
order to raise enough money to purchase uniforms. The idea worked, and the
Knights had their first true uniforms for the 1982 season. Besides the
regular performances, the Marching Knights also participated in the Disney
Tencennial, the Citrus Bowl Parade, and the Orlando Christmas Parade. On August 5, 1982, a tragedy occurred which forever changed the course of the Marching Knights. Troy Driggers was killed in a car accident coming home from a DCI show. The news of the death of their friend and Drum Major stunned the entire band. In honor of Troy, the 1983 season was dedicated to Troy's memory and the entire band wore a pin on their uniform. Since then, the "Driggers' Pin" has become part of the Marching Knights lives and uniform. |