When Julian E. White found out about the recognition during a trip in Chicago, Illinois, he said he was “in complete shock” and “truly elated.” ...
The Marching 100 lit up the county commission chambers as they were recognized for their win as the HBCU Band of the Year by ESPN.
He also earned his doctoral degree in philosophy from Florida State University in 1978 ... Under White’s band leadership at FAMU, the Marching 100 performed at three Super Bowls, The Grammys ...