MARTINSVILLE, VA – The Martinsville High School Band Boosters have created a scholarship in memory of LaTanya Walker Billups.
Billups was part of the Martinsville City Public Schools family for much of her life.
A 1982 graduate of MHS, she eventually returned to work for MCPS.
Billups was a fixture at Friday night football games, and was deeply devoted to her work with the MAVAHI Marching Band, a news release said.
To raise money for the scholarship, the boosters are hosting an Adult Field Day on March 16 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in the football stadium at MHS.
In March 2023, Billups travelled with the band to Orlando, FL where they were scheduled to perform in a parade at Disney World.
While on the trip, she passed away unexpectedly.
The students and band directors chose to remain and march in the parade in her honor, dedicating their performance to her memory, the release said.
With this scholarship, her legacy and dedication to the MAVAHI band will continue.
Funds will be given each year to support one or more graduating members of the band to support them as they begin the next chapter of their life.
The event will be the first fundraising event for this new scholarship.
Field day teams will consist of 10 members (must include 4 males, 4 females, and 2 extra).
Tickets for the event will be $10 at the door. Students will be $5.
Games include:
Relay Races
Head, Sholder, Knees and Toes
Dodge Ball
Tug- Of-War
Balloon Pop
Potato Sack Race
Egg Spoon Race
The cost for each team is $100 ($10 per team member).
Team registration can be found on the band website.
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