As the bus came to a stop in front of Levi’s Stadium on Aug. 28, 2024, students dressed in blue and yellow came clambering out – instrument cases and pom poms clutched tightly between sweating hands....

After months of awaiting the day of celebration, I packed my dance bag with gloves, makeup and the confidence I had developed after three seasons in the SCHS colorguard. It was Saturday, Oct. 28, and I...