On Saturday July 26th, Alumnus from all over the country got together to celebrate the life on Bandmaster Edwin H. Hampton. Mr. âÂÂHampâ , as he was called, served as the band director for St. Augustine High SchoolâÂÂs Marching 100 in New Orleans for over 50 years. Under his leadership the Marching 100 has played for numerous Super Bowls, the MacyâÂÂs Parade, Tournament of Roses Parade, Pope John Paul II, and numerous events and Mardi Gras parades around the New Orleans area. His band was also the first all black marching band to participate in the Krewe of Rex parade on Mardi Gras day. Mr. Hampton has served as a father figure to thousands of bandsmen who had the privledge of wearing the most recognizable band uniform in the city of New Orleans.
