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Vanguard Voices: Episode 8

Jun 27, 2021 | Alumni, Blog Post, Santa Clara Vanguard

Celebrate Pride Month with our latest episode of Vanguard Voices! Three of our alumni, each of whom proudly represent SCV and the LGBTQ+ community, openly share how the activity played a part in their coming out experience, the progress they’ve witnessed in each of their generations, and how important the marching arts can be when it comes to visibility for the LGBTQ+ community.

Thank you so much to Michael Amador, Jason Pascual, and Jared Sipple for your honesty, passion and contributions to Vanguard!

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