The dreams of the Majestic Marching Cardinals of Jonesboro High School are marching to the tempo of generosity, as they’ve been selected for the esteemed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – an honor enhanced by the philanthropy of local entrepreneur Ebony Austin. According to
FOX 5 Atlanta
, the band, holding the distinction of being the sole representative from Georgia this year, will make their grand appearance among only six high school bands chosen from over 100 hopeful nationwide applicants for the parade’s 98th annual procession.
Austin, wielding success through her Nouveau restaurant empire and a real estate development venture isn’t just sponsoring their trip with the hefty sum of $20,000, but she also underpins HBCUs and watches her grits brand benefit scholarships. The band received this gesture during a ceremonial check presentation amid the vibrant ambiance of a school pep rally, and “For our band program travel is a major part of our educational philosophy. These experiences shape who our students become as adults. Without the generosity of people like Ms. Ebony Austin, our students wouldn’t be able to realize their dreams can really come true,” band director Lynel Goodwin expressed his sincere gratitude and underscored the trip’s importance in a statement obtained by
WSB Radio
.
The Cardinals are not only slated to enchant New York City crowds; their horizons stretch further as they’ve also secured a slot to shine across the pond at London’s New Year’s Day Parade in 2026, where Georgia’s pride will resonate on an international scale as reported by
FOX 5 Atlanta
. The band’s journey will not solely be about showcasing their musical prowess; they will immerse themselves in an educational odyssey, including a guided Harlem tour and Thanksgiving dinner on the Hudson under the city’s gleaming lights.
The largesse of Austin permeates beyond a simple monetary donation, but if propelling dreams to fruition were a melody, her generosity would be its resounding chorus, enabling the youth of Jonesboro High to stand tall, instruments in hand, under the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade spotlight and before an international audience soon after, leaving a legacy that echoes the transformative power a community can bestow upon its aspiring youth, according to Lynel Goodwin in an interview with
WSB Radio
.
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