Photo Finish

This year’s edition of the Marching Jayhawks is the largest in recent memory—more than 310 members. The rows and rows of virtuosos are a sight to behold on the Hill or storming down the stadium steps for the traditional pregame performance and filling the field for the halftime show. “The sound we’re putting out is great,” says director Matthew Smith. “There’s a ton of enthusiasm. There was so much anticipation for that first game.”