It’s a year full of historical events for the University of Oklahoma with the 100th anniversary of Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and the 120th year of the Pride of Oklahoma.

Pride of Oklahoma Director Brian Britt announced Julie Siberts will serve as the 2017 Pride of Oklahoma Drum Major, the first woman ever to hold the position.

NORMAN, Okla. – The University of Oklahoma’s marching band, Pride of Oklahoma, announced a female will hold the 2017 Pride of Oklahoma Drum Major position for the first time ever. Julie… ...

OU sophomore Julie Siberts performs with the Pride of Oklahoma last season at Owen Field. On Wednesday, Siberts was named the first female drum major in the Pride’s 113-year history.