CAROLINA CROWN as told by Erin Griffis

Happy Birthday to the gal who pretty much saved my and 100 other kids lives this summer. You rock, Carolyn, and I don't think I'll ever be able to thank you enough. I hope you have a rad birthday! You deserve it! 💚😉 (at Lucas Oil Stadium)

A high school band picture from 5 years ago showed up on my #TimeHop, so I obviously had to make this #SelfieSaturday a band-o one. Hi everyone, my name is Erin and I'm a huge band nerd. #MCATDT #NEM #InMyMind

Missing this beebee today! #CarolinaCrown #FTF #hesmyfavorite (at Lucas Oil Stadium)

In my mind... 👑 (at Lucas Oil Stadium)

Just had to get #OutOfThisWorld for a while... 😉👑💙👽

Day 99 of #Summer2014 It's finally over and done. I survived and I couldn't be happier that I completed my season strong with the greatest drum corps family ever. It was most certainly the hardest summer of my life but I wouldn't trade the lessons I learned and the experiences I had for the world. I can't believe it's over and I'm honestly half expecting to get up and go to rehearsal again tomorrow. It probably won't really hit me until later, but in the meantime I really need to find a way to get David Bowie's "Space Oddity" out of my head. #CROWNStrong (at IND Indianapolis International Airport)

Day 96 of #Summer2014 Mine and the drum major/hornline/front ensemble girls home for the next couple nights. The best thing about Jessup Cabin? It has beds. ☺️⛺️ #carolinacrown #DCI2014 (at Jameson Camp)

Day 95 of #Summer2014 Received this picture from my mom this morning. I can't believe it's almost time for finals. Only one more rehearsal day and then we head on to Avon to continue getting better. #carolinacrown #DCI2014

Day 91 of #Summer2014 Morning laundry block in Allentown, PA.

Day 90 of #Summer2014 Rehearsal Day on Franklin Field at UPenn. ☔️ (at Franklin Field)

Day 84 of #Summer2014 Got to see this handsome fella at DCI Atlanta. I also got to see all my friends and family, but apparently I forgot to take pictures with them 😢. This one's good enough for a quality Instagram. Love ya, Tyler! (at The Georgia Dome)

Day 83 of #Summer2014 Made it into a @carolinacrown Facebook picture! #famous #ThanksRyansMom! #CarolinaCrown

Day 91 of #Summer2014 Sometimes 45 minute lunches aren't so bad. #DCI2014 (at Malvern High School)

Day 78 of #Summer2014 Just the start of our free day in San Antonio with Abby, Saki and Sarah! So happy! #DCI2014

Day 78 of #Summer2014 Just the start of our free day in San Antonio with Abby, Saki and Sarah! So happy! #DCI2014