HUNTLEY – Three students from Huntley High School’s marching band will start their New Year’s Day on a prominent stage, helping kick off the Rose Bowl to millions across the globe.

Students Zoe Detlaf, Adam Sundling and Rachelle Jacobs will join 322 other student musicians in a national ensemble that will perform in the 124th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

The 5.5-mile parade has been a mainstay of pregame festivities meant to get millions of college football fans energized to watch the top teams from the Big 10 and Pac 12 battle for Rose Bowl honors.