on campus, including the Student Government Association and National Pan-Hellenic Council.
=== Marching band ===
The Virginia State University Trojan Explosion is composed of instrumentalists, Essence of Troy Dancers, Satin Divas Flag, and Troy Elegance Twirlers.
The "Marching 110" was built during the leadership of F. Nathaniel Pops Gatlin and Claiborne T. Richardson. In 1984 the marching band was renamed the "Trojan Explosion" under the direction of Harold J. Haughton, Sr. and the music department began to grow. In 2013, Professor James Holden, Jr. became director of bands. In addition to serving as director of the VSU Gospel Chorale, Holden has served as assistant director of bands since 1984. The Trojan Explosion has been selected to attend the Honda Battle of the Bands 9 consecutive years. In addition to numerous accolades and achievements, the drum line performed at the White House for President Barack Obama during the signing of the HBCU Funding Bill.
=== Cheerleading ===
Originally led by head coach …
