Rachel, Diana, Jeanlle
Kayla, Garrett, Shelby
Both Winter Guard units headed out to Greenfield Central Saturday, February 26, to compete in their respected Classes. During last week’s practice, guard director, Katie Townsend, tweaked their show; and this would be the first time most in the stands would see the updates to the performance. As the unit takes the floor, the crowd waited in anticipation for the music to begin and show to start. Finally, the announcer calls out, “Is the guard ready?” This is the cue for the Junior Varsity to perform their show “Halo” to the packed gymnasium. As the dancers start the show from the far left corner, Shawndale Walls, begins to spin his flag in the bottom right corner. The crowd screams in excitement. The unit finishes their show with their flag feature; once again getting the crowd excited since all 15 members have flags spinning and flying in the air. During the awards presentation, Class AA is presented with either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze rating. Ben Davis received a Gold rating; only one of six units to achieve this. Overall, the unit finished sixth out of 21 units. Great job!
Later in the evening, the Varsity unit took the floor to perform their show “Star Struck” to music “Cosmic Love” by Florence and the Machine. Varsity had also worked on changes in their show during practice last week. The show begins with all members in a circle around Garrett Statzer rises up in the air. The members dance around and move to the outer perimeter of their tarp. Kayla Coe picks up a rifle and throws it to Garrett where he catches it and toss it in the air bring cheers from the crowd. The show finishes with the members forming a star while laying on the floor with Garrett Statzer and Darin Rodeghier pointing to the skies as the music concludes. The crowd whoops and hollers for this awesome performance. The unit would have to wait until 10:00 pm to find out results. At the awards ceremony, the Varsity received a 5th place finish, out of 16 units, and had improved their score from their previous performance. Congratulations to both units on great performances.
Next week, Varsity will perform at WGI regional in Dayton, OH and Junior Varsity will compete at Mooresville Community HS on Saturday for Divisional Finals.
Congratulations also go out the Ben Davis Winter Percussion on their 2nd place finish at Mt. Vernon HS on Saturday.
Upcoming events:
Practice:
March 2, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Wind Symphony
March 3, 3 to 4:15 pm, Jazz Band
March 3, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Percussion & Varsity Guard
March 4, 6 to 9 pm, JV Guard
March 7, 6 to 9 pm, Varsity Guard
March 8, 6 to 9 pm, Winter Percussion & Varsity Guard
March 9, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Wind Symphony
March 5, Ball State Jazz Festival
March 5 – 6, Varsity Winter Guard at Dayton, OH WGI
March 5, Junior Varsity Winter Guard at Moorseville
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