Color Guard Competition: 2/19/05

Today was a very full and tiring day for students and parents alike, as nearly 50 Color Guard Performance Ensembles came together to compete for honors. My daughter's squad put on a fine show, and we watched many, many other school ensembles perform a wide variety of themed performances.

If you are new to Color Guard, as we are this year, it is a combination of theatre, movement, sport, and music. It requires agility, discipline, coordination, and teamwork to a very high degree, and the resulting performances are nothing short of breathtaking to watch. I am VERY proud of my daughter and her whole team - if you get a chance to attend a Color Guard event, don't miss it!

I have included some photos below, though photography is challenging at these events due to a 'no flash' rule. For safety reasons, flashes are prohibited during performances due to the spinning rifles, sabres, and flags used by the ensembles.