By: Emily Phillips
For the first time in four years, the Lloyd Winter Guard is back and ready to compete. Our former color guard vets are on board for this season, along with a whole new set of recruits who may be a little too energetic. Using both flags and weapons, this season’s guard will twirl their way to the top.
Often overlooked as an athletic sport, guard requires intense focus and stamina. Exercises include tosses, dances, and stretches, all which demand total physical/mental control. Guard members must have leg strength to hold poses and finish the routine while maintaining the upper body strength to complete tosses.
When asked what the guard veterans were most excited about for this season’s winter guard, they were more than happy to share their responses.
Daniel-“I’m excited to bring Lloyd back into competing in winter guard and showing schools what we’re capable of.”
Alexis-“Um, like, bonding with the newbies and winning.”
Ashley-“My wise words: Guard is love; Guard is life. Du du du du du.”
Calen-“The new season and the unknown of a new extracurricular activity outside of marching band season.”
With competitions heading our way, the guard will be pushing themselves to the limits in order to prepare. Flag, rifle, saber, you name it, we spin it.
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