Winter guard team travels to Tulsa for regional competition

PHS varsity and JV teams practice and prepare for performances

Nora Vedder, ReporterMarch 14, 2023Leave a Comment

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Following the awards ceremony of the Winter Guard International (WGI) Tulsa competition, JV and varsity winter guard members take a group photo with their trophies. Teams performed their shows in the competition on March 4, with both trams advancing to finals. The JV placed 3rd in Scholastic Regional A and varsity placed 10th in Scholastic A. Students in the photo include, Sophia Adams, Nora Vedder, Megan Broyles, Brinley Berkenbile, Kaylee Song, Sammie Munoz, Raegan Meyer, Makenna Boushey, Bella Koakowski, Mya Brim, Kiera Payne, Adison Ewell, Addyson Bergman, Jayden Howeth, Camille Torres, Cora Oyakawa, Klarissa Warren, Annika Spencer, Molly Coombs, Sarah Coombs, Elizabeth Giasolli, Carter Hollman, Addison Didonato, Brooklyn Didonato, Emma Tranka, Sam Mitchell, Lyla Kate Plasky, Makenzie Jones, Macey Martin, Izzy Savage, Kamden Setters and Madelyn Rutledge.

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Pictured above is the send-off that took place Feb. 16 at 8:50. The send-off celebrated the advancement to state competitions by DECA, Eagle Production Group, wrestling and swim and dive. After attendance, students were told to line the upper and lower main halls to cheer for the teams as they walked from the auditorium to the arena.

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Click the photo above to start a slideshow with information about the JV and varsity winter guards’ preparation for their trip to, and performances in, the WGI Tulsa regional competition.

Who: Varsity and JV winter guard teams

What: Preparation for and during the Winter Guard International (WGI) Tulsa regional competition

When: March 3, 4

Where: Union High School in Tulsa Oklahoma.

What’s Next: Both winter guards will compete in the WGI Dallas regional competition, taking place on March 18 and 19.

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Nora Vedder, Reporter

Nora is a senior and it is her first year on staff of Eagle Nation Online. She is very passionate about art and creating illustrations, and is also a member and captain of the school's color guard. Nora loves to convey stories, whether written or in an image and is very excited to have her work be a part of ENO.

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