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Flag corps colors games
Liberty's courtyard is not the only place where flags fly.They flyathalftimeduring home football games,too.
The Flag Corps,a branch of the marching band, employs 18 female students to perform with the band at half-timefestivities.
They are,according to cocoordinator Rona Rosian, the "story-tellers of (the band's) music."
The group performs 10-12 minute shows each game Kriss Hall istheotherco-coordinator
"All ofour routinesaredifferent," Rosian says The group practices about eight hours a week.
"Most people think the Flag Corps is allglitter and glory; but itreally ishard work."
Rosian says that, despite the hard work, most members are anxioustoreturnthenextyear.
"Without us," Rona says laughing, "there's nothing to watch at halftime."
1985 Flame Flag Corps: (Clockwise from lower center) Melissa Wilkerson Renee Greneir Tammy Bussard,Lisa Baker,Kris Hall, Jackie Lynch, Jama Stophel,Marilou Martin, Karen Cummins Rona Rosian Wendy Montross Vicky Love, Tammy Arnold,SherillHouser, Darcy Saracina.