2002 WGI World Championships Program

Winter Guard International 2002 World Championships Celebrating 25 Years

It began with trust, diversity and hope...

Every so often you experience a season that is pure determination It was one of those rare times when a great staff, a great show, and a great group of members all coincided.

We performed together one last time.

Winter Guard International 4010 Youngfield Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 www.wgi.org

Cover Photos from top 86 State Street Review; 94 Blue Knights; 78 Finale; 95 Bishop Kearney HS; 81 Cavaliers; 97 Northglenn HS.

World Championships 2002

Celebrating 25 Years

Welcome From President Bush . . . . . . . .3 From the Mayor of Dayton . . . . .5 From Ron Nankervis . . . . . . . . .7 From Randy Nelson . . . . . . . . .9

Winter Guard International The WGI Philosophy . . . . . . . .52 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . .53 Office Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Tribute Stanley Knaub . . . . . . . . . . . .10

The Laurel Award 2001 Recipients . . . . . . . . . .57

25th Anniversary Celebration Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 WGI History . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 The WGI Timeline . . . . . . . . . .16 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Gone but not forgotten . . . . . .42 Did you know . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Scholarships 2001 Recipients . . . . . . . . . .58 2002 Regional Competition Southern New England . . . . . .60 Northstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Suncoast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Southern California . . . . . . . .64 Lone Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 European . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Eastern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Mid-California . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Midwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Mid South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Rio Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 First Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Mid-America . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 New England . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Northeast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Minnesota Percussion . . . . . .77 Southwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Rocky Mountain . . . . . . . . . . .81 West Regional . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Lone Star Percussion . . . . . . .83 Mid East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Mid Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Southern California Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . .87

2001 Color Guard Finalists Independent World . . . . . . . . .88 Scholastic World . . . . . . . . . .90 Independent Open . . . . . . . . .92 Scholastic Open . . . . . . . . . . .94 Independent A . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Scholastic A . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 2001 Percussion Finalists Independent World . . . . . . . .100 Scholastic World . . . . . . . . .102 Scholastic Concert World . . .104 Independent Open . . . . . . . .106 Scholastic Concert Open . . .107 Scholastic Open . . . . . . . . . .108 Independent A . . . . . . . . . . .111 Scholastic A . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 WGI Triva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 2002 Color Guard Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 2002 Percussion Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Site Information UD Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Nutter Center . . . . . . . . . . . .141 WGI Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 WGI Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Contents Adjudication The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 2002 Judges . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Photo background Northmont HS.

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Letter

President of the United States of America March 5, 2002

I am pleased to send warm greetings to Winter Guard International as you host your annual World Championships.

This competition provides a great oppor tunity for color guard and percussion ensembles to demonstrate their talents and skills and for people to view and listen to outstanding per formances.

Par ticipating in activities such as a color guard or percussion ensemble can be par t of a well-rounded education. Young people per forming in such programs learn discipline, focus, and teamwork that can help them in the classroom and in their future careers. I commend your par ticipants for their achievements, and I encourage them to keep setting high goals as they prepare for new challenges ahead. I also salute their parents and instructors for their encouragement and suppor t of your effor ts.

Best wishes on this special occasion.

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Letter

Mayor of the City of Dayton April 11, 2002

On behalf of the City of Dayton, I am pleased to welcome members of the Winter Guard International, Spor t of the Ar ts to Dayton, Ohio for your impressive 25th Anniversar y Championships. Congratulations! We salute your mission to foster positive experiences for all who par ticipate by promoting education, creativity, and freedom of expression through the unification of pageantr y and the per forming ar ts. Also, we congratulate your organization and its par ticipants for 25 years of enriching the lives of youth, not only in the United States, but also abroad.

While we understand you are all extremely busy and focused during this event, we hope you will find the time to enjoy our city.

As Dayton is home to the Wright Brothers and the “Bir thplace of Aviation,� it is only natural that our attractions would feature aviation. You can learn about the histor y of flight by visiting the Aviation Trail or the United States Air Force Museum, just to name a few.

I extend my ver y best wishes for a successful 25th Anniversar y event in 2002 and look for ward to your return in 2003!

Sincerely,

Rhine McLin Mayor

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Letter

Executive Director of Winter Guard International

April 11, 2002 Greetings to everyone gathered in Dayton for the 2002 WGI World Championships. The 9,000 young people who will compete this weekend are part of a very special time for our organization. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of WGI, Sport of the Arts, one of the premier pageantry organizations in the world.

Participation in activities like WGI enhances the lives of our participants while motivating them to achieve their life’s goals. The hours of tireless training that go into each and every show, regardless of the score, deserves all of our collective recognition. Please reward all our performers with your applause.

As we celebrate our Silver Anniversary, it seems appropriate to acknowledge our founders, most of who will be in attendance this weekend. Without the vision of Linda Chambers, Marie Czapinski, Bryan Johnston, Stanley Knaub and Shirlee Whitcomb, the dream of WGI would not have been realized.

It is my hope that this World Championship proves to be as inspiring to you the spectator as the young people who inspire all of us at WGI. It promises to be a very special weekend filled with memorable performances, a nostalgic look back to our origins, and a celebration of the human spirit.

Ron Nankervis Chief Executive Officer

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Letter

President of Winter Guard International

April 11, 2002 On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Winter Guard International it is my pleasure to welcome each of you to the 25th WGI World Championships.

Winter Guard International is happy to celebrate our anniversar y in Dayton, the home of 17 of the last 25 Championships. An event of this magnitude does not take place without the suppor t of many people. I would like to thank the office staff and the many volunteers that make this weekend the biggest moment in pageantr y.

Nearly 8,000 young people from the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Japan will be per forming this weekend. It is truly an international moment. As an audience, please show your suppor t for the young people here this weekend. The per formers are working to enter tain each of you with their effor ts.

I would like to encourage each of you to visit the various performing venues.

Color guard and percussion performance are within walking distance of each other. Winter Guard International is proud of each of these divisions.

Thank you for your attendance this weekend. Enjoy the per formances!

Sincerely,

Randy Nelson President, Board of Directors

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Color Guard has not just but it is my life, from on the floor until they’re I’m with them in mind–spirit– I’m part of them, they’re I love them.

Stanley Stanley Knaub was responsible for securing the funding for and organizing the meeting, which ultimately founded Winter Guard International. From that point Stanley dedicated himself to the growth and development of the activity he loved. Stanley’s vision, in collaboration with others was the basis for the winter color guard activity as we know it today. The color guard he taught in the mid 1970’s, the Seattle Imperials, was among the first participants in WGI. Stanley brought dance to color guard and changed the face of the activity through the addition of this art to our idiom. He contributed tirelessly to share his knowledge with color guards, drum corps and marching bands throughout the country. His goal was to educate performers, designers and judges. Stanley passed away in January 2002. We honor his memory and we pay tribute to his strength and talent.

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become a way of life for me the moment our girls come completely out of the gym, breath and heartbeat. part of me, we’re together.

– from the diary of Stanley Knaub

Knaub 1951 – 2002

My dear friend Stanley, I will cherish forever the lessons you have taught me. I will continue to pass on your gifts of wisdom to all that I teach. I will make sure your legacy lives on.

– Mary Doolittle Burns, Seattle Imperials Color Guard I fell in love with his style and his ability to evoke performance from young people.

– Bryan Johnston I always teased Stanley about the fact that when he and Sal Salas were competing for individual rifle champion in California in the late 1960’s, Sal beat him and was crowned the champion. Stanley would get very defensive and grab a rifle and show me his routine to prove he should have been the victor. It always brought a smile to my face and determination to his.

– Marie Czapinski His legacy is everywhere and undeniable…

-- Kenneth E Sakoda Photos background from top 94 San Jose Raiders; 78 Seattle Imperials.

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About eight months ago, most of us were just beginning to prepare for the upcoming winterguard season. We were planning auditions, working on equipment and percussion skills, and studying our judge’s manuals.

However, for what seemed like an eternity, it all came to a violent halt. We awoke on September 11 in stunned disbelief, as the United States, indeed the entire free world, fell victim to the barbaric acts of terrorism that would forever alter the course of human history. For days on end, we sat glued to the television, watching as the tenacious citizens of New York rose to the challenge of rebuilding their city and their lives in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

In the midst of the initial shock, winterguard was the last thing on our minds. Most of us could only

think of our closest friends and family. But as the grim reality of what was happening began to sink in, many of us involved in this activity began to think of those in our “winterguard family” — marching companions, fellow instructors and judges, and the numerous guards and drumlines who call New York and Washington DC home. As the days went by, it became clear that the carnage of 9/11 would have a profound effect on every aspect of our lives — even winterguard.

Rather than editing music, designing costumes or hunting down that perfect fabric, instructors and designers debated over whether it was appropriate to continue with plans. Winter Guard

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Photos from left Escambia HS; Centerville HS. background Ventures.

International, with its year-round cross-country schedule of meetings, workshops and regional competitions, took a good look at itself and questioned its validity.

Many of our performers wondered whether or not there would even be a 2002 winterguard season.

With the free world on the verge of a war unlike any of us had ever experienced, it seemed as though the winterguard activity was asking itself, “Are we really relevant?”

As we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WGI World Championships, I think you will agree that the answer to that question is a resounding, “Yes!” During times of social and political unrest, the arts have always offered the consolation of shared experience and a place for the reaffirmation of faith in humanity — and winterguard and

indoor percussion are indeed art forms. It is an art unlike any other. Most of all, it is our art form, and for those of us who love winterguard as performers, designers, instructors and fans, winterguard is important, essential, and yes, very relevant to the quality of our lives.

Whether this is your first or twenty-fifth WGI World Championships, you will no doubt come away from this weekend amazed by the creativity, precision, and artistry of the winterguard and indoor percussion activities. Yes, this is a competition — and a fierce one — but I wholeheartedly believe that it is the exhilarating power of our unique and ever-evolving art form that brings people back to world championships year after year.

Whether you came to see which guard will take home the gold or

just to catch up with long lost friends, whatever your reason for attending, we’re glad you did.

We hope that you will reward our performers with your applause and cheers, for that is what keeps them coming back each season.

On the following pages you will find a year-by-year account of WGI’s first 25 years, written by people who experienced it firsthand. I have no doubt that these writers (whose names read like a “Who’s Who” of the winterguard activity), as well as hundreds of other people in attendance this weekend, will be around when WGI celebrates its next 25 years.

As we have seen in our country and throughout the world in recent months, the rejuvenating power of art, fueled by the steadfast human spirit, will survive.

See you in 2028!

By Philip Mayard

Celebration Photos from left Concord B HS; Eklipse. background Loara HS.

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In the spring of 1977, a group of six people met in San Francisco to discuss the formation of an organization to govern the color guard activity from coast to coast. At that meeting, attendees Don Angelica, Shirlee Whitcomb, Stanley Knaub, Bryan Johnston, Marie Grana–Czapinski, and Linda Chambers introduced the concepts of what would become Winter Guard International (WGI).

It was agreed that Lynn Lindstrom would head the newly formed organization for the first year.

This became a post she subsequently held for twenty-four years. Four existing guard circuits each donated $250 to provide the initial $1,000 needed to operate that debut season.

WGI was organized with three major goals in mind: to establish a common set of rules; to establish unity in judging techniques; and to provide an international championship as a climax for the winter guard season.

Competitive color guard grew tremendously in its early years. Along with that growth, an additional class was created to provide greater opportunity for the newer and younger guards. Dance came to color guard, and revolutionized the activity’s concept of “movement.”

From that point on, a meteoric rise occurred in the growth of this activity in ar tistic and competitive development. In progressive steps, the units voted to remove the requirements that had previously been the basis for how shows were constructed. The designers could no longer depend upon those components. Shows began to take on a different look, and creativity and originality became a focus for the growing WGI. Props, flats and sets found their way onto our stage, and creativity lead us to milestone discoveries. When the Board of Directors agreed that the American Flag would no longer be a required piece of

equipment, the Flag Code and FM 22-5 became obsolete. From roots based in the militar y we grew to align our concepts with theater, dance and enter tainment of a different nature.

In 1993 a new division joined the already thriving color guard division. Indoor Percussion competition began with six groups performing on stage in their debut season. At the urging of several members of the Board of Directors, and from other competing groups whose percussion and guard programs had flourished, WGI created the Friendship Cup competitions offering the same standards of competition and adjudication to marching bands.

WGI was rapidly becoming a full-service organization filling the competitive needs of both independent and scholastic units.

Today, that loosely woven organization that began with a simple goal, a dream, a great deal of trust and 30 color guards, now serves hundreds of guards, percussion lines and bands. Each year at the World Championships some 400 guard and percussion groups compete over three days at seven sites. Approximately 90 volunteers manage the Championship Contest that serves the nearly 8,000 young performers. Some of the same volunteers from that very first contest can still be found working at the championship contest.

Over 135 trained adjudicators now service the guards, percussion lines and bands during the season. The 28 WGI regionals include one contest in Europe. In addition to those in the United States and Canada, color guards now exist in England, Holland, Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Indonesia, China and Africa. Guards from England, Holland and Japan make frequent visits to Championships.

Congratulations to every past performer, instructor, administrator and fan of Winter Guard International. And the dream goes on...

WGI History

Photos from top Lynn Lindstrom; 83 Finale.

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1978 Hoffman Estates, IL Quasar is crowned the first WGI Olympics Champion with a score of 94.467

1986

1982

Dayton, OH

Nashville TN First official convention

There were 34 competing units, 1 class and 6 judges

1984 Dayton, OH

1980 Cape Cod, MA

Scholastic Classes are created to make 4 classes serving 121 guards at 2 sites with 37 volunteers running Championships

The WGI WGI grows to two classes — Open and A

First Academy of Pageantry Arts for WGI judges.

1983

1979

Dayton, OH WGI Olympics are first held in Dayton thanks to the efforts of Fred J. Miller

Madison, WI

1981 Syracuse, NY

1985 Dayton, OH WGI Scholarship program started

1977 San Francisco, CA First meeting of the minds

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Photos from left 83 Judging; Cavaliers; Odyssey. background from top 78 warm-up; 81 Finale.

2002 Dayton, OH Dayton Celebrates 25 years with 417 participating units (the highest total ever) — 131 drumline, 286 guard, and 90 volunteers running championships

1993 Dayton, OH First WGI Percussion events held at Championships.

Guard grows to 6 classes Scholastic and Independent A, Open and World.

1997 Phoenix, AZ WGI celebrates 20 years

Timeline Friendship Cup Marching Band contests are established with 4 regionals and a Championship.

2001 1990

Milwaukee, WI

Buffalo, NY

1995 Dayton, OH The three tiered judging system is implemented — Dennis Sohocki sculpts the traveling trophy for Independent World Class.

Photos clockwise from top Ponderosa HS; Logan HS; SJ Raiders. background from top Every-body; 00 Percussion Finale.

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1978

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

In the beginning...

as with all things new, the excitement and emotion ran high. We were like kids who had pulled off the greatest coup known to man. Here we were with our own Championship, in a site that was perfect for us, in a time of year that was perfect for us, rather than being in a basement or in a steaming hot field house in August. Perhaps the biggest thrill of all was that there were nearly 30 guards from maybe 8 or 9 states. The competitive spirit was as strong then as it is today, but mixed with that spirit there was a gigantic sense of trust and an unparalleled respect for one another. Every guard watched every other guard in awe of what they could do that was different from themselves and in fear that the difference would determine the outcome of the show.

The top 3 guards, Quasar, Phantom, and Imperials were as different from one another and as brilliant as we in Color Guard could ever hope to see. And so we began a journey we never dreamed would become what it is today. It began with trust, diversity and hope, and was bound together by unlimited passion about the thing we loved.

By Shirlee Whitcomb

It began with trust, diversity and hope...

Independent World Champion Quasar . . . . . . . .94.46

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Photos foreground Quasar. background from top to bottom Finale; Seattle Imperials.

the instructors started to introduce snippets from the other styles into their repertoire

1979 was a very exciting year for WGI. The variety of styles by region was now understood; the Midwest more drill-oriented, the East more equipment-oriented and the West more movement-oriented.

While maintaining their own identity, the instructors started to introduce snippets from the other styles into their repertoire and the use of the triad started to emerge.

Everyone realized the judging

system did not accommodate the variety of styles (especially me as Chief Judge taking the complaints!) and the innovation the guards were introducing. Guards like the Seattle Imperials continued to “do their thing” even though it didn’t “fit” into the scoring system. We contacted the Laban Institute of Movement Study in New York and hired a consultant to help us understand directional, carving and shape-flow movement and how to teach the judges these tolerances. Although it took

several years, we got rid of “ticks” and judges on the floor and revised the scoring system into something that rewarded all styles.

The WGI Championship was held at Dane County Coliseum on a concrete floor. Some highlights were: Quasar utilizing a “smoke” machine and being penalized in prelims and altered for finals; Skylarks music cut out, they kept going and when the music started again they were perfectly on cue (fans went nuts!) and Phantom Regiment brilliantly performing Pictures At An Exhibition and were named the 1979 Champions.

By Marie Grana Czapinski

Madison, Wisconsin Independent World Champion Phantom Regiment . . . . . . . . .95.10 Photos from top to bottom St Anthony’s Imperials. background from top to bottom Phantom Regiment; Guardsmen.

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At Sac we call that the year of the Boa! This famous boa almost kept us from making WGI finals...for the first time ever! I don't remember the rule, but apparently we broke it by misplacing a boa and was assessed a two point penalty which put us from 13th to 16th place. The tears on the members faces (especially those who were aging out) spurred me into action. I decided to go to the leaders of WGI and plead our case.

At that time I didn't have

a clue who the leaders were... I hadn’t heard of Lynn Lindstrom. Our penalty was removed, and we made finals.

My warmest memory of that Olympics (and we were allowed to call it that then) was turning around to see Jay Murphy and Debbie Torchia, our competitors, holding their breath as much as we were for the decision. They jumped up and down along with us when we found out the penalty was removed.

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Independent World Champion Phantom Regiment . . . . . . . .95.20 Scholastic World Champion Holley Central High School . .93.10 Independent A Champion West Bridgewater Wildcats . .74.83 20

In 1980 being a board member was quite different from what it is today. The changes have been incredible, on the business as well as the adjudication side. It gives me great pleasure to know that the Blessed Sacrament organization has played a huge part in the history of WGI. My father Tony Zappala, as Blessed Sacrament’s Director,

served on the WGI board in the beginning and then somehow convinced me that I should attend a meeting. A few years later Don Angelica asked me to serve on the Executive Board. Well, as the story goes... I served as President of WGI for 10 years!

It's been a rocky road but I think WGI is stronger today than we would ever imagine!

Hooray for Us!

By Delores Zappala

Photos foreground Phantom Regiment. background from top Blessed Sacrament; West Bridgewater Wildcats; Holley Central HS.

Independent World Champion Cavaliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97.33

1981

Scholastic World Champion Holley Central High School . . . . . . . . . .93.73

Independent A Champion Conquest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.40

Syracuse, New York WGI was still in its infancy and up to this point, with the exception of the first championship, WGI’s Open Class champions had all been from the Midwest.

The Cavaliers, Phantom Regiment and Schaumburg Guardsmen all traded victories back and forth that season. This was frustrating at times, but forced each group to perform at its peak almost every weekend or end up in third place or lower.

The War Memorial in Syracuse seemed huge to us as we pulled up in our bus. It was an opportunity for the Cavalier guys to see the facility and perform a sound check using the actual equipment as well as interact with some of the other competing guards.

We didn’t travel much back in the day and the only time we’d see anyone from out east was at the championships.

Through Mickey Kelly, we’d made friends with the girls from the Skylarks. I think we were attracted to them because they seemed to take a very laid-back attitude to color guard. It wasn’t life or death to them and it sure wasn’t to the guys in the Cavaliers.

We lost prelims to the Phantom Regiment (and should have). We made sure we all made it up to the gym in time to cheer for the Skylarks and their patriotic show. This mystified some of the local staff. “You let them see their competition?” an

Photos from top to bottom Skylarks; Cavaliers.

instructor asked me. “Of course” I said. “It gives them incentive to do well.”

The guard put on a pretty good show in finals.

The Cavaliers ended up winning our first of three consecutive WGI championships. The thing that sticks out most in my mind was how wonderfully received the guard was by not only our competition, but also the crowd in the War Memorial. A true testament to class of this activity and something I will never forget.

By Rich Kemp

The thing that sticks out most in my mind was how wonderfully received the guard was.

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Independent World Champion Cavaliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95.76 Scholastic World Champion Marcus Whitman High School . . .92.43

1982 Independent A Champion Elizabeth High School . . . . . . . . . .81.43

Nashville, Tennessee It was the first time in WGI histor y that Olympics were to be held in the South. In anticipation of the year we (The Skylarks) wanted to keep our personality that was successful in the previous two years but at the same time challenging ourselves to take on a new show. A show that incorporated various music themes, costume changes, and high energy while maintaining our uniqueness in heavy equipment content while still keeping that “Skylark” persona. Thus, the radio show was born. With many new young ladies joining the guard (yes, just girls!) we trained hard to adopt the style, movement, and equipment technique that was our own.

Our first show and we were ready! So we thought! With about 20 drops and costumes and

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trimmings all over the floor we got through it. Not an over whelming response from the judges, to say the least. We all knew that with some tweaking and working out the kinks on the costume changes we would be fine.

Next stop. The infamous Boston Regional was in early Februar y.

WOW! This indeed was a reality check! Were we ready? NOT EXACTLY! It was working out so poorly for us that we were told we may not even make finals in Nashville.

YIKES! I knew our talent was too good, the staff too talented, and the desire to achieve together too strong. To be honest we believed in ourselves. In all honesty we worked incredibly hard and long to get it right. We just had to be us; use our instincts and just do it. We were going to Nashville.

And we would be the best we could be.

The guard per formed in the prelims! After the scores were announced (remember, there was only A and Open World Class) we were second! And in finals we remained 2nd tying with St Joe’s for the honors. What a turnaround. Guards that beat us by points were behind us. It was a miracle! Or was it?

This was the first time the Skylarks received a medal but the important thing was that we believed in ourselves and never gave up. It wasn’t the reward that I remember being the best thing.

It was the dedication, hard work, and determination to be the best you can that was truly inspirational. I was so happy for our guard and staff. We all openly wept.

By Mickey Kelly

Photos foreground Skylarks. background from top Blessed Sacrament; Marcus Whitman HS.

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I'll never forget the first time that the instructors entered the arena After the 1982 WGI World Championships in Nashville, Tennessee, the WGI Board of Directors met that Monday to talk about the World Championships for the next year. At this meeting I made the presentation to the Board to bring the Championships to Dayton, Ohio and hold it at the University of Dayton arena. I had made the contact with the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and the University to hold that first weekend in April. I had all the facts and figures and the Board decided to try it for one year. The Board also decided to hold

the Annual Convention that year in Dayton so it would give the instructors and judges the opportunity of seeing the Dayton Arena. I’ll never forget the first time that the instructors entered the arena and saw the size. They were amazed since this would be the largest competition area that had been used up to this date. Needless to say everyone liked the entire set up and that is why Dayton has become the home for the WGI World Championships for so many years.

As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, how appropriate it is to return to our home base. The guards and percussion units feel comfortable and know their way around the city, where the shopping areas are, the restaurants, the motels, and the competition sites. Our World Championship is the second largest convention that is held in Dayton and the city looks forward each year for it to return. We always get excellent coverage in our newspapers and on TV. On behalf of the city of Dayton, I want to welcome everyone back and I hope that your units achieve the success that you have set for them. Just by participating in this 25th Anniversary makes them a champion.

By Fred J Miller

Dayton, Ohio Independent World Champion Cavaliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.38 Scholastic World Champion Canandaigua Academy . . . . .92.52 Independent A Champion Woonsocket High School . . . . . .80.17 Photos foreground Finale. background Velvet Knights.

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Sometimes you just have to get back on the horse. You can fall off, call it failure, assign the blame, torture yourself or simply pull yourself back in the saddle and ride. The Connecticut Skylarks faced the mighty steed at the 84 World Championship.

Win, lose or draw, if you haven’t risen to your potential at the most important show of the season you are left a bit incomplete. Unfinished.

Here is the place a true

champion can be defined.

The Skylarks, after a heralded undefeated season, survived a drop ridden, inferior performance at the 83 finals to finish with the silver medal. Actually, the placement seemed unimportant and the color of the medal was insignificant. What mattered most was performing a memory that could fuel the long bus ride home. It didn’t happen in 83 but it

Dayton, Ohio Independent World Champion Skylarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.40 Scholastic World Champion Center Grove High School . . .86.30 Independent A Champion Blue Horizon . . . . . . . . . . . . .87.40

Photo Skylarks.

Every so often you experience a season that is pure determination

would quietly propel the 84 season and bring to fruition the legacy of the Skylarks as a landmark in WGI’s artistic history.

Every so often you experience a season that is pure determination.

As sure as the flags spring loaded into a decorative genie bottle that began the show.

Mickey Kelly is a master of detail and his leadership was clear and simple. Provide a solid, creative vehicle

for the Skylarks to reach their performance potential. I don’t recall the performers dwelling on the past or harboring the 83 defeat what-soever. Their manner and work ethic spoke only to the ultimate goal of getting the job done.

Ironically, that year played itself out eerily similar to the 83 season with one exception. This time the horse had no choice.

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1985 produced some wonderful, memorable color guards, and a tie for the gold medal, between State Street and Erte’. Since I had experienced a tie three years earlier, I wondered if the staff of Erte’ had experienced the same feelings I had. So I called Wanda Conway.

We talked about that year and the process the staff went through.

She recalled Erte’ being booed at the first show, and how devastated she felt. How hard it was to stay committed to the program idea and convince the members that it was the right choice. Hoping

that trying something different was going to be the right choice for the kids. I recalled struggling with the same doubts and fears, always hoping we had made the right choices.

So we chatted about what emotions they felt, and how hard it was. She recalls being frustrated, after all that had happened, from the booing to the applause, that the result was, no decision had been reached. At least that was what it felt like.

George Zingali she said, was a mess, and blamed himself. Michael Dorengrecia lost his faith in the system.

Dayton, Ohio Independent World Champion Erte Productions State Street Review . . . . . . . .95.05 Scholastic World Champion Union High School . . . . . . . . .85.75 Independent A Champion St Anthony’s Queens . . . . . . .84.40 Scholastic A Champion Westerville South High School . . . . . . . . . . . .67.75 26

And she just had an overwhelming sense of disappointment.

She recalled the kids didn’t seem to mind the tie as much as the staff did. They seemed to get over it quickly. They had been friendly with the members of State Street and some of them went to compete with them the following year. There was almost a sense, even now, of amazement in her voice, recalling that the members found it easier than the staff did.

So ties have happened yet many more times since 1985. State Street tied again the very next year. A tie does not negate the joy and wonder all the color guards of that year brought to the Arena. Neither does it negate the creativity, the innovation, or the excellence we all witnessed. The applause was real, the medals are treasured, and the memories will last forever.

By Debbie Torchia

Photos from top Blessed Sacrament; City Slickers.

1986 Independent World Champion Odyssey State Street Review . . . . . . . .96.25

Scholastic World Champion Center Grove High School . . .87.55 Independent A Champion Final Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . .84.60

Scholastic A Champion Hillwood High School . . . . . .65.80

Collegiate Champion Penn State Syndicate . . . . . . .54.20

Dayton, Ohio 1986 changed my life. It was my last year of performance. Being fortunate enough to have ‘studied’ under George Zingali — and those of you who have been taught by him know that it was truly a course in every aspect of life — we found that he would no longer be putting out Erte. That’s when myself, Billy Jurberg, and Nancy Keefe packed up a station wagon which resembled the movie “Vacation”, and drove straight to Madison.

State Street Review redefined the word performance. A whole new world opened up. What I thought would be easy turned out to be a test of my character and abilities. Meeting the wonderful people there — Sal and LuAnn Salas, Marlieta Mathews-Beckman, Scott Chandler, Tam Easterwood, Kristin Mathews, Skip Kelly, Ray Otani (whose eyes I had seen widen at retreat the year before when they announced the tie) — who were a part of an incredible family, was like experiencing a whole new energy in the world.

I found that even though the shows were winning, it was the people at SSR who were the most significant part of its life force and its success. The values taught at that guard were ones I will keep in my life forever. I continued there because I found my home; it remains a part of my life because of the strength gained by all of the trials and tribulations encountered along the way. From ties to boos to incredible performances, it propelled my sense of who I am, and I believe that many people found their way from their experiences at SSR. Sal and LuAnn have a way of constantly giving — giving us the opportunity to work with other great people such as Stanley Knaub, who wrote much of Fall that year, and giving countless others a chance to go on to teach. In retrospect, it seems that ‘Seasons’ signified something very special in the activity — how things change and grow, and eventually make room for new.

By Carol Abohatab

the strength gained by all of the trials and tribulations encountered along the way Photos foreground State Street Review. background Miller’s Blackhawks.

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Independent World Champion State Street Review . . . . . .96.40 Scholastic World Champion Union High School . . . . . . . . .93.40 Independent A Champion Studio One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.65

1987 Scholastic A Champion Andrew High School Tempest . . . .71.00

Collegiate Champion Penn State Syndicate . . . . . . . . . . . . .61.60

Dayton, Ohio I discovered winter guard in 1982 and have been involved in producing shows, every year since, except one. In 1987 I was a spectator, and it changed me.

I have always loved movies and songs that inspire me to look inside myself and relate to what the characters are going through or the feelings the singer is expressing.

They make me feel connected especially when I feel alone. I had never thought of winter guard this way until I saw Odyssey. Suddenly a winter guard was provoking me to think, and touching my emotions in a way that only comes from someone speaking honestly from their own heart and experience. Their mix of intellect, emotion, and daring set a standard for me.

The Odyssey ’87 show inspired me to think outside the box and express myself, not only in our activity, but in my life as well. Thanks, Karl.

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Photos foreground Union HS. background from top Pride of Cincinnati; Guardsmen.

What made this experience unique is that the guard had only 9 members.

1988 was a year of discovery for WGI, and the 27th Lancers winter guard. My family made a very difficult decision to fold the 27th Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps at the completion of the 1986 DCI season. I had been teaching the Lancers color guard for 10 years and had trained several members from the age of 7. Winter guard was not foreign to the Lancer organization. The Lancers had a very competitive winter guard in the late 60’s, and an extremely successful cadet

winter guard for several years. The staff that taught the Lancer Drum Corps also taught some of WGI’s most memorable color guards, St. Anthony Imperials, Quasar, Erte’, and St. Joseph Grenadiers to mention a few.

Almost 20 years later, the 27th Lancers winter guard took the floor for the first time in WGI competition. This was a historic time on several measures. What made this experience unique is that the guard had only 9 members. The average size of a

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winter color guard in WGI at that time was 24. This was a challenge to everyone on the design team, the tech team, and the members of the guard. As the program came to life, so did the performers, and the audience as they took in the talent of these 9 individuals that became part of WGI’s history. The 27th Lancer winter guard paved the way for units around the globe to learn how to be successful with small numbers, and the story continues on today.

By Denise Bonfiglio

Independent World Champion State Street Review . . . . . . . .96.25 Scholastic World Champion Union High School . . . . . . . . .87.55 Independent A Champion Alliance of Boston Imperial Knights . . . . . . . . . .76.70 Scholastic A Champion Lincoln High School . . . . . . . .71.95 Collegiate Champion Penn State Syndicate . . . . . . .56.95 Photos 27th Lancers.

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I remember...

having 10 people at the first rehearsal and going home that night, clutching my white out and re-doing the drill.

I remember the staff meeting when we talked about our ending — an all flag feature with plain white flags. Dolores said, “You’re kidding, right?”

I remember lining up for the first show and a veteran member saying to me "I can’t believe we’re really doing this. We’re going to be laughed at.”

I remember handing the sound guy a CD instead of the standard cassette and him not knowing what to do with it.

I remember going to the arena for the prelims and taking our youngest member in to see where she would perform. She was 13 years old and petrified. (I was too!)

I remember how relieved I was after the prelims and how people I had never met before came up to me offering their encouragement.

I remember that it was raining the day of finals and the guard didn’t get a chance to throw any flips before going on the floor — this was “pre-tent days” you see.

I remember watching the finals from a secret little hiding spot all by myself, and clapping so hard my hands turned red, yelling so loud my voice went hoarse — and then crying so hard I couldn’t speak.

I remember the retreat ceremony and Tony Zappala doing what he did best — walking on the floor to make sure his girls were okay and then leading them back to the bus.

I remember the guard’s banquet a few weeks later and Tony presenting me with the WGI plaque for second place. It’s the only piece of color guard memorabilia I still possess.

By Jeff Namian

1989 Dayton, Ohio

Independent World Champion State Street Review . . . . . . .98.40 Scholastic World Champion Tate High School Chaparrals .95.10 Independent A Champion Accents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82.65 Scholastic A Champion North Penn Visual Ensemble . . . . .74.65 30

Photos State Street Review.

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and down the tunnel we went...

Buffalo, New York It seems like yesterday that we were all sitting in the office at Raider Hall when Jay Murphy first mentioned doing a show based on Romeo & Juliet.

How would we count to words? A show based mainly on one piece of equipment... sabre. “OK, how many of you know how to spin a sabre... one, two, three, four. Great.”

The words of William Shakespeare combined with a natural crescendo of emotions meant that most of us couldn’t watch a run-through the week leading up to WGI. Members kept coming up asking for technical comments and I responded they were fine when I was really outside the door cr ying my eyes out.

You know it’s a little strange when you’re one of the last guards of the weekend and it’s just two of you left doing your warm up rituals. It’s a ver y intimate moment and you have to pause and appreciate how far you’ve come since that first rehearsal. I remember looking at friends on the Blessed Sacrament staff, exchanging a glance of “well, this is it”, and down the tunnel we went...

By Ron Nanker vis Photos foreground San Jose Raiders. background Center Grove HS.

Independent World Champion Blessed Sacrament San Jose Raiders . . . . . . . . . .97.20 Scholastic World Champion Center Grove High School . . .90.30 Independent A Champion Genesis ll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84.30 Scholastic A Champion Lincoln Way High School . . . .73.20 31

After a one year move away from the Dayton Arena, many performers and fans were happy to be “home”. Easily one of the most exciting years of WGI, this World Championships boasts quite a few special moments worth of mention.

Some people think that Choctawhatchee’s breathtaking Velveteen Rabbit production could have won just about any other year — had it not been up against the memorable “Marilyn Monroe” show presented

by Miamisburg complete with one of the only full standing ovations received DURING a performance. While

performing in silence is actually the roots of military color guard, watching Miamisburg take it to a new level grabbed everyone in the arena by the heart.

Clovis West stunned the audience with colors and choreography and one of the most fresh new approaches seen by any guard in many years.

Independent World class had no fewer thrills to offer — it was a sea of change for this division, with Emerald Marquis and Alliance both enjoying break-out seasons, while also in a race for the title with the defending San Jose Raiders. Emerald’s

refreshing “jig” soundtrack and innovative equipment book had the crowd on their feet before their last set even hit. Sonnor came back from a 16th place finish in 1990 with a stunningly emotional program to “This Woman’s Work”

by Kate Bush, and yet another standing ovation added to the list for the weekend. The Raiders took the title with their Jack Kerouac narrative, and Pride of Cincinnati boasted their largest and most talented guard to that point in their history. Blessed Sac’s “Joe Cocker” soundtrack won them the New

England Regional where all of the eventual top 6 were in attendance, and kept everyone guessing right up until the last score was announced in Dayton.

On a personal note, this year holds the most special Alliance memory I have in my 22 years with the organization — the groups Prelims performance. It was emotional, powerful, and resulted in a lot of tears and a 3 minute standing ovation that I have on a video tape and will treasure forever. When I want to remember why I love Alliance, I watch these 6 minutes from 1991, and I remember.

By Tony Florio

Dayton, Ohio Independent World Champion San Jose Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97.30 Scholastic World Champion Miamisburg High School . . . . . . . .95.30 Independent A Champion Sacred Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.70 Scholastic A Champion Falcons of Salisbury High School . .71.60 32

Photo Miamisburg HS.

1992 Independent World Champion San Jose Raiders . . . . . . . .97.05 Scholastic World Champion Miamisburg High School . . . . .93.15 Independent A Champion South Shore Drill Team . . . . . . . .81.15

Scholastic A Champion Southport High School . . . . . . . . . .76.35

Dayton, Ohio

There had to be a way.

We had all become so close. It just did not seem fair that we should have to scatter all over the country to live out our color guard dreams. Ironically, we formed our friendships because of color guard, and it was color guard that was beginning to tear us apart.

We wanted to be together.

We represented so many wonderful organizations: Miller's Blackhawks, The State Street Review, Blessed Sacrament, The Pride of Cincinnati, and countless others. The diversity in backgrounds was incredible. Increasingly, in our search for a place to belong, we drifted away from each other. How could we all be together again?

It would be difficult.

We all fell in love with each other, with performing, with teaching, with living.

We knew that within a year most of us would "age-out" and our performing days would be over. We would go our separate ways.

I was afraid.

I had aged out a year earlier, choosing to teach my last season instead of perform. I had been teaching high school for a couple of years, but nothing could prepare me for the challenges of trying to bring out an Independent World Guard. I had no idea if I could run one, much less design for one.

They had faith.

It was a story of a group of friends who wanted to be able to perform together one last time. Escapade was born. They performed with the passion that only love could produce. We were poor, we were gypsies, and we made mistakes.

But we made certain that the audience understood our love of this activity.

The story began.

Hearing "Escapade, you may take the floor in competition" was a dream come true. We were in awe to be on the same floor as the San Jose Raiders, the Emerald Marquis, and the State Street Review.

But more than anything else, we will remember the roar of the crowd. To this day I believe the audience gave more to us than we could ever hope to give back. But we tried our best, and in the end‌

We performed together one last time.

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Dayton, Ohio It's been 10 years since the first WGI Percussion World Championships, held in Dayton on an auditorium stage. The Championships didn’t move into a gymnasium until 1994. Nine drum lines from 4 states participated. There were no props, flats or sets. All the units were in their band uniforms.

There were no story lines or plots or causes to be portrayed. This was before Ensemble Analysis. The only aspects appraised were performance quality and effect.

Now there is Percussion Theatre. Intricate sets, stories and costuming all presented within the context of a musical message communicated by drums and mallet keyboards. And there is traditional percussion ensemble performance too, annually establishing new standards of performance quality; all in the WGI setting. Quite an evolution in a very short time frame. Quite an opportunity for individual and collective artistic growth. And still quite an opportunity to just “drum”.

WGI’s major accomplishment in the competitive percussion activity has been to give focus and direction to an activity that had already been in existence for 15 years. An activity without any centralized purpose, other than to allow more kids to play drums more actively in their schools year round.

Before WGI there were pockets of “drum line shows” scattered all over the country. Now almost every state in the US is represented in WGI’s regional and World Championship competitions.

Because of the efforts of the WGI staff and volunteers, there are many hundreds of young people performing in the percussion medium that probably wouldn’t have otherwise. And for many reasons, this is a very good thing.

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Color Guard Independent World Champion San Jose Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97.30 Scholastic World Champion Bishop Kearney High School . . . . . .92.35 Independent Open Champion St Patrick’s Shamrocks . . . . . . . . . .83.05 Scholastic Open Champion Centerville High School . . . . . . . . .77.40 Independent A Champion Nouveau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73.40 Scholastic A Champion Lakeland High School Epiphany . . .71.50

Percussion Scholastic World Champion Clovis West High School . . . . . . . . .96.12

Photos foreground Clovis West HS. background Blessed Sacrament.

Dayton, Color Guard Independent World Champion San Jose Raiders . . . . . . .97.70 Scholastic World Champion Bishop Kearney High School . . . . . . . . .94.45 Independent Open Champion Chimeras . . . . . . . . . . . .83.20 Scholastic Open Champion Pomona High School . . . .79.65 Independent A Champion Florida Visual Ensemble .72.90 Scholastic A Champion John Overton High School . . . . . . . . .74.10

Percussion Independent World Champion Blue Knights . . . . . . . . . .93.00 Scholastic World Champion Lincoln Way High School . . . . . . . . .87.75 Scholastic Concert Champion Baldwinsville High School . . . . . . . . .67.20

Never have I loved a group of individuals, or a season like this Ohio one.

They say home is where the heart is, and in 1994 Colleen Mendoza and I had the honor of being co-captains of my hometown color guard, The San Jose Raiders. Never have I loved a group of individuals, or a season like this one.

In 1994, the Raiders were lucky to have Stanley Knaub move to San Jose. The group took on a new life, something closer to a dance company than a color guard. Jay and Scott’s contemporary interpretation of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” would once again guide the Raiders through a radical change. Little did we know this would be the last time this talented staff would work together in San Jose.

I remember going to triple finals.

Bishop Kearney performed an

Photos from top to bottom San Jose Raiders, Sundowners, Blue Knights.

interpretation of “The Scream.”

Who didn’t love Clovis West and their feather fans, and the long awaited return of Union HS from Tulsa?

The challenge was clear after Independent World Prelims when the Emerald Marquis placed first, beating us by .05. They were stunning as they recreated the theater stage with their velvet curtains and talented performers.

We made WGI history that year, walking out of the Dayton Arena having earned our 5th consecutive gold medal due to a placement flip flop in finals.

Happy Birthday WGI... and thank you to the founding mothers and fathers of this activity and to those who are still making plans for it!

We miss you Stanley!

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Color Guard Independent World Champion Blue Devils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.80 Scholastic World Champion Bishop Kearney High School . . . .97.90 Independent Open Champion Fantasia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95.85 Scholastic Open Champion John Overton High School . . . . .96.05 Independent A Champion The Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.30 Scholastic A Champion Mt Carmel High School . . . . . . . . . . .96.95

Percussion Independent World Champion Atlanta Rhythm Machine . . . .87.10 Scholastic World Champion Hatboro Horsham High School . .94.15 Scholastic Concert Champion Baldwinsville High School . . .90.00 Scholastic A Champion Father Ryan High School . . . . . . . . . .83.55

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Bishop Kearney won performing Sybil, they wrote on the floor and had a glass they crashed through and also had the girl that actually cut her hair on the floor at finals.

Carroll High School did Jeremiah Symphony with 11 precious girls and lots of character.

Miamisburg High School performed to "Appalachian Spring" with a Martha Graham style.

Forte Winter Guard performed to entirely live spoken word with wireless microphones as they presented “The Homeless Show”.

Field of View presented “A Product of Our Environment”, an extremely creative original soundtrack.

The WGI Board approved and announced we were going to Phoenix in 1997.

The Executive Board decided the WGI office would move into a professional location in Denver the next year.

Escapade, in their last year of existence, presented a comedy show utilizing rifles that split in half.

1995 was the last year we had the Dance division at WGI.

By Noreen Roberts

Photos from top to bottom Escapade; Bishop Kearney HS; Carroll HS. background Miamisburg HS.

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1996

Color Guard

Percussion

Independent World Champion Blue Devils . . . . . . . . . . .99.55

Independent World Champion Music City Mystique . . . .95.10

Scholastic World Champion Bishop Kearney High School . . . . . . . . .98.25

Scholastic World Champion John Overton High School . . . . . . . . .96.60

Independent Open Champion The Company . . . . . . . . .96.40

Scholastic A Champion Avon High School Father Ryan High School .88.70

Scholastic Open Champion Springboro High School . .95.95

Independent A Champion St Ann’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72.10

Scholastic Concert Champion Gateway High School . . .98.20

Scholastic A Champion Lassiter High School . . . .76.00

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The Blue Devils 1996 “Summertimz” show was special from the moment it began to materialize. At a friend’s wedding in the wine country, Jay Murphy played Kathleen Battle’s version of “Summertime”, and described the plan to combine different versions to create the soundtrack, and to juxtapose different styles. I had an immediate sense that this would be special.

There was an intense sense of closeness from the start of the season. The guard was made up almost entirely of veterans, and was the culmination of the summer and winter training

programs. There were only 2 new members, and they had marched with members elsewhere. They truly loved being together. It was one of those rare times when a great staff, a great show, and a great group of members all coincided. But the whole was greater than the sum of the parts.

An intensity developed that could not have been designed.

That year, the Thursday exhibition per formance was added for the first time. Most of the world guards chose to take advantage of the chance to work in the arena before their first competitive per formance. It seemed the smart thing to do.

But the Blue Devils guard showed us a new side that day. They were horrible. Official moment of panic for the staff.

The guard went on to do beautiful per formances over the next two days, and won with a 99.55. Yes, people talk about that being the highest score, and how that show prompted the visceral/aesthetic/intellectual effect discussion... but for me the number reflected how nearly per fect the process, the program and the people had been. Thank you Jay, Scott, Tracy and the members of the color guard.

And Stanley. It was a magical experience.

By TJ Douchette

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Photos background from left Blue Devils; John Overton HS.

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For judges, Nationals is always a wonderful, humbling and stressful experience. These emotions are quite similar to the emotions felt by instructors and performers. I never cease to be amazed when I watch the units at their highest levels of achievement, and no matter how many times I have had the honor of adjudicating Finals in any class, I am always humbled and VERY nervous. The desire to serve the performers in a knowledgeable, fair and impartial manner is paramount in every judge's mind.

With the 1997 WGI Championships being held in Phoenix, there was definitely a feeling of uncertainty going into Nationals. Dayton had become home for WGI and we were comfortable there. Hearing Ernie over the speakers seemed to calm the butterflies. So, even though we may have been in an unfamiliar arena, the constants were there and the show went on. And what a show it was that weekend!

Who could forget the elegance of Shadow Danse, the breathtaking creativity and prop of Northwest Passage, the artistic beauty of Center Grove’s “Joy”, Emerald’s complex production of “Chairman Dances”, the emotions Pride evoked with “Alcatraz”, and the Blue Devils wonderful effects in “White Rabbit”?

But as I look back there was one per formance that weekend that stands out in my mind... Fantasia! When they came out on Sunday and per formed “Spartacus”, I was overcome. Karl Lowe is an icon in our activity, but the way he had manipulated the staging in relation to the musical quality was standard setting for me and overwhelming. I had tears pouring down my face.

As someone who had just been majorly affected by the quality of design and the kids’ performance, it was easy to reward them. As someone who still had the majority of the show to judge and numbers to manage, I was a bit uncomfortable putting down such a high number. However, in a case like Fantasia’s, the General Effect judge’s job is to react, reward, and let the system work! Their run that day remains, for me, as one of the most captivating performances I have had the pleasure of witnessing.

By Nola Jones

Phoenix, Arizona Color Guard

Percussion

Independent World Champion Blue Devils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.75

Independent World Champion Music City Mystique . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.25

Scholastic World Champion Bishop Kearney High School . . . . . . .97.45

Scholastic World Champion Northglenn High School . . . . . . . . . . .98.10

Independent Open Champion Shadow Danse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.65

Independent Open Champion South Mountain Community College .78.70

Scholastic Open Champion Lassiter High School . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.95

Scholastic Open Champion Avon High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87.80

Independent A Champion St John’s Productions . . . . . . . . . . . .95.50

Scholastic A Champion Clayton Valley High School . . . . . . . .90.10

Scholastic A Champion Kings High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.80

Independent Concert Champion Patriots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89.90

Collegiate Champion Fantasia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90.35

Scholastic Concert Champion Gateway High School . . . . . . . . . . . .96.75 Collegiate Champion University of Nevada Las Vegas . . . .75.05

Photos from top to bottom Emerald Marquis; Bishop Kearney HS. background Northglenn HS.

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In 1998 I had the pleasure of teaching the Pride of Cincinnati. It proved to be a very exciting and rewarding year. We had the challenge of taking a “classic” piece of music which St. Anthony’s had used years before and making it our own.

At WGI Championships, many of the members that we had taught for years were getting ready to age out. The emotional value of the show grew and grew with each performance and the crowd seemed to truly enjoy every second of it.

Something that stands out in my mind vividly is the warm up for WGI Finals. The tent was full of energy as Pride prepared to perform “one last time” together. I remember the nerves, excitement, and emotion that were flowing through the air. My job in warm up was to be their biggest fan and supporter.

Little did the members know that I was probably more nervous then they were, I had the nerves of all 30 of them put together!

I remember one member coming to me as the rest of the guard was packing up their equipment to head down the infamous tunnel. He wanted me to

watch him throw one more sabre six. I excitedly watched him nail it and reassured him that he was going to be great, but I also noticed a rattling noise when he caught it. As I held the extra sabre in my hand, all I could think was “This is WGI Finals, his sabre is not going to break!”

During the middle of the show, as I stood in the aisle holding Mike Gaines hand, I notice a piece of something on the tarp — a sabre hilt! My sweaty palms still held the extra sabre in my hand. I looked to Mike and said “What do I do? Should I go give it to him?” Mike looked at me and for once didn't have a solid answer, he said “Do what you think is best, I don’t know.”

Needless to say, that performer did a good job of recovering and managed to find a new sabre to use.

The crowd was going crazy, the guard was having an amazing time, and they were “spinning with their hearts” which meant the world to all that watched.

The standing ovation they received was incredible and lasted until the last person was in the tunnel going for the oranges in the back hallway.

By Rosie Miller

Dayton, Ohio Color Guard Independent World Champion Blue Devils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.00 Scholastic World Champion James Logan High School Maimisburg High School . . . . . .95.60 Independent Open Champion Patriots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99.05 Scholastic Open Champion Kings High School . . . . . . . . . . .94.45 Independent A Champion Nolan Catholic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.70 Scholastic A Champion Carroll High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97.85 Collegiate Champion Fantasia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94.05

Percussion Independent World Champion Music City Mystique . . . . . . .95.30 Scholastic World Champion Dartmouth High School . . . . . . .94.15 Independent Open Champion Sacramento Freelancers . . . . .90.25 Scholastic Open Champion Arvada High School Reds . . . . . .95.45 Scholastic A Champion Johansen High School . . . . . . . . . . .95.00 Independent Concert Champion Patriots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88.85 Scholastic Concert Champion Franklin Central High School . .98.25 40

Photos foreground Pride of Cincinnati. background from top Patriots; Music City Mystique.

Color Guard

Percussion

Independent World Champion Independent World Champion Emerald Marquis . . . . . . .98.40 Blue Knights . . . . . . . . . . .97.10

1999 Scholastic World Champion Scholastic World Champion John Logan High School . . .98.60 Dartmouth High School . . .97.25

Independent Open Champion Independent Open Champion Nolan Independent . . . . . .96.10 Southern Maine Youth Ensemble . . . . . . .95.45 Scholastic Open Champion

Pomona High School . . . . .98.35 Scholastic Open Champion Centerville High School . . .96.05 Independent A Champion

The Lakota . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.15 Scholastic A Champion Ayala High School . . . . . . .96.75 Scholastic A Champion

Nease High School . . . . . .97.40 Independent Concert Champion Cynosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94.10 Collegiate Champion

Fantasia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.15 Scholastic Concert Champion Franklin Central High School . . . . . . . . . .98.75 Collegiate Champion Georgia Tech . . . . . . . . . . .77.80

Dayton, Ohio I remember...

early season looking at Braddock HS and saying to Mac what are we going to do next…

I remember him saying, “April as long as the crowd claps that is all that matters”…

I remember wanting them to get a standing ovation...

I remember they got one…

I remember realizing I didn't want to go to World Class…

I remember putting medals on those kids…

I remember I smiled…

I remember the next morning Ernie announcing the NEW World Class guards…

I remember how sick I got to my stomach...

I remember watching Fantasia…

I remember I cried watching Emerald Marquis...

I remember sitting by Denise B and she was dialing her parents on the cell phone so they could hear the scores with her…

I remember watching the tears run down her face when they announced the score...

I remember the tears rolled down my face…

I remember realizing my tears were not about the win, or a medal, my tears were for how hard so many work to play the game.

By April Gilligan Photos from top to bottom Dartmouth HS; Braddock HS. background from top James Logan HS.

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Wow! How do you summarize a season that ended in a gold medal? Well, there are lots of other adjectives that come to mind… difficult, fulfilling, draining, inspiring, educational, emotional, challenging, uplifting, validating… come to think of it, these adjectives all describe Winter Guard International It was January, just the beginning of the new

millennium and out on the West coast, Riverside Community College assembled a winter guard that included members who came from all over the world, literally, to share in the exhilarating experience that is WGI! It was a cold gym that first night, one of those “between semesters so we don’t need the heat turned on” kind of nights, when suddenly we were all very warm

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Color Guard

Independent World Champion Fantasia . . .98.55 Scholastic World Champion John Logan High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97.70 Independent Open Champion St Ann’s . . .93.80 Scholastic Open Champion Franklin Central High School . . . . . . . . . . . .98.35 Independent A Champion Infiniti . . . . . . . .97.25 Scholastic A Champion Lake Mary High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.85 Collegiate Champion Fantasia . . . . . . . . . .98.55

Percussion Independent World Champion Blue Knights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95.95 Scholastic World Champion King Philip High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97.25 Independent Open Champion Penn State . .93.55 Scholastic Open Champion Father Ryan High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93.45 Independent A Champion Eastside Fury . . .87.30 Scholastic A Champion Laora High School .95.20 Scholastic Concert Champion Franklin Central High School . . . . . . . . . . . .97.35 42

because Stanley Knaub walked in.

The “I” in WGI was certainly represented in this 30-member group of entertainers. In addition to the members from all over California, there were members from Colorado, Missouri, North Carolina, Canada, Holland and Japan!

They overcame cultural and language barriers.

They learned about commitment, discipline and follow through. They traveled, ate, worked and played together, got used to wearing a bowler hat, and soon learned that you don’t

have to have the same last name to be part of a family.

In the end, it was a California sweep of the World classes, with James Logan’s amazing soundtrack of 20th Century American music and Fantasia’s “City of Glass” earning one of the highest scores in the history of WGI! But what I remember most are the standing ovations, the support we always received from Jim Mahoney and St. Ann’s, and the look on Stanley’s face when I put the gold medal around his neck. Wow!

By Gary Locke

Photos foreground Fantasia. background Aimachi.

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2001 is remembered by many as the most competitive in the Independent World Class. From early in the season, competition was intense, and results seemed to change from week to week.

Regional outcomes fluctuated between prelims and finals, and it appeared there were several “contenders”. Little did we know the competitive intensity would last all the way through Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee.

The 2001 gold medallist, Pride of Cincinnati, performed a program entitled “Channel One Suite”. We will long remember the heat generated by Pride’s 30 young men and women, and the breeze generated by the audience as they responded wildly to this intensely jazzy production. Pride went undefeated during the season and continued all the way through finals, outscoring the runner-ups by a healthy margin.

Sadly, we said our good-byes to Emerald Marquis this year.

Performing to “Malaguena”, Emerald enjoyed a very strong season and remained in the thick of competition. They delivered two entertaining performances in Milwaukee, and their Finals performance was an especially emotional experience for anyone who has watched them through the years.

Blessed Sacrament got the attention of audiences everywhere they went in 2001. Fans were enthralled with the production of

“Enigma Variations”. Who will ever forget the “Character” dialog at the conclusion of the program?

Again, Blessed Sacrament etched indelible memories in us. Is it any surprise? They’ve been doing it longer than anyone in modern color guard.

St. Ann’s World took the “long road” to Milwaukee, performing “The Last Breath”. When they got to WGI prelims, it seemed clear they were ready to play. And play, they did, proving they were, if nothing else, tenacious to the end. By the end of the weekend, St. Ann’s would enjoy another significant blessing.

Their Open team would be crowned champions and promoted to World Class for the 2002 season, meaning there would be TWO St. Ann’s World guards.

Fantasia’s “It Was 20 Years Ago Today” program presented a collage of ideas centered around a complex composition of Beatles music. The show was intense, and filled with risks. Fantasia delivered a wallop of a punch in Finals.

Their finals performance was winnable, and they enjoyed a welldeserved meteoric rise from 7th to 3rd, and nearly captured 2nd!

Again, Fantasia brought the activity to new heights!

By Jim Mahoney

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Photos foreground St Ann’s. background from top Emerald Marquis; Pride of Cincinnati.

Color Guard Independent World Champion Pride of Cincinnati . . . . . .97.80 Scholastic World Champion John Logan High School . .98.80 Independent Open Champion St Ann’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.90 Scholastic Open Champion Avon High School . . . . . . .96.95 Independent A Champion Esperanza de Luz . . . . . . .97.40 Scholastic A Champion Walton High School . . . . .96.10 Collegiate Champion Fantasia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96.55

Percussion Independent World Champion Music City Mystique . . . .96.50 Scholastic World Champion Mission Viejo High School .96.60 Independent Open Champion Eklipse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.20 Scholastic Open Champion Avon High School . . . . . .94.60 Independent A Champion Arthur Hill . . . . . . . . . . . .93.35 Scholastic A Champion Springboro High School . .92.85 Scholastic World Concert Champion Franklin Central High School . . . . . . . . .96.65 Scholastic Open Concert Champion Union High School . . . . . .92.40 43

The dedication, patience, persistence, organization and energy required to direct a winter guard or winter percussion line is unparalleled. From transportation to costumes there are many loose ends to secure to ensure a quality experience for your units performers.

It takes a special person with an extreme amount of energy to complete these director/ management tasks. Many of these people are the “behind the scenes� type, who go unrecognized in this activity.

Band directors who make the winter guard and winter percussion programs part of their curriculum should be applauded.

Directors and managers of our independent organizations should be congratulated for their contributions to society.

As WGI celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary we commend the commitment of all units directors through the years. Some of the units participating in this anniversary championship have been competing for many years.

Blessed Sacrament first came to WGI in 1979. Alliance of Miami first participated in WGI championships in 1982, followed by The Pride of Cincinnati in 1984.

Choctawhatchee High School first came to WGI Championships in 1982, followed by Miamsburg High School and Center Grove High School in 1983.

Winter Guard International has had a revolving door of participating organizations flowing in and out of this activity.

Regardless of how much their directors and staff loved their organization, some found they were just unable to compete any more. Most have been forced to leave for financial reasons. The following is a list of some of the independent color guards who are gone but not forgotten.

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Photos from top Cavaliers and Skylarks; The Company. background from top Bishop Kearney; Phantom Regiment.

6582 Illinois • L’Acadians Louisiana • Accents Wisconsin • Adagio Indiana • Anthron Illinois • Arriva Pennsylvania • Ascension Texas • Avatar California • Babcock Debutantes Minnesota • Bay Town Blues Wisconsin • Bishop Kearney New York • Blue Demons New Jersey • Buccaneers Wisconsin • Canandagiua Academy New York • Centennial Statesman Colorado • Chapter V Alabama • Chargers Florida • Chesapeake Cavaliers Maryland • The Cavaliers Illinois • City Slickers Indiana • Colts Iowa • Conception Ohio • The Company Florida • Contempo Texas • Conquest New Jersey • Cuba CG New York • Eastern Vikings New Jersey • Emerald Marquis Massachusetts • Entrada Florida • Les Etoiles Quebec • Erte Productions Massachusetts • Escapade Ohio • Field of View Pennsylvania • Florewood Mississippi • Forte Michigan • Fusiliers New Jersey • Genesis II Ontario • Glass Connections Ohio • Glassmen Ohio • Golden Knights Illinois • Golden Lions Pennsylvania • Guardsmen Illinois • Holley New York • Horizon New York • Imperial Knights New York • Imperial Regiment New York • Innervisions Indiana • Irish Rhapsody Tennessee • Jamestown Express New York • Kilts Wisconsin • LI Phantom Regiment New York • Loyal Order New York • Majestics Ontario • Mandarins California • Marcus Whitman HS New York • Markettes Pennsylvania • Mid South Raiders Alabama • Millers Blackhawks Ohio • Mutlivision Quebec • New Imperials Massachusetts • Northmen New York • Norwin Knights Pennsylvania • Nouveau Texas • Odyssey Texas • Park Ave North New York • Penn StateSyndicate Pennsylvania • Penn-Trafford Pennsylvania • Phantom Regiment Illinois • Phoenix Wisconsin • Phantasia Ontario • Prism Tennessee • Quasar Massachusetts • R2 Performance Group Ohio • Rainbow Connection Pennsylvania • Ramsey Rams New Jersey • Regiment Royale Colorado • Royal Dynasty Ohio • Royal Guardsmen New York • Royal Regiment California • Rutgers U Knight Raiders New Jersey • St Anthony’s Imperials Massachusetts • St Joseph Grenadiers Massachusetts • St Patrick’s Shamrocks Massachusetts • Salamanca Monkee Business New York • San Marino Academy of Dramatic Color Guard California • Seattle Imperials Washington • Seville Florida • Shadow Danse New Jersey • Shaktai Florida • Sky Wire Ohio • Skylarks Connecticut • South Shore Drill Team Illinois • Sparks California • State Street Review Wisconsin • Studio One Michigan • Suburbanettes Massachusetts • Sundowners Wisconsin • Tecumseh Arrows Ohio • Third Lancers Illinois • Threshold Pennsylvania • Thunderbolts Wisconsin • Triptych Alabama • Union Oklahoma • Valiants Illinois • Vaqueras Illinois • Velvet Knights California • Visuals Unlimited Ohio • Volare Connecticut • Walton Orange Stars New York • Woonsocket Rhode Island

gotten...

Photos background from top Miller’s Blackhawks; St Anthony’s Imperials; Accents.

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The 2002 Championships has three times the number of participants as the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

WGI Championships are the second largest convention to be held in Dayton.

Winter Guard now exists in the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Germany, England, Ireland, Korea, Japan and Africa.

Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion are the fastest growing of the pageantry arts.

Winter Guard has become a substitute for the loss of many arts programs in schools.

WGI’s Educational Materials serve as the curriculum in many schools who have classes in Equipment and Dance.

Winter Guard’s artistic direction is fully controlled by the units.

WGI awards $20,000 in scholarships annually to students from our competitive units.

Did you know?

More than 600 volunteers administer the circuits and staff the Regional and International contests.

More than 40,000 spectators enjoy the WGI activities at WGI Regionals and Championships annually.

More than 20,000 people receive our free educational publication FOCUS. Many of the Percussion Product Companies are now developing percussive instruments for the indoor activity.

WGI also sponsors regional Marching Band competitions titled The Friendship Cup. WGI exists to foster positive life experiences for all who participate, by promoting education, creativity and freedom of expression through the unification of Pageantry and the Performing Arts.

Photos background from top Banderas; San Marcos HS; Mission Viejo HS.

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Since its inception, the design and implementation of the WGI scoring system has been in the hands of the color guard designers and instructors. The system is designed to be a reflection of the process whereby

designers, performers and judges.

The competitive nature of what we do requires the judge to be accountable to all competitors in determining placement and ranking. This accountability occurs by comparing specific qualities in

plan is to create a program that will showcase the students. All of this fits into an awareness of the sensibilities of the viewers who want to be entertained.

The many classes and many levels of development viewed at

The Judging shows are created and students are trained. Each year, the system and its philosophy and implementation is reviewed by a Task Force of Instructors who evaluate its continuing suitability to measure the development of the performers and the quality and advancement of the design process. They study the current state of the color guard activity, and then assure that the scoring system is supportive of that development. Over the past 25 years, the system has changed and the philosophy has grown to accommodate and support the three class levels. It’s constant openness to change works in tandem with the changing face of our guards and their performers.

In the competitive arena, there is a partnership between

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each program to those of all other competitors in that class.

Often the viewer responds to programs based only on what they like, and they don’t have the awareness of the depth of the various aspects of the show that judges are required to evaluate and score. The scoring system has a fine balance. It measures the curriculum, which is the design of the show, with its various responsibilities and challenges.

This aspect is worth 50% of the score. It rewards the performers and all aspects of training, achievement and excellence and this aspect is also worth 50% of the score. Performers could not exist without a show to perform, and designers could not exist without performers to bring that show to life. The most successful

the World Championships is an incredible display of a process of growth for the performers and the designers.The finals of each competition is a “play in 15 acts” offering diversity, individuality and achievement.

The qualities that judges measure are divided into four areas: General Effect, Ensemble Analysis, Individual Analysis of Equipment and Individual Analysis of Movement.

Two judges evaluate the effect of the program because this area is deemed to be of greatest importance. One judge each evaluates the other three captions. At World Championships, the guards are judged by a double panel to assure the fairest and broadest evaluation possible.

System General Effect

Ensemble Analysis

In the area of General Effect (GE), the designers create the program or repertoire. They design the show plan, select the music, plans events or effects, stage and coordinate the show, and design the look, costumes, flats, sets, props, etc. This is the plan that will dictate the work for the other captions.

The performers bring the show to life displaying not only a high degree of excellence, but communicating the feeling, emotion and character of the show to the viewers.

The GE judge reacts to each aspect rewarding both designer and performers through the GE score sheet

The designer composes the show based on fulfilling the program concept. This is much like an architect’s blueprint or a composer’s musical score. It is a technical plan dealing with the orchestration and staging of equipment and movement events through time. It adheres to the principles of design involving balance, line, shape, texture, etc. The musical structure of the sound track guides the composing process, and is a measure of how the visual reflects the audio.

The performers display both technical and expressive excellence within a wide range of challenging responsibilities.

The judge analyzes the quality of the design, the depth and correctness of the composition and the technical and expressive excellence demonstrated by the performers.

Individual Analysis of Equipment and Movement The movement and equipment work is the vocabulary which is the language that fulfills the composition. The compositional needs will influence the movement and equipment choices. The vocabulary in these two captions showcase the performers’ skills and training.

The judges analyze the range and depth of the vocabulary and the training, excellence and achievement of the performers.

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The community of WGI judges extends to 3 countries. These individuals undergo a rigorous training program including an extensive period of trial judging. Judges applying for WGI approval must complete a home study process, successfully complete the judges’ Academy, trialing on guards in every class, and participate in a continuing education program that encompasses annual study requirements and clinics.

They are a body of professionals who have come from the Activity and are now working to perpetuate the unique experience Color Guard offers. Many have taught and some are still teaching. Many are trained in dance and theater and bring that knowledge to the performers. Many are educators and business professionals who share a common understanding of the gigantic role the Activity played in their own lives, and who endeavor to offer a quality experience to the thousands of young people who grace our stage and give us their best.

Percussion Judges Lee Beddis Kitchener, Ontario

Ron Hardin Bellevue, NE

Mark Metz Horsham, PA

Mike Scheiber Chesterton, IN

Dan Boothe Dover, DE

Keith Higgins Anaheim, CA

Frank Morris Braintree, MA

JR Thompson Bridgewater, NJ

Dave Campbell McKees Rocks, PA

Willy Higgins Swampscott, MA

Dave Pickett Washington, MI

Steve Ulicny Houston, TX

Len Carey West Caldwell, NJ

Gifford Howarth Rochester, NY

Dale Powers Rockland, MA

Ed Warren Brooklyn, MI

JR Carlisle Springboro, OH

Scott Johnson Pittsburg, CA

Tom Roe Henderson, NV

Clarke Williams Oakland, NJ

Dennis Delucia Little Silver, NJ

Mark Joscher Prior Lake, MN

Matt Savage Chapel Hill, NC

Steve Yoder Westminster, CO

Jim Dwyer Lansdale, PA

Neil Larrivee Dedham, MA

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Peter Funari Beverly, MA

Brett Mascaro Collegeville, PA

Darrell Goslin Alburtus, PA

Brian Mason Moorehead, KY

Ralph Hardimon Denver, CO

Jay McArthur Quitman, MA

Photo North Horizon HS.

Color Guard Judges Tom Acheson Alexandria, KY

Shirl Chumley Parker, CO

Kathy Kerrins West Roxbury, MA

George Oliviero Walnut Creek, CA

Sal Adamo Belleville, NJ

William Chumley Denver, CO

Eric Kitchenman Lansdale, PA

Rob Overvliet Houte, The Netherlands

Rob Adams Nashville, TN

Alyssa Cimino Elmwood Park, NJ

Paul Lampkin Sanborn, NY

Chris Putnam Kansas City, KS

Mike Anderson Vancouver, WA

Christine Clayton North Ridge, CA

Mike Levesque San Francisco, CA

Warren Rickart Washington, DC

Harry Ariza Santa Clara, CA

Ron Comfort Clearwater, FL

Mike Lopinto Mandeville, LA

Lee Ann Riley Glenolden, PA

Shawn Ariza Santa Clara, CA

Curtis Costanza Vancouver, WA

Phil Madden Pittsburgh, PA

Linda Riley-Scope Ellicott City, MA

Edwin Beens Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Denise Couture Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Greg Mar San Francisco, CA

Robert Solomon San Gabriel, CA

Marie Czapinski Chicago, IL

Greg Marquis LaGrange, IL

Jeff Stewart Providence, RI

Mary Denniston Sayreville, NJ

Bret Mascaro Collegeville, PA

Mike Stone North Hollywood, CA

David Duke Philadelphia, PA

Missy McCurry Pasadena, CA

Orlando Suttles Lansing, MI

Shirley Dorittie Brentwood, CA

Gwen Merkle San Jose, CA

Bob Thomas Greensburg, PA

Marylynn Dorrow Centerville, OH

Mark Metz Horsham, PA

George Thomson Doyleston, PA

Ed Downs Audubon, NJ

Frank Miller Greensburg, PA

Debbie Torchia Peabody, MA

Charles Brown Corona Valley, CA

Suzanne Fields Keller, TX

Kyle Miller McHenry, IL

Michael Turner San Francisco, CA

Katie Buelow Spring Hill, FL

Jackie Gilley Midwest City, OK

Kevin Morris Denver, CO

Chuck Ward Los Angeles, CA

John Garey Burr Houston, TX

Estelle Gravois-Murr Boca Raton, FL

Joe Nee Hudson, NH

Mark Wells Hopewell, OH

Kenneth Calhoun Nashville, TN

Michael Gray Columbia, SC

Don Newman Brandon, MI

Kathryn Whitcomb Walnut Creek, CA

Dan Campbell Camillus, NY

Doug Henderson Irving, TX

Sue Nicholson Niceville, FL

Dale White Xenia, OH

Jackie Campbell Camillus, NY

John Howell North Huntington, PA

Al Nichols San Francisco, CA

Lee Carlson Cathedral City, CA

Nola Jones Old Hickory, TN

Dan Niebauer Erie, PA

Brian Yothers Brussels, The Netherlands

Doug Casteen Sampsonville, SC

Rich Kemp Evergreen Park, IL

Kristin O’Melia Woburn, MA

Pat Beggy Everett, MA Sandra Bertelle Kenosha, WI Jude Boughton Pittston, PA John Bradford Walnut Creek, CA Beverly BrahanSanders Jackson, Mississippi

Photo Whitnall HS.

Bruno Zuccala Butler, PA

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The WGI Organization If this is your first visit to Dayton, welcome to our world (and now your world). Let me give you a word of caution: once here, always here. It seems that over the years, one visit to Dayton will typically mean a return each year (or almost every year). Pageantry is one of those things which when “once in the blood” won’t go away. My colleagues in the judging community are teachers, lawyers, architects, real estate agents, husbands, fathers, mothers, wives, doctors, etc. Who is the audience? Gosh, it is probably even more varied than the judging community! Who are the Directors? Let’s start with dedicated people who are often giving of unimaginable quantities of time so that 30 young people can have the best time possible and learn a lot about life.

This activity is about the students, the members of the units. Color guards and percussion ensembles are the most intimate of the pageantry activities. We don’t presume to be better than the other offerings in this area. It is a fact, however, 52

that these groups are not larger than 30 members. The practices and contests occur in high school or university gymnasiums. The audience is only a few feet away in the largest of the usual sites in which we present our productions.

Judges in the front rows can hear the students breathe. Judges and audience members can see the happiness, the anguish, the confusion and the perspiration.

The members look into your eyes.

Members know the faces of judges, and years later will stop a judge and say, “are you a judge for color guard”? Those who judge and those who are regular attendees see the members grow. At times, there is the young gentleman or lady who is about 12 or 13 and then suddenly (or so it seems), he or she is 20 or 21.

The experience of this team activity is similar to any other team activity. Each member does his or her job and it fits into the overall scheme of things. The whole is really not only the sum of its parts, but also the whole is greater than the sum. When each member does what is asked, the

result is usually wondrous. That is when we must remember that what we see on the floor began only a few months ago, maybe in November or December. How do they do it? It is part of the amazing capability of youth. Sit in awe. Sit and enjoy. Think of the effort that each and every person has expended. How many weekdays and weekends at rehearsal or at contests? That means a separation from other school friends, and a need to manage their time. Lots of high school students, lots of college students and lots of homework to be done when they are not at rehearsal or contests.

Let’s sing the praises of these young people, loudly and clearly and without regard to our own wishes for a medalist. In prelims, in semi-finals, in finals, in any position, they have ALL worked far too much for us to be disappointed in the results of the contest. After all, the contest is really only part of this activity and winning is not THE goal. The principal goal is education.

By George Oliviero Photo Palm Desert HS.

Board of Directors President

Randy Nelson 1st Vice President

Mike Gaines 2nd Vice President

Don Click Treasurer

Dale Powers Secretary

Ed Devlin Members

Dee Ariza Thomas Beresford Eileen Cunningham Jeff Dodd Charles Gumbert Joe Hooten Gary Locke Dave Marvin Mark Metzger Marybeth Rutledge Wayne Wengert

Color Guard Advisory Board

St Augustine High School Coast One

Arcadia High School

San Jose Raiders

George Armenta Alliance of Miami

Tony Florio Beyer High School

Deidra Brauns Black Watch

Claudette Wolfrom Blessed Sacrament

Ed Devlin Carroll High School

Michael Shapiro Center Grove High School

Kevin Schuessler Choctawhatchee High School

Randy Nelson Clovis West High School

Richard Delgado Crown Guard

Michael Shapiro

WGI Staff Chief Executive Officer

Ron Nankervis Chief Financial Officer

Jim Olson Marketing Manager

Bart Woodley Director of Education

Shirlee Whitcomb Assistant. Director of Education

George Oliviero Task Force Coordinator

Fred Feeney Percussion Director

Mark Thurston

Emerald Marquis

Dale Powers Fantasia

Gary Locke Franklin Central High School

Jeff Wroblewski James Logan High School

Ramiro Barrera Jinx

Jason Musser Just Class

James Finch Lawrence Central High School

Matt James

Percussion Judge Coordinator

Lincoln-Way High School

Andy Sanders

Miamisburg High School

Percussion Administrator

Rick Brown Friendship Cup Coordinator

Ron Hardin

WGI Office Staff Regional Coordinator

Tony Christofano Unit Entry Coordinator

Glennis Hochstetler Merchandise Manager

Linda Shank Administrative Assistant

Susan Dowd

Photo The Knights.

Alan Buzalski Jim Olson

Jeff Dodd Tracey Garces Solution Performance Ensemble

Noreen Roberts Tate High School Chaparrals

Joe Hooten Scholastic A Class

Representative Todd Diamond Independent Open Class Representative

Dave Watt Independent A Class Representative

Carla Burgess-Tomsa Scholastic Open Class Representative

Virginia Kraft

Patti Nolan W.L. Whaley Pope High School

Adam Sage Pride of Cincinnati

Charles Gumbert St Ann’s

Eileen Cunningham

Julie Davila Ponderosa High School

Steve Yates Rangeview High School

Kevin Keena Sacramento Freelancers

Tom Hope Springboro High School

Jeff Runge Tate High School

Jody Dunwoody Tunstall High School

Debra Bray Arthur Hill

Michael P. Curtiss Neil Larrivee

Avon High School

Pomona High School

Jay Webb Blue Knights

Dan Burke Buena High School

Ken Hoffman

Garry Naylor Mike Nevin Union High School

Glen Buecker Hilliard-Darby High School

Jon Merritt

Centerville High School

Tim Fairbanks Dartmouth High School

Tom Aungst Eastside Fury High School

Jason Ihnat Eklipse

Brad Deason Fort Mill High School

Bill Register Fountain Valley High School Franklin Central High School

Pomona High School

Dave Marvin Oakland High School

Spirit/Patriots

Justin Kaynes Mike Lentz

John Weldon Northglenn High School

Percussion Advisory Board

Gary Wampler

Patriots

Don Click New Albany High School

King Philip High School

Northern Lights Onyx

Music City Mystique

Daniel and Sheryl Fyffe Great Lakes Percussion

Jim Thompson John Overton High School

Shawn Harris Loara High School

Bill Schroeder

Regional Directors Mid Atlantic

Thomas Beresford Mid America

Kendra Sparks Mid East

Patrick Murphy Midwest

Tom Hachmeister New England

Harry Sampson South

Nora Osby South Atlantic

Mike Higbe Southwest

Amy Mack West

Dee Ariza Northeast

Joe Siracuse

Mission Viejo High School

John Hannan Modesto High School

Lewis Wilhelm

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Mark Ackerson Chicago, IL

Ralph Balcerek Milwaukee, WI

Sharon Briody Allentown, PA

Chuck Johnston Bradley, IL

Ahmed Al-Shabibi Cleveland, TN

Virginia Balcerek Milwaukee, WI

Bette Brown Orlando, FL

Nancy Kerrigan Woburn, MA

Diana Anderson Everett, MA

Cathy Barnes Miamisburg, OH

Tony Christofano Commerce City, CO

Peter Kerrigan Woburn, MA

Scott Anderson Everett, MA

Joe Bartko Longmont, CO

Russ Courtney Tempe, AZ

LuAnn Kessler Burlington, MA

Dee Ariza Santa Clara, CA

Eric Beastrom Hudson, WI

Brandt Crocker Ankeny, IA

Peg Kosin Schaumburg, IL

Jon Aumann Littleton, CO

Thomas Beresford Poughquag, NY

John Curran Ansonia, CT

Tom Kosin Schaumburg, IL

Rachael Aumann Littleton, CO

Russell Bertles Atlanta, GA

Dave Davis Cross Plains, WI

Richard Kramer Canyon Country, CA

Paul Auster Westminster, CO

Roger Binion Chicago, IL

Phil Dennesen Beverly, MA

Gary Krueger Brown Deer, WI

Gil Baker Chicago, IL

Michael Boo Chesterton, IN

Susan Dowd Broomfield, CO

Sue Kuehnhold Downers Grove, IL

Sharon Baker Endicott, NY

Laura Bratt Martinez, CA

Donna Ebert Everett, MA

R Wayne LaBillois Dorchester, MA

David Baker Endicott, NY

Mike Briody Allentown, PA

Bryan Gaston Pensacola, FL

Eric Lampkin Sanborn, NY

Tom Hachmeister Des Plaines, IL

Jerry Link Buffalo Grove, IL

Nancy Hall Spring Lake, MI

Julia Link Buffalo Grove, IL

Shane Harrell Elberta, AL

Amy Mack Chula Vista, CA

Mike Higbe Orange Park, FL

Philip Mayard Houston, TX

Glennis Hochstetler Arvada, CO

Dr. Jim Miller Miamisburg, OH

Brian A Johnson St. Paul, MN

Howie Mogil River Forest, IL

Pat Johnson Fairborn, OH

Vicki Mogil River Forest, IL

Peg Johnson St. Paul, MN

Patrick Murphy Centerville, OH

Sue Johnson San Jose, CA

Paul Orsett Knightdale, NC

Photos background Springboro HS.

Nora Osby Kennesaw, GA

Harry Sampson Stoneham, MA

Jeanne Strong Lakewood, CO

TJ Ward Cantonment, FL

Jennifer Parent Elgin, IL

Aldo Sandoval Arlington Heights, IL

Jim Strong Lakewood, CO

Tracy Ward Cantonment, FL

Jason Parent Carol Stream, IL

Mel Schenck Winchester, MA

Jim Taylor Orlando, FL

Wayne Wengert Berthoud, CO

Bill Paxton Littleton, CO

Linda Shank Arvada, CO

Susan Taylor Orlando, FL

Karen Widener Lake City, FL

Dale Powers Rockland, MA

Kathy Shapiro Margate, FL

Chris Tomsa Berea, OH

Maryanne Wiles Mc Henry, IL

Darcie Priester Radford, VA

Marty Shapiro Margate, FL

Steve Turner Lewisville, TX

Debbie Wiles-Isoda Bartlett, IL

Darlene Priester Dale City, VA

Joe Siracuse Rochester, NY

Gary Valdez Yucca Valley, CA

Harvey Wingo Spanish Lake, MO

Dave Priester Dale City, VA

Kendra Sparks Denver, CO

Barb Walloch Milwaukee, WI

Lois Wingo Spanish Lake, MO

Ron Walloch Milwaukee, WI

Ernie Zimny Summerfield, FL Pauline Zimny Summerfield, FL

2002 World Championships

Staff Photos foreground St Augustine HS Coast One.

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The Laurel Award is the highest honor to those individuals who make a significant contribution to WGI, and who have in some way influenced the course of our history. Their contribution may be made through artistic standards, administrative leadership or adjudication. Honorees have been:

1992 Stanley Knaub Seattle, Washington Stanley was responsible for securing the funding and organizing the meeting that ultimately founded WGI. He revolutionized the activity with the addition of dance to color guard. Stanley passed away in 2002.

Lynn Lindstrom Arvada, Colorado As Executive Director, Lynn was instrumental in nurturing the explosive growth of color guard from 30 guards in 1978 to over 300 participating at the point when she retired in 2001. She lead WGI’s expansion into percussion ensemble and marching band competitions.

Shirlee Whitcomb Walnut Creek, California Shirlee and others who founded the organization in 1977 shared the vision of WGI. Her contributions over the past 22 years as Education Director have included the education initiatives for instructors and judges that are unparalleled in the pageantry activity.

Fred J. Miller Kettering, Ohio Founder of the Miller’s Blackhawks, Fred is considered a master showman of color guard. He served as WGI Financial Director for a number of years and contributed to our growth through his expertise as unit director, local circuit administrator, and enthusiastic advocate.

Jay Murphy Walnut Creek, California Through his shows with St. Anthony’s Imperiales, Blue Devils, San Jose Raiders, Clovis West High School and other units, Jay’s approach to color guard marks him as the paradigm which has defined the standards of design and creativity.

1996 George Lindstrom Arvada, Colorado The expansion and growth of WGI is directly due to the vision of this man who is responsible for the creation of both the Percussion and Marching Band divisions. George served as Contest Manager for the World Championships, strategic planning consultant and tireless volunteer.

Vincent Monacelli Rochester, New York A builder of champions, this innovative designer was pivotal in uniting the East and West when WGI was founded. Director of such color guards as Holley Hawks and Bishop Kearney, Vinnie created unique shows that are still benchmarks of performance excellence.

1993

1997

Sal and LuAnne Salas Madison, Wisconsin

Scott Chandler Walnut Creek, California

Leaders in innovative design and authors of the grand production within color guard, Sal and LuAnne created the State Street Review and moved the activity into a new level of entertainment. Their legacy survives today as their many alumni now instruct their own units.

1994 Mickey Kelly Madison, Connecticut Under his direction, the Skylarks were one of the most creative units in the history of WGI. Mickey also served as Judge Coordinator, bringing standards, accountability and quality to the adjudication.

Wayne Wengert Berthoud, Colorado Our organization was incredibly impacted by technological advancements brought by Wayne, who through his computer expertise, linked offices in 4 states, created the original WGI web page and designed the tabulation programs that are still in use today.

Scott has created an amazing span of creative talent and contribution to this activity. His work with James Logan High School, Blue Devils, State Street Review, Tate Chaparrals, to name a few, are examples of his passionate approach to pageantry.

Harry Sampson Stoneham, Massachusetts New England’s Regional Director since the inception of WGI, Harry continues his commitment to the development of WGI. A specialist in timing and penalties, he is a resource for units and other regional directors.

2000 Denise Bonfiglio Revere, Massachusetts Denise has served on the task force for nearly ten years while mentoring young instructors who have graduated from her color guards, including Emerald Marquis, Denise was also responsible for the 27th Lancers whose impact opened the door for small guards within the World Class.

Laurel Awards Delores Zappala Wakefield, Massachusetts

President of the Board of Directors for more than a decade, Delores spearheaded WGI through its’ critical growing years as an organization. As director of Blessed Sacrament, she leaves a legacy that thrives to this day.

1995

Mary Denniston Sayreville, New Jersey

An adjudication leader for more than 30 years, Mary’s integrity and commitment to the performers has set her apart. She served on the WGI Task Force for a number of years and continues to offer a wealth of information to guards, beginning judges, and pageantry as a whole.

Photo Dr Philips HS.

Marie Czapinski Chicago, Illinois

Marie is an original founder of WGI and served as Chief Judge in the early years of the organization. She was instrumental in the development of WGI in the early 1980’s and has a long and successful history of judge development within the Midwest.

Ward Durrett Estes Park, Colorado

Ward is considered by many to be a Founding Father of indoor percussion. He was pivotal in the development of the Percussion Division within WGI serving as Chief Percussion Judge for several years. His vision helped define the standards within this division.

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WGI annually recognizes the young performers of our activity who pursue academic excellence. All groups who participate in the World Championships are invited to submit one applicant from their unit who are high school seniors or already enrolled n college. A committee of volunteers, instructors and judges review dozens of applications for these awards and select students who stand out in qualities of academic, artistic and personal standards.

Through the 50/50 raffle and the purchase of this program book, you, the patrons of WGI, remain a major source of revenue for the scholarships awarded. Corporate and private donations also enrich the fund that offers assistance to these worthy individuals. WGI hopes to award approximately $20,000 in scholarships in 2002.

Should you wish to make a tax-deductible donation to the WGI Scholarship fund, please contact the WGI office at 303/424-1927.

2001 WGI Jennifer Anderson Valencia High School

Cory Evan Beers San Marcos High School

Alicia Lynn Bray Tunstall High School

Kristen Burton San Jose Raiders

Christin Camp Union Endicott High School

Amanda Comer Ancient City Ensemble

Stephanie Anne Davis Miamisburg High School

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Photos background San Jose Raiders.

Alicia Divelbiss Black Gold

Paige Marie Ivey Nova

Kelli Lynn Lanski Thomas Worthington High School

Scholarships Rachel Elizabeth McCord John Overton High School

Rachel Nece BT Washington High School

Hieu Thanh Nguyen Alter Ego

Michele Pennell Divine Terpsichore

Marisol Rodriguez Mater Dei High School

Amanda Seay Bassett High School

Megan Valerius Marion Catholic High School

Photos background Tunstall HS.

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February 2nd Trumbull, Connecticut

Regional s Southern New England Color Guard Independent World 1 St Ann’s World . . .82.2 2 Blessed Sacrament . . . . . .80.2 3 Patriots . . . . . . . .78.5 4 Black Watch . . . .74.6 5 Onyx . . . . . . . . . .72.8 6 St Ann’s New World . . . . . .70.3

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Independent Open 1 St John’s Beverly .72.0 2 Sacred Heart . . . .69.9 3 Alter Ego . . . . . . .69.0 4 Third Legend . . . .66.8

Scholastic Open 1 South Brunswick HS . . . . . . . . . . .67.9 2 Norwalk HS . . . . .67.7 3 Trumbull HS . . . .63.1 Independent A 1 Salem Blue . . . . .72.1 2 Shenendehowa . . .68.6 3 Innuendo . . . . . . .66.9 4 Apex . . . . . . . . . .64.8

Scholastic A 1 Fairborn HS . . . . .72.2 2 Lauren HS . . . . . .70.4 2 Mechanicsburg HS . . . . . . . . . . .70.4 4 Cheshire HS . . . .69.2 5 King Philip HS . . .67.1 6 Cicero–North Syracuse HS . . . .67.0 7 Salem HS . . . . . .63.6 8 Hershey HS . . . . .61.8 8 Eastridge HS . . . .61.8

Photos from top Blessed Sacrament, Onyx, St Ann’s World. background Fairborn HS.

Color Guard Scholastic Open 1 Irondale HS . . . .72.40 Indpendent A 1 Avid . . . . . . . . . .72.3 2 JR Brass . . . . . . .67.7 3 Studio Tucee’ . . .65.3 Scholastic A 1 Champlin Park HS . . . . . . . . . . .69.5 2 Sibley HS . . . . . . .66.8 3 Rocori HS . . . . . .64.1 4 Eden Prairie HS . .60.1 5 Sioux City HS . . . .60.0 6 Eastview HS . . . . .59.4 7 South St Paul HS .56.4 8 Eagan HS . . . . . .55.8 9 Sauk Rapids HS . .54.3 10 Waconia HS . . . . .52.4 11 Roosevelt SD HS .52.3 12 Coon Rapids HS . .50.3 13 Elk River HS . . .45.30

North Star Eden Prairie, Minnesota

2002 February 2nd

Photos clockwise from top left JR Brass; Studio Tucee’; Spirit; Solution.

background Hinsdale Central HS.

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Indianapolis February 9th Indianapolis, Indiana

Color Guard Independent World 1 Pride of Cincinnati . . . . . .85.2 2 Crown Guard . . . .80.2 3 Onyx . . . . . . . . . .73.7

Percussion Independent World 1 Great Lakes . . . . .72.1 Scholastic World 1 Avon HS . . . . . . .78.6 2 Centerville HS . . .76.9 Scholastic Concert World 1 Franklin Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .83.1 2 Warsaw HS . . . . .76.8 3 Greenwood HS . . .74.8 4 FJ Reitz HS . . . . .72.1 5 Anderson HS . . . .69.7 Independent Open 1 Rhythm X . . . . . .77.6 Scholastic Open 1 Springboro HS . . .74.2 2 Vincennes Lincoln HS . . . . . . . . . . .66.2

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Scholastic Concert Open 1 New Albany HS . .77.4 2 Kettering Fairmont HS . . . . . . . . . . .73.9 3 Downer Grove HS .70.9 Independent A 1 Plan B . . . . . . . . .78.3 Scholastic A 1 North Harrison HS . . . . . . . . . . .80.5 2 Maconaquah HS . .77.5 3 New Philadelphia HS . . . . . . . . . . .77.3 4 Maumee HS . . . . .75.8 5 Carroll HS . . . . . .74.8 6 Wauseon HS . . . .70.8 6 New Palestine HS .70.8 8 Tell City HS . . . . .69.8 8 Sycamore HS . . . .69.8 10 Plainfield HS . . . .69.6 11 Bishop Dwenger HS . . . . . . . . . .69.20 12 Kings HS . . . . . .68.70 13 Merrillville HS . . .67.3

Scholastic World 1 Miamisburg HS . .80.5 2 Franklin Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .79.4 3 Center Grove HS .78.5 4 Avon HS . . . . . . .75.1 5 Lawrence Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.8 6 Northmont HS . . .71.1 7 Lincolnway HS . . .66.7 8 Northview HS . . . .64.1 Independent Open 1 Interplay . . . . . . .69.0 2 Third Edition . . . .67.6 3 Lime Popsicle . . .63.6

Scholastic A 1 Fairborn HS . . . . .78.1 2 Kettering Fairmont HS . . . . . . . . . . .77.7 3 Lawrence North HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.6 4 Gates Chili HS . . .74.5 5 Warren Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .73.2 6 New Philadelphia HS . . . . . . . . . . .72.3 7 Ben Davis HS . . . .72.0 8 Concord A HS . . .70.0 8 Bellbrook HS . . . .70.0 10 Chesterton HS . . .69.5 11 Pike HS . . . . . . . .68.7 12 North Putnam HS .67.7 13 Carroll HS . . . . . .66.8 14 Mars HS . . . . . . .66.0 15 LaPorte HS . . . . .65.9 16 Perry Meridian HS . . . . . . . . . . .62.0

Independent A 1 Ventures . . . . . . .78.5 2 Center Stage . . . .71.4 3 Independence . . .69.1 4 JR Brass . . . . . . .67.1 5 Art 101 . . . . . . . .66.1

Photos from top to bottom JSU Center Stage; Rhythm X; Miamisburg HS. Background Great Lakes.

Regionals

2002

Color Guard

Independent World 1 Alliance of Miami .80.3 2 Ancient City Ensemble . . . . . .72.7 3 02 WG . . . . . . . .58.6 Scholastic World 1 Braddock HS . . . .76.4 2 St Augustine HS . .71.4 Independent Open 1 Northeast . . . . . .78.6 2 Braddock . . . . . .73.2 3 St. John’s . . . . . .72.8

Scholastic Open 1 Lake Mary HS . . .75.0 2 Tarpon Springs HS . . . . . . . . . . .72.9 3 Flanagan HS . . . .69.4 4 Stoneman Douglas HS . . . . .66.7 Independent A 1 Paradigm . . . . . .76.8 2 The Knights . . . . .72.3 3 Banderas . . . . . . .71.9

Scholastic A 1 Seminole HS . . . .76.3 2 Fletcher HS . . . . .76.2 3 Cypress Creek HS A . . . . . . . . . .74.5 4 Santaluces HS . . .73.2 5 Escambia HS . . . .72.5 6 Western HS . . . . .68.5 7 Olympic Heights HS . . . . . . . . . . .68.1 8 Largo HS . . . . . . .68.0 9 Piper HS . . . . . . .67.4 10 Lake Howell HS . .64.2 11 Lely HS . . . . . . . .62.2 12 Dr. Philllips HS . .61.7 13 Stoneman Douglas HS . . . . .61.5 14 Osceola HS . . . . .60.7

Suncoast St. Petersburg, Florida

February 9th Photos from left to right Braddock HS; Seminole HS; Alliance of Miami. background Northeast Independent.

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Percussion Independent World 1 Riverside Community College . . . . . . . .81.7 2 Black Knights . . .80.1 Scholastic World 1 San Marcos HS . .78.5 2 Mission Viejo HS .72.9 3 Granada Hills HS .61.1

Scholastic A 1 Pacifica HS . . . . .78.1 2 Rancho Cucamonga HS . .77.5 3 Westlake HS . . . .74.9 4 Buena HS . . . . . .72.7 5 West Covina HS . .71.2 6 Canyon Springs HS . . . . . . . . . . .69.7 7 Hawthorne HS . . .69.1 8 Liberty HS . . . . . .67.6

2002 Scholastic Open 1 Arcadia HS . . . . .78.8 2 Ayala HS . . . . . . .77.2 3 Fountain Valley HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.7 4 Bullard HS . . . . . .72.1 5 Valencia HS . . . . .66.1 6 Loara HS . . . . . . .63.6

Southern California Riverside, California

Color Guard

Independent World 1 Fantasia . . . . . . .84.6 2 Northern Lights . .84.3 3 San Jose Raiders .81.3 4 Jinx . . . . . . . . . . .74.0 5 Nolan . . . . . . . . .72.1 6 Solution . . . . . . .67.3

Independent A 1 Signature . . . . . .81.9 2 Lealta . . . . . . . . .77.6 3 Exaltation . . . . . .64.7 4 Intensity . . . . . . .63.3 5 Esperanza De Luz A . . . . . . .59.1

Scholastic World 1 James Logan HS .85.0 2 Clovis West HS . .74.0 3 Arcadia HS . . . . .71.3

Scholastic A 1 Aliso Niguel HS . .73.6 2 El Toro HS . . . . . .71.4 3 Bear Creek HS . . .69.3 4 Orange Glen HS . .68.9 5 Loara HS . . . . . . .67.2 6 Esperanza HS . . .67.1 6 Liberty HS . . . . . .67.1 8 Lakewood HS . . . .64.7 9 Arcadia HS . . . . .63.1 10 Woodbridge HS . .62.2 11 Cypress HS . . . . .59.1 12 Jurupa Valley HS .58.4 13 Moorpark HS . . . .56.8 14 Littlerock HS . . . .56.7 15 Canyon Springs HS . . . . . . . . . . .56.1 16 North Park MS . . .55.5

Independent Open 1 Esperanza De Luz .73.8 2 Blue Devils . . . . .72.2 3 Orion . . . . . . . . .61.8 Scholastic Open 1 Rancho Bernardo HS . . . .73.8 2 Rancho Cucamonga HS . .71.8 3 Valencia HS . . . . .70.4 4 Ayala HS . . . . . . .69.1 5 James Logan HS .67.1 6 Mission Viejo HS .63.2 7 Bullard HS . . . . . .56.2 64

February 9th & 10th

Photos from top to bottom Fantasia; Esperanza de Luz; San Marcos HS. Background Northern Lights.

Color Guard Scholastic World 1 Winston Churchill HS . . . .74.1 Independent Open 1 Millennia . . . . . . .70.3 2 Avante’ . . . . . . . .65.6 Scholastic Open 1 Westfield HS . . . .73.4

Houston, Texas

Independent A 1 Emblem 281 . . . .66.1 2 Opemystic . . . . . .65.7 3 ARS Nova . . . . . .60.7

February 16th

Lone Star

Scholastic A 1 Hebron HS . . . . . .75.6 2 The Woodlands HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.7 3 Cinco Ranch HS . .74.3 4 Westlake HS . . . .73.9 5 Copperas Cove HS . . . . . . .72.7 6 Taylor HS . . . . . . .70.0 7 Harrison Central HS . . . . . .68.7 8 Richland HS . . . . .68.4 9 Brazoswood HS . .68.0 10 Spring HS A . . . . .66.5 11 DeSoto HS . . . . . .66.1 12 Frisco HS . . . . . .64.3 13 Lewisville HS . . . .63.8 14 CyFair HS A . . . . .62.5 15 Mayde Creek . . . .58.7 16 Judson HS . . . . . .58.6 17 Clear Brook HS . .56.7

Regionals Photos from left Rancho Cucamunga HS; Ayala HS; Northern Lights. background Millennia.

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Regional s Gateway

Color Guard

Scholastic Open 1 Taylor HS . . . . . . .74.9 Scholastic A 1 Parkway West HS .78.0 2 Blue Valley HS . . .76.5 3 Chesterton HS . . .76.3 4 Bartlett HS . . . . .75.5 5 Kickapoo HS . . . .72.5 6 Branson HS . . . . .71.2 7 Washington HS . .70.7 8 Normal Community HS . . .70.0 9 Collinsville HS . . .69.5 10 Northwest HS . . .69.4 11 Marquette HS . . .69.0 12 O’Fallon HS . . . . .68.9 13 LaPorte HS . . . . .68.6 14 Camdenton HS . . .61.9 15 Farmington HS . . .61.2

February 16th Cedar Hill, Missouri

Percussion Scholastic World 1 Houston HS . . . . .62.3 Independent Open 1 The Pride of SMSU . . . . . . .69.0 2 Sky Ryders . . . . .66.9 Scholastic Open 1 O’Fallon HS . . . . .76.5 2 Francis Howell HS . . . . . . . . . . .75.6

Independent A 1 Bravada . . . . . . .76.9 2 Black Gold . . . . . .76.8 Scholastic A 1 Francis Howell HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.9 2 Lincoln-Way East HS . . . . . . . .72.4 3 Lafayette HS . . .70.90 4 Parkway West HS . . . . . .70.30

European London, England

February 16th Color Guard Independent World 1 Mayflower . . . . . .70.6 2 Thurrock Academy . . . . . . .66.4

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Independent Open 1 Beatrix’ . . . . . . . .72.1 2 The Pride . . . . . .71.8 3 The Girls Gang . . .71.5 4 Southern Knights .67.7 5 Forgemen . . . . . .66.2

Independent A 1 Storm . . . . . . . . .73.0 2 Avant Courir . . . .72.7 3 The Pride . . . . . .67.4 4 Jong Beatrix . . . .67.3 5 Guardsmen . . . . .63.4 6 Mayflower . . . . . .62.4

Independent Regional A 1 Avant Courir . . . .73.1 2 Mayflower . . . . . .71.1 3 Thurrock Academy . . . . . . .69.8 4 Concord . . . . . . .62.2

Photos from top to bottom Houston HS; Mayflower; Avant Courir. Background Taylor HS, Beatrix.

2002 Color Guard

Scholastic Open 1 South Brunswick HS . . . . . . . . . . .72.7 2 Hinsdale Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .72.1 3 Medina HS . . . . . .64.3

Eastern Silver Springs, Maryland

Independent A 1 Apex . . . . . . . . . .78.3 2 Q.E.D. . . . . . . . . .76.2 3 Top Hats . . . . . . .74.6 4 Innuendo . . . . . . .73.8 5 Classics . . . . . . .70.5 6 Pegasus . . . . . . .69.5 7 Innovation . . . . . .66.8 8 Penn State Eclipse . . . . . . . .65.1 9 Carolina Visual Production . . . . .64.8 10 Visual Arts Production . . . . .63.6

February 16th

Photos foreground Jasper HS. background Gilbert HS.

Scholastic A 1 South Western HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.8 2 Mechanicsburg HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.6 3 Pocono Mountain HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.0 4 Nottoway HS . . . .72.3 5 McLean HS . . . . .72.0 6 Chambersburg HS . . . . . . . . . . .70.6 7 Hershey HS . . . . .67.9 8 Pennsauken HS . .67.0 9 South Granville HS . . . . . . . . . . .66.3 10 Greater Johnstown HS . . .65.5 11 Scotland HS . . . .63.7 12 Southern Regional HS . . . . .61.3 13 Mills E Godwin HS . . . . . . . . . . .57.5 14 East Side HS . . . .54.9

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Percussion Independent World 1 Sacramento Freelancers . . . . .84.5

Scholastic Concert Open 1 Modesto HS . . . . .89.8

Scholastic World 1 San Marcos HS . .88.1 2 James Logan HS .85.7

Independent A 1 Roseville . . . . . . .69.3

Scholastic Open 1 Bullard HS . . . . . .82.8 2 Beyer HS . . . . . . .79.9 3 Golden Valley HS . . . . . . .47.2

Scholastic A 1 Clovis East HS . . .77.2 2 Los Banos HS . . .73.1 3 Liberty HS . . . . . .70.7 4 Valley Christian HS . . . .69.5 5 Delano HS . . . . . .68.8

2002

Mid-California Modesto, California

February 23rd

Color Guard Scholastic World 1 James Logan HS .88.5 2 Beyer HS . . . . . . .84.0 Independent Open 1 Blue Devils . . . . .76.6 2 Glenbrook . . . . . .72.0 3 Classic Image . . .66.4 Scholastic Open 1 James Logan HS Open . . . . . . .72.2 2 Fairfield HS . . . . .66.9 3 Bullard HS . . . . . .63.6

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Independent A 1 In Motion . . . . . .70.1 1 Riverbank . . . . . .70.1 3 Full Circle . . . . . .69.4 4 Ventura . . . . . . . .59.3 Scholastic A 1 Fowler HS . . . . . .76.7 2 Liberty HS . . . . . .75.0 3 Scripps Ranch HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.0 4 Arroyo Grande HS . . . . . . . . . . .71.5 5 Oak Grove HS . . .70.7 6 Clayton Valley HS .69.8 7 Modesto HS . . . . .66.9 8 Independence HS .65.7 9 North Park Middle . . . . . . . .65.3 10 Foothill HS Unique . . . . . . . .65.2 11 Beyer HS A . . . . .63.7 12 Delano HS . . . . . .63.2 Photos from top to bottom Blue Devils; Beyer HS. background James Logan HS.

Regionals Percussion

Color Guard

Scholastic Concert World 1 Franklin Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .88.0 2 FJ Reitz HS . . . . .79.0 Independent Open 1 East Side Fury . . .76.0 2 M Coast Academy 74.2 3 Show Me Sound . .68.8 Scholastic Open 1 Totino Grace HS . .61.9

Scholastic Concert Open 1 Downers Grove HS . . . . . . . . . . .69.0 Independent A 1 Plan B . . . . . . . . .80.6 2 Pursuit . . . . . . . .73.3 3 Green Beret . . . . .60.3 Scholastic A 1 Maconoquah HS . .75.5 2 Owen Valley HS . .74.5 3 New Palestine HS .74.4 4 Sycamore HS . . . .72.5 5 Novi HS . . . . . . . .70.9 6 Chesaning HS . . .70.4

Scholastic World 1 Center Grove HS .84.6 2 Franklin Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .82.9 3 Northmont HS . . .73.6 4 Lincolnway HS . . .73.0 Independent Open 1 Interplay . . . . . . .77.7 2 Lime Popsicle . . .72.5 3 Avalon . . . . . . . . .64.2 Scholastic Open 1 Marion Catholic HS . . . . . . . . . . .76.1 Independent A 1 Independence . . .76.8 2 Art 101 . . . . . . . .72.7 3 JR Brass . . . . . . .71.9

Scholastic A 1 Normal HS . . . . . .77.7 2 Pike HS . . . . . . . .76.8 3 Champlin Park HS . . . . . . . . . . .76.4 4 Warren Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .75.9 5 Chesterton HS . . .75.7 6 Ben Davis HS . . . .73.7 7 LaPorte HS . . . . .73.6 8 Lafayette Jefferson HS . . . .73.2 9 Cheasaning HS . .70.3 10 Barrington HS . . .70.1 11 Whitnall HS . . . . .67.7

Midwest Chicago, Illinois

February 23rd & 24th Photos from top to bottom Center Grove HS; Plan B; Independence. Background Franklin Central HS.

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Regional s Mid-South Nashville, Tennessee

February 23rd Color Guard Independent World 1 Pride of Cincinnati . . . . . .88.4 2 Blessed Sacrament . . . . . .84.6 3 Crown Guard . . . .81.1 4 Chimeras . . . . . . .79.2 5 Onyx . . . . . . . . . .73.1

Percussion Independent World 1 Music City Mystique . . . . . . .82.6 2 Great Lakes . . . . .72.6 3 Spirit Performing Youth . . . . . . . . .70.3 Scholastic World 1 Tate HS . . . . . . . .79.9 2 Avon HS . . . . . . .78.6 3 Centerville HS . . .75.5 4 Houston HS . . . . .66.5 Scholastic Concert World 1 John Overton HS .91.5 2 Tunstall HS . . . . .90.3 Independent Open 1 Eklipse . . . . . . . .81.5 2 Rhythm X . . . . . .78.1 3 Virginia Helmsmen . . . . . .74.8

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Scholastic Open 1 Escambia HS . . . .85.9 2 Oakland HS . . . . .80.3 3 Choctawhatchee HS . . . . . . . . . . .80.0 4 Father Ryan HS . .77.1 5 North Harrision HS . . . . . . . . . . .75.4 6 Newnan HS . . . . .70.2 Scholastic Concert Open 1 Mt. Juliet HS . . . .72.8 2 Hopkinsville HS . .66.0

Scholastic World 1 Pope HS . . . . . . .81.2 2 Avon HS . . . . . . .79.0 3 Lawrence Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .76.0 4 Northview HS . . . .68.4 Independent Open 1 Northeast Independent . . . .81.8 2 Pride of SMSU . . .75.2

Independent A 1 The Study . . . . . .78.6 2 Eklipse . . . . . . . .77.9 3 JSU Center Stage .75.9 Scholastic A 1 Seminole HS . . . .82.5 2 Fairborn HS . . . . .81.8 3 Bartlett HS . . . . .80.9 4 Brentwood HS . . .77.5 5 Mt Juliet HS . . . . .75.9 6 Carroll HS . . . . . .75.5 7 Sprayberry HS . . .74.2 8 Concord HS A . . .71.4 9 MadisonvilleNorth HS . . . . . . .68.8 10 Jonesboro HS . . . .68.0 11 Brookwood HS . . .67.0 12 Bellbrook HS . . . .65.9

Scholastic Open 1 Kings HS . . . . . . .80.3 2 Centerville HS . . .78.1 3 Walton HS . . . . . .73.2 4 Concord HS . . . . .70.8

Scholastic A 1 Carroll HS . . . . . .76.3 2 Collins HS . . . . . .75.0 3 Concord HS . . . . .74.9 4 Centennial HS . . .74.7 5 Cleveland HS . . . .71.8 6 Bartlett HS . . . . .70.7 7 Harrison Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .70.3 8 Hillcrest Christian HS . . . .70.2

Photos from top to bottom Pride of Cincinnati, Lawrence Central HS, Music City Mystique. Background Centerville HS.

Rio Grande Las Cruces, New Mexico

February 23rd

Color Guard Independent A 1 Exaltation . . . . . .75.3 2 Exaltation Regional . . . . . . .60.3 Scholastic A 1 Americas HS . . . .76.5 2 Irvin HS . . . . . . . .70.0 3 Tom C Clark HS . .68.3 4 Franklin HS . . . . .66.3 5 Sandia HS . . . . . .64.3 6 Mayfield HS . . . . .55.9

Scholastic Regional A 1 JM Hanks HS . . . .77.1 2 Cherry Creek HS .74.3 3 Eldorado HS . . . .74.2 4 Las Cruces HS . . .72.4 5 Manzano HS . . . .64.2 6 La Cueva HS . . . .54.2

2002 Photos clockwise, from left to right Crown Guard, Carroll HS, The Study. background Northview HS.

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Regionals

2002 First Coast Jacksonville, Florida Color Guard

March 2nd

Independent World 1 Alliance of Miami .85.8 2 Crown Guard . . . .85.6 3 Ancient City Ensemble . . . . . .73.5

Independent Open 1 Northeast Independent . . . .84.1 2 Braddock . . . . . .81.4 3 First Flight . . . . .73.7

Scholastic World 1 Miamisburg HS . .84.5 2 Pope HS . . . . . . .84.3 3 Choctawhatchee HS . . . . . . . . . . .80.2 4 Braddock HS . . . .80.1 5 St. Augustine HS .75.4 6 Tate HS . . . . . . . .72.2

Scholastic Open 1 Lake Mary HS . . .83.1 2 Hinsdale Central HS . . . . . .78.0 3 Stoneman Douglas HS . . . . .74.4

Independent A 1 Paradigm . . . . . .82.0 2 The Knights FL . .78.3 3 Banderas . . . . . . .73.5 Scholastic A 1 Fletcher HS . . . . .85.1 2 Cypress Creek HS A . . . . . . . . . .83.9 3 Orange Park HS . .81.6 4 Escambia HS . . . .81.5 5 Fort Mill HS . . . .79.4 6 Olympic Heights HS . . . . . . . . . . .78.9 7 JP Taravella HS . .76.8 8 Bloomingdale HS .74.7 9 Lake Howell HS . .74.5 10 Largo HS . . . . . . .74.4 11 Satellite HS . . . . .71.3 11 Lake Mary HS A . .71.3 13 Osceola HS . . . . .70.3 14 Dr Phillips Va HS .69.8

Photos from left to right Lake Mary HS; Fletcher HS; Paradigm; Ancient City Ensemble. background Braddock.

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Color Guard Independent World 1 Liberty . . . . . . . .59.6 Independent Open 1 Oracle . . . . . . . . .83.8 2 Avante . . . . . . . . .68.6 3 Sky Ryders . . . . .60.6 Independent A 1 Emblem 281 . . . .71.2 2 Ars Nova . . . . . . .68.2 3 Performance Arts . . . . . . . . . .63.6

Percussion Scholastic A 1 Arvada HS . . . . . .80.0 2 Kickapoo HS . . . .79.2 3 Randall HS . . . . .78.9 4 Westlake HS . . . .75.4 5 Richland HS . . . . .75.0 6 The Colony HS . . .74.4 7 Wylie HS . . . . . . .71.6 8 Trinity HS . . . . . .68.2 9 Leander HS . . . . .67.8 10 Oliver W Holmes HS . . . . . . . . . . .63.7 10 John Jay HS . . . . .63.7 12 Carroll HS . . . . . .63.6 13 Hickman Mills HS 62.8 14 Uvalde HS . . . . . .61.7 15 Farmington HS . . .61.4 16 Tahlequah HS . . .61.2 17 Windsor HS . . . . .56.7 18 Francis Howell Central HS . . . . . .55.5

Independent A 1 Performance Arts . . . . . . . . . .66.1 Scholastic A 1 Francis Howell Central HS . . . . . .73.6

March 2nd Tulsa, Oklahoma

Mid-America

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Photos from top Carroll HS; Pope HS. background Kings HS.

Color Guard Independent World 1 St Ann’s World . . .88.2 2 Blessed Sacrament . . . . . .86.3 3 Black Watch . . . .81.9 4 St Ann’s New World . . . . . .75.9 Independent Open 1 St John’s of Beverly . . . . . .81.2 2 Alter Ego . . . . . . .79.9 3 Light Brigade . . . .77.1 4 Sacred Heart . . . .76.2 5 Third Edition . . . .70.2

Scholastic Open 1 Tarpon Springs HS . . . . . . . . . . .81.5 2 Brunswick HS . . .75.7 3 Norwalk HS . . . . .74.8 4 Trumball HS . . . . .72.1 Independent A 1 Apex . . . . . . . . . .81.9 2 Salem Blue . . . . .81.3 3 Innuendo . . . . . . .77.9 4 Q.E.D. . . . . . . . . .77.6 5 Taboo . . . . . . . . .75.9

Scholastic A 1 New Bedford HS . .79.1 2 Cheshire HS . . . .78.8 3 King Philip HS . . .78.2 4 Triton Regional HS . . . . . . . . . . .75.1 5 Blackstone Millville HS . . . . .73.0 6 Pennsauken HS . .70.6 7 Salem HS . . . . . .69.8 8 Danbury HS . . . . .67.2

New England March 2nd Salem, Massachusetts

2002 Photos from left St Ann’s New World; The Light Brigade. background Blessed Sacrament.

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Color Guard Scholastic World 1 Winston Churchill HS . . . . . . . . . . .84.6 2 Choctawhatchee HS . . . . . . . . . . .83.4 3 Tate HS . . . . . . . .75.8 Independent Open 1 Avanta . . . . . . .74.00 Scholastic Open 1 Crestview HS . . . .80.8 Independent A 1 The Knights . . . . .83.4 2 Scenic City . . . . .80.8 3 Center Stage . . . .80.2 4 Eklipse . . . . . . . .77.6 5 Banderas . . . . . . .76.1

Scholastic A 1 Orange Park HS . .83.8 2 Escambia HS . . . .83.7 3 Cypress Creek HS A . . . . . . . . . .82.9 4 Seminole HS . . . .82.3 5 Harrison Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .79.2 6 Comeaux HS . . . .77.0 7 Judson HS Eclipse . . . . . . . .74.5 8 Soddy-Daisy HS . .74.1 9 Murphy HS . . . . .72.9 10 Clearwater HS . . .70.6 11 Fultondale HS . . .69.7 12 Thibodaux HS . . .69.5 13 Bay HS . . . . . . . .64.3

Regionals South Pensacola, Florida

March 9th Percussion Scholastic World 1 Escambia HS . . . .88.6 2 Tate HS . . . . . . . .85.6

Independent A 1 Tomball Independent . . . .74.6

Independent Open 1 Eklipse . . . . . . . .82.2

Scholastic A 1 Newnan HS . . . . .80.0 2 Enterprise HS . . .79.9 3 St Thomas Moore HS . . . . . .77.8 4 Milton HS . . . . . .77.4 5 Hillcrest Christian HS . . . . . . . . . . .76.4 6 Harrison Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .75.9

Scholastic Open 1 Choctawhatchee HS . . . . . . . . . . .83.2 Scholastic Concert Open 1 Shepherd HS . . . .71.7 76

Photos from top to bottom Choctawhatchee HS; Escambia HS; The Knights; Orange Park HS. background Newnan HS.

Color Guard Independent World 1 Patriots . . . . . . . .85.8 Independent Open 1 Rochester Performance . . . .79.8 2 Third Legend . . . .78.3 Scholastic Open 1 Hinsdale Central HS . . . . . . . . . . .81.0 2 Medina HS . . . . . .71.2

Independent A 1 Cadets of Dutch Boy . . . . . .76.6 2 Art 101 . . . . . . . .71.5 3 Mohonasen HS . . .69.6 4 Collage . . . . . . . .68.4 5 Effervescence . . .68.0 6 Spectrum . . . . . .67.8 7 Visual Arts Productions . . . . .67.2

Northeast Rochester, New York

Scholastic A 1 Naples HS . . . . . .81.4 2 Laurens HS . . . . .80.4 3 Pocono Mountain HS . . . .79.9 4 Gates Chili HS . . .78.6 5 Cicero-North Syracuse HS . . . .76.3 6 Victor HS . . . . . . .73.2 7 Greater Johnstown HS . . .71.8 8 Eastridge HS . . . .71.7 9 JC Birdlebough HS . . . . . . . . . . .70.8 10 Mars HS Millennium . . . . .69.6 11 East SyracuseMinoa HS . . . . . .69.3 12 Red Land HS . . . .68.8 13 Salem HS . . . . . .68.6 14 Baldwinsville HS .65.4 15 Homer HS . . . . . .64.6

March 9th & 10th

2002 March 10th

Minnesota Minnetonka, Minnesota

Percussion Scholastic World 1 Eagan HS . . . . . .86.8 2 Irondale HS . . . . .85.4

Photos background Gates Chili HS.

Scholastic Open 1 Champlin Park HS . . . . . . . . . . .81.0 2 Minnetonka HS . .72.8 3 Coon Rapids HS . .68.2

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Percussion

Independent World 1 Riverside Community College . . . . . . . .93.5 Scholastic World 1 San Marcos HS . .84.9

Scholastic Open 1 Ayala HS . . . . . . .83.4 2 Fountain Valley HS . . . . . . . . . . .81.7 3 Gilbert HS . . . . . .76.8 4 Beyer HS . . . . . . .75.9 Scholastic A 1 Cerritos HS . . . . .80.5 2 Loara HS . . . . . . .80.3 3 Liberty HS . . . . . .71.9 4 Arcadia HS . . . . .71.7 5 La Quinta HS . . . .70.7

Independent World 1 Fantasia . . . . . . .94.5 2 Pride of Cincinati .92.0 3 Northern Lights . .89.9 4 San Jose Raiders .89.5 5 Jinx . . . . . . . . . . .83.5 6 Solution . . . . . . .75.8 Scholastic World 1 Clovis West HS . .82.5 2 Arcadia HS . . . . .80.0 Independent Open 1 Esperanza De Luz . . . . . . . .85.9 2 Signature . . . . . .83.0 3 Light Brigade . . . .80.5 4 Millenia . . . . . . . .80.4 Scholastic Open 1 Rancho Cucamonga HS . .81.2 2 Valencia HS . . . . .79.6 3 Mission Viejo HS .78.6

Independent A 1 Lealta . . . . . . . . .87.6 2 In Motion . . . . . .80.5 3 Alchemy . . . . . . .79.0 4 Esperanza De Luz A . . . . . . .78.5 Scholastic A 1 Aliso Niguel HS . .87.6 2 El Toro HS . . . . . .85.5 3 Orange Glen HS . .84.8 4 America HS . . . . .84.6 5 Esperanza HS . . .83.3 6 Liberty HS . . . . . .82.6 7 Loara HS . . . . . . .81.6 8 Hart HS . . . . . . . .80.3 9 Upland HS . . . . . .79.1 10 Gilbert HS . . . . . .77.7 11 Chino Hills HS . . .77.3 12 Eastlake HS . . . . .76.5 13 El Dorado HS . . . .73.5 14 Poway HS . . . . . .73.4 15 Fountain Valley HS . . . . . . . . . . .70.1 16 Royal HS . . . . . . .70.0

Southwest Las Vegas, Nevada

March 9th & 10th

Photos clockwise from top Clovis West HS; Riverside Community College; Valencia HS. background San Jose Raiders.

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Regionals Carolina Rock Hill, South Carolina

March 16th

Color Guard Scholastic Open 1 Lake Mary HS . . .88.4 2 Lassiter HS . . . . .82.7 3 Bassett HS . . . . .81.1 4 Concord HS . . . . .75.5 Independent A 1 Paradigm . . . . . .87.6 2 The Study . . . . . .86.4 3 Scenic City . . . . .82.6 4 Carolina Visual . .75.2

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Scholastic A 1 Fort Mill HS A . . .82.7 2 Nottoway HS . . . .81.0 3 Trinity HS . . . . . .80.4 4 Sprayberry HS . . .79.3 5 Croatan HS . . . . .78.7 6 Concord HS A . . .75.9 7 South Granville HS . . . . . . . . . . .74.7 8 Soddy-Daisy HS . .74.4 9 McEachern HS . . .74.0 10 No Bunc HS . . . . .73.2 11 Blue Ridge HS . . .72.7 12 East Coweta HS . .72.6 13 Sullivan Center HS . . . . . .72.5 14 Scotland HS . . . .71.0 15 Bassett HS A . . . .70.7 16 Tuscola HS . . . . .68.4

Photos from left Lake Mary HS; Fort Mill HS. background Concord HS.

Rocky Mountain

2002 Denver, Colorado

March 16th & 17th Color Guard

Independent World 1 Jinx . . . . . . . . . . .87.0 Independent Open 1 Oracle . . . . . . . . .92.0 2 Signature . . . . . .86.3 Scholastic Open 1 Pomona HS . . . . .80.9 Independent A 1 Alchemy . . . . . . .84.1 2 Nova . . . . . . . . . .76.1 3 Incognito . . . . . . .75.6

Percussion Indpedent World 1 Blue Knights . . . .92.4 Scholastic World 1 Ponderosa HS . . .91.8 2 Northglenn HS . . .89.4 3 Pomona HS . . . . .86.9 Scholastic Concert World 1 Rangeview HS . . .92.7 2 Gateway HS . . . . .79.7 Independent Open 1 Blue Knights Open . . . . . . . . . .80.7

Scholastic A 1 Arvada HS Reds . .88.0 2 Bear Creek HS . . .87.1 3 Americas HS . . . .85.3 4 Northglenn HS . . .80.7 5 Dakota Ridge HS .80.0 6 Loveland HS . . . .78.9 7 Broken Arrow HS .78.6 8 Columbine HS . .76.90 9 Overland HS . . . .76.8 10 Franklin HS Focus . . . . . . . . .75.9 11 Central HS . . . . . .75.6 12 Ponderosa HS . . .72.7 13 Westmoore HS . . .72.0 13 Las Cruces HS . . .72.0 15 Sandia HS . . . . . .71.1

Scholastic Open 1 Longmont HS . . . .83.8 2 Lakewood HS . . . .82.4 3 Arvada HS Reds . .80.6 Scholastic Concert Open 1 Araphoe HS . . . . .81.5 2 Golden HS . . . . . .81.2 Independent A 1 Pursuit . . . . . . . .74.3 Scholastic A 1 Page HS . . . . . . .85.3 2 Overland HS . . . .82.9 2 Columbine HS . . .82.9 4 Bellvue East HS . .80.2 5 Redlands HS . . . .74.8

Photos from top Signature; Jinx. background Oracle.

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Regionals West March 16th & 17th Color Guard

Union City, California Percussion Independent World 1 Riverside Community College . . . . . . . .90.9 2 Sacramento Freelancers . . . . .87.5 Scholastic World 1 Sam Marcos HS . .87.6 2 James Logan HS .86.4 3 Grants Pass HS . .81.4 4 Thousand Oaks HS . . . . . . .76.3 Scholastic Concert World 1 Thousand Oaks HS . . . . . . .77.2 Independent Open 1 Allegiance Elite . .83.2 2 Pasadena City College . . . . .71.1

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Scholastic Open 1 Beyer HS . . . . . . .79.2 2 Buchanan HS . . . .72.5 Scholastic Concert Open 1 Modesto HS . . . . .91.6 Independent A 1 Roseville Independent . . . .73.7 Scholastic A 1 Hawthorne HS . . .79.9 2 Westlake HS . . . .79.8 3 Los Banos HS . . .79.6 4 Valley Christian HS . . . .76.6 5 Mariner HS . . . . .74.9 6 Ceres HS . . . . . . .72.5 6 Clayton Valley HS .72.5 8 Hanford HS . . . . .71.1

Independent World 1 Fantasia . . . . . . .96.0 2 San Jose Raiders .92.6 3 Solution . . . . . . .80.3 4 Pacific Crest . . . .76.1 Scholastic World 1 James Logan HS .95.5 2 Beyer HS . . . . . . .92.9 3 Clovis West HS . .86.3 4 Arcadia HS . . . . .84.0 5 Diamond Bar HS .74.1 Independent Open 1 Blue Devils . . . . .85.4 2 Orion . . . . . . . . .82.8 3 San Jose Raiders .78.6 4 Glenbrook . . . . . .78.0 5 Cygnus . . . . . . . .77.5 Scholastic Open 1 Rancho Bernardo HS . . . .87.4 2 James Logan HS . . . . . .84.4 3 Rancho Cucamonga HS . .84.3 4 Ayala HS . . . . . . .82.5 5 Moreau HS . . . . .82.3 6 Chino HS . . . . . . .79.8 7 Clovis HS . . . . . . .79.6 8 Fairfield HS A . . .77.2

Independent A 1 Riverbank . . . . . .85.2 2 Full Circle . . . . . .82.7 3 In Motion . . . . . .80.3 4 Pacificaires . . . . .74.7 5 Intensity . . . . . . .74.6 Scholastic A 1 Aloha HS . . . . . . .85.9 2 Fowler HS . . . . . .85.3 3 Arcadia HS . . . . .84.9 4 Modesto HS . . . . .81.3 5 Glen Wilson HS . .80.4 6 Clayton Valley HS . . . . . . .79.0 7 Arroyo Grande HS . . . . . .77.7 8 Independence HS . . . . . . . . . . .77.6 9 Camarillo HS . . . .76.3 10 Oak Grove HS . . .75.9 10 Thousand Oaks HS . . . . . . .75.9 12 Palos Verde HS . .75.6 13 Woodbridge HS . .75.1 14 Westlake HS . . . .70.9 15 Capistrano Valley HS . . . . . . .68.9

Photos from left Orion; Riverside Community College. background Beyer HS.

Percussion Scholastic Concert World 1 Cypress Falls HS .88.5 Scholastic Open 1 Roosevelt HS . . . .88.3 2 Stephen F Austin HS . . . . . .87.2 3 Elkins HS . . . . . .86.5

Scholastic Concert Open 1 Angleton HS . . . .85.1 2 Llano HS . . . . . . .72.7 3 Shepherd HS . . . .70.3 Independent A 1 Tomball HS . . . . .83.0

Scholastic A 1 Connally HS . . . . .85.6 2 Cypress Falls HS .83.1 3 Tomball HS . . . . .74.2 4 Mayde Creek HS .73.8 5 Brazoswood HS . .72.7 6 Cypress Springs HS . . . . .70.7

Lone Star Houston, Texas

2002 March 23rd

Photos from left Arcadia HS; Fantasia. background Beyer HS.

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Regional s Miami March 23rd Miami, Florida

Color Guard Independent World 1 Alliance of Miami . . . . . . . . .90.8 2 Ancient City Encemble . . . . . .76.7 Scholastic World 1 Braddock HS . . . .86.6 2 St Augustine HS Coast One . . . . . .83.9 Independent Open 1 Northeast Independent . . . .88.4 2 Braddock Independent . . . .86.5 Scholastic Open 1 Lake Mary HS . . .89.6 2 Tarpon Springs HS . . . . . . . . . . .86.7 3 Flanagan HS . . . .82.9 4 Stoneman Douglas HS . . . . .80.1 5 Cooper City HS . .79.7 6 Hialeah HS . . . . .77.6

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Independent A 1 Alliance of Miami .75.1 Scholastic A 1 Fletcher HS . . . . .90.9 2 Bear Creek HS . . .88.4 3 Santaluces HS . . .87.7 4 Olympic Heights HS . . . . . . . . . . .84.5 5 JP Taravella HS . .84.2 6 Western HS . . . . .82.0 7 Piper HS . . . . . . .81.7 8 Bloomington HS . .80.3 9 Largo HS . . . . . . .76.1 10 Spruce Creek HS .75.8 11 John Leonard HS .75.4 12 Fort Meyers HS . .73.4 13 Cardinal Gibbo HS . . . . . . .72.7

Photos from top Olympic Heights HS; Braddock HS; Northeast Independent; Fletcher HS. background Alliance of Miami.

Color Guard Independent World 1 St Ann’s World . . .95.4 2 Blessed Sacrament . . . . . .93.5 3 Patriots . . . . . . . .91.5 4 Black Watch . . . .86.5 5 St Ann’s New World . . . . . .83.3 Independent Open 1 St John’s of Beverly . . . . . . . .90.4 2 Sacred Heart . . . .88.6 3 Rochester Performance Ensemble . . . . . .86.5 4 Alter Ego . . . . . . .85.9 5 Light Brigade . . . .81.8 6 Third Legend . . . .81.1 7 First Flight . . . . .80.8 8 Millennia . . . . . . .79.2 9 Sonnor . . . . . . . .75.5 10 Regime . . . . . . . .74.2 Scholastic Open 1 South Brunswick HS . . .83.9 2 Norwalk HS . . . . .82.6 3 Trumbull HS . . . .75.8 4 AB Ryan HS . . . . .74.6 5 Ramsey HS . . . . .70.9

Independent A 1 Apex . . . . . . . . . .88.4 2 Salem Blue . . . . .88.0 3 Classics . . . . . . .85.8 4 Q.E.D. . . . . . . . . .85.1 5 Innuendo . . . . . . .84.1 6 Shenendehowa . . .83.1 7 High Voltage . . . .80.9 8 Taboo 2002 . . . . .80.8 9 Pegasus . . . . . . .78.3 10 Innovation . . . . . .78.2 11 Visual Arts Production . . . . .77.2 12 Fusion . . . . . . . . .74.9 13 Penn State . . . . .73.1 14 St Ann’s . . . . . . .73.0 15 Persuasion . . . . .70.7 16 Terpischore . . . . .66.8

Scholastic A 1 Norwin HS . . . . . .88.6 2 Mechanicsburg HS 87.6 3 Naples HS . . . . . .85.7 4 Pocono Mountain HS . . . .85.5 5 South Western HS . . . . .85.2 6 Cheshire HS . . . .84.8 7 Victor HS . . . . . . .83.3 8 King Philip HS . . .82.2 9 Southern Regional HS . . . . .81.7 9 Nottoway HS . . . .81.7 11 McLean HS . . . . .80.8 12 East Syracuse HS .79.3 13 Bethel HS . . . . . .76.8 14 Chambersburg HS . . . . . . . . . . .76.5 14 Pennsauken HS . .76.5 16 Matawan HS . . . .75.2 17 Bensalem HS . . . .72.6 18 Bishop Dwenger HS . . . . .71.4

2002 Norristown, Pennsylvania

Mid Atlantic

March 23rd & 24th

Photos from left St John’s of Beverly; First Flight. background Blessed Sacrament.

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Color Guard Independent World 1 Pride of Cincinnati . . . . . .94.8 2 Crown Guard . . . .92.0 3 Chimeras . . . . . . .86.8 4 Onyx . . . . . . . . . .84.7 5 Nolan Independent . . . .82.7 Scholastic World 1 Pope HS . . . . . . .92.4 2 Miamisburg HS . .91.9 3 Center Grove HS .91.2 4 Avon HS . . . . . . .90.9 5 Franklin Central HS . . . . . .88.6 6 Lawrence Central HS . . . . . .84.5 7 Northmont HS . . .77.9 8 Northview HS . . . .77.8 Independent Open 1 Interplay . . . . . . .84.9 2 Third Edition . . . .80.5 3 Lime Popsicle . . .76.8 4 Juxtaposition . . . .74.0 Scholastic Open 1 Taylor HS . . . . . . .90.2 2 Kings HS . . . . . . .86.9 3 Centerville HS . . .85.5 4 Marion Catholic HS . . . . .80.3 Independent A 1 Ventures . . . . . . .86.0 2 Top Hats . . . . . . .85.3 3 Black Gold . . . . . .83.4 4 Independence . . .82.2 5 Bravada . . . . . . .81.7 6 Eklipse . . . . . . . .80.0 7 Cadets of Dutch Boy . . . . . .78.5 8 JR Brass . . . . . . .77.8

March 23rd & 24th Scholastic A 1 Fairborn HS . . . . .91.0 2 Kettering Fairmont HS . . . .90.3 3 Bartlett HS . . . . .89.2 4 Carroll HS . . . . . .86.3 5 Gates Chili HS . . .85.7 6 Kickapoo HS . . . .84.3 7 Chesterton HS . . .83.5 8 Bellbrook HS . . . .83.2 9 New Philadephia HS . . . . . . . . . . .81.9 10 Parkway West HS . . . . . . .81.7 11 Dobyns Bennett HS . . . . .81.0 12 Cicero-North Syracuse HS . . . .80.5 13 LaPorte HS . . . . .79.6 14 Kiski Area HS . . .79.5 14 North Royalton HS . . . . .79.5 16 Quaker Valley HS .78.7 17 Hunters Lane HS .75.2 18 Flushing HS . . . . .74.6 19 Collinsville HS . . .74.5 20 Mars HS Millennium . . . . .74.3 21 Shelby County HS . . . . . .74.1 22 Chesaning HS . . .71.4 23 Thomas Worthington HS . .70.6

Dayton, Ohio

Mideast Percussion Independent World 1 Music City Mystique . . . . . . .91.6 2 Great Lakes . . . . .84.9 3 Spirit Performing Ensemble . . . . . .80.4 4 Penn State . . . . .75.7

Scholastic Open 1 Springboro HS . . .87.5 2 North Harrison HS . . . . . . . . . . .87.0 3 Powhatan HS . . . .78.9 4 Francis Howell HS . . . . . . . . . . .77.6

Scholastic World 1 Avon HS . . . . . . .90.5 2 Centerville HS . . .86.2

Scholastic Concert Open 1 Shelby HS Gold . .93.0 2 Elizabeth Township HS . . . .89.3 3 Shelby HS Blue . .84.1 4 Kettering Fairmont HS . . . .84.0

Scholastic Concert World 1 Franklin Central HS . . . . . .94.7 2 Tunstall HS . . . . .88.0 3 Anderson HS . . . .79.2 Independent Open 1 Eklipse . . . . . . . .90.8 2 Matrix . . . . . . . . .89.7 3 Rhythm X . . . . . .88.6 4 Eastside Fury . . . .84.5 5 Royal Crusaders . .80.6 5 North Coast A . . .80.6 7 Walled Lake . . . . .76.1

Independent A 1 Plan B . . . . . . . . .88.0 2 Scenic City . . . . .83.5 3 Vision . . . . . . . . .73.4 Scholastic A 1 New Palestine HS .90.3 2 Maconaquah HS . .90.0 3 New Philadelphia HS . . . . . . . . . . .88.0 4 Mason HS . . . . . .87.2 5 Kings HS . . . . . . .86.6 6 Centennial HS . . .86.2 7 Maumee HS . . . . .85.8 8 Lebanon HS . . . . .85.2 9 Lincoln Way HS . .84.4 10 Carroll HS . . . . . .83.4 11 South Oldham HS .82.2 12 Chesaning HS . . .80.9

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Photos foreground Interplay. background Pride of Cincinnati.

Percussion Independent World 1 Riverside Community College . . . . . . . .94.8 2 Black Knights . . .90.9

Scholastic Concert Open 1 Modesto HS . . . . .90.8 2 Buena HS . . . . . .82.9

Scholastic World 1 Mission Viejo HS .87.9 1 San Marcos HS . .87.9 3 Thousand Oaks HS . . . . . . .70.2 4 Granada Hills HS . . . . . . .61.10

Scholastic A 1 Buena HS . . . . . .90.4 2 Loara HS . . . . . . .90.3 3 Pacifica HS . . . . .90.2 4 Rancho Cucamonga HS . .89.2 5 Trabuco Hills HS .85.6 6 Cerritos HS . . . . .85.0 7 West Lake HS . . .83.3 8 Alta Loma HS . . .80.5 9 Redlands HS . . . .77.3

Scholastic Concert World 1 Corona del Sol HS . . . . . .82.5 Scholastic Open 1 Ayala HS . . . . . . .91.2 2 Fountain Valley HS . . . . . . .84.1 3 Arcadia HS . . . . .83.2 4 Upland HS . . . . . .80.7

Southern March 23rd California Chino Hills, California

2002

Photos from top Cerritos HS; Fountain Valley HS. background San Marcos HS.

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1st Pride ofPlace Cincinnati 97.80

Cincinnati, Ohio “Channel One Suite” with music by Buddy Rich Director Charles Gumbert. Staff Carolyn Crumpton, Michael Gaines, Charles Gumbert, Tera Hahil, Rosie Miller, Keith Potter, Adam Sage, Bart Woodley. Costume Design Annette Duncan of ATD. Set Design Michael Gaines, Keith Potter. Sponsor Pride of Cincinnati Foundation.

Independent World 4th Place 96.50

Blessed Sacrament Cambridge, Massachusetts “Enigma Variations” with music by Sir Edward Elgar

Director Edward J. Devlin. Management Karen Devlin. Staff Brandon Block, Scott Chandler, Nancy Cruz, Jill Flanagan, Meg Gallagher, Ben Mitrano, Jeff Namian, Chris Raichle, Jack Shallow, Tom Strachan, Ann Marie Valeri, Dolores Zappala. Costume Design Bobby Moffett.

95.75

5th Place

Emerald Marquis Wakefield, Massachusetts

“Malaguena”

Director Dale Powers. Staff Carol Abohatab, Denise Bonfiglio, Michael Doringrechia, Greg Lagola, Jim Moore, Dale Powers, Jeff Sacktig, Peggy Twiggs, Jon Vanderkolff. Costume Design Greg Lagola.

Set Design Jeff Sacktig, Jon Vanderkolff. Sponsors Emerald Youth Services, Malden Emergency Center.

6th Place 93.75

Northern Lights Portland, Oregon

“This Is Your Life!” with music by The Dust Brothers and various artists

Directors Joe Sowders, Tracy Wooten. Management Erik Holcomb. Staff Mike Anderson, Scott Chandler, Curtis Costanza, Justin Kaynes, Stanley Knaub, Larry Medrano, Mark Miller, Mike Miller, Jay Murphy, Cedric Nicholson, Joe Sowders, Tracy Wooten. Costume Design Michael Cesario. Set Design Joe Sowders.

Sponsors Fred J. Miller Inc., J & S Associates, Northern Lights Inc., Seattle Tarp.

91.80

7th Place

San Jose Raiders San Jose, California

“And They Began At Midnight” with music by Elliot Goldenthal

Director Tom Andrews. Management Tracey Garces. Staff Nancy Beley, Jeanine Casimere, Audrey Dussault, Jason Flores, Mark Metzger, Jay Murphy, Kevin Schaffer. Costume Design Bobby Moffett. Set Design Mark Metzger.

Jinx

91.55 Denver, Colorado “Brave New World” with music by Antonin Dvorak

8th Place

Director Jason Musser. Staff Marcus Brown, John Crouch, Gary Locke, Mark Metzger, Kevin Morris, Jay Murphy, Susan Richardson. Costume Design Sherrie Chadderdon, Mark Metzger. Set Design John Crouch, Jay Murphy.

88.75

Crown Guard

9th Place

Dayton, Ohio “The Mission” with music by Ennio Morricone

Director Michael Shapiro. Sponsor Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps.

88

2nd Place St. Ann’s

96.75

Neponset, Massachusetts

“The Last Breath” with music by Witold Lutoslawski Directors Eileen Cunningham, Ed Rolinson. Management James Mahoney, Brian Murphy. Staff Dean Broadbent, James Mahoney, Fred Marier, Brian Murphy. Costume Design Noreen Roberts.

96.55

3rd Place

Fantasia Riverside, California

2001 “It Was Twenty Years Ago Today…” with music by the Beatles

Director Gary Locke. Management Shelia Locke. Staff Scott Chandler, Mykail Costner, T.J. Doucette, Rob Jett, Stanley Knaub, Karl Lowe, Michael Raiford.

Costume Design Bobby Moffett, Michael Raiford. Set Design Michael Raiford.

Finals

Alliance of Miami

88.65 Miami, Florida “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” based on the writings and rantings of Hunter Thompson

10th Place

Director Tony Florio. Management Luis Betances. Staff Matt Caudill, Ping Dawson, Rick Garcia, Lynzie Hill, Mary McWilliams, KC Michel, Gavin Miller, Ann Marie Nista, Daniel Riley, Patty Stetson.

Costume Design Algy Costumes. Sponsor Guardian Angel Foundation.

85.45

Patriots Rochester, New York

11th Place

“El Dorado Track #2” with music by John Adams

Director Patti Nolan. Staff Peter Garrow, Amber Perkins, Richard Proctor, Michael Regano, Marc Sylvester. Sponsor Patriots Drum & Bugle Corps.

85.40

Black Watch

Mt. Laurel, New Jersey “Rocky Pointe Holiday” with music by Ron Nelson

12th Place 13th Place Director Claudette M. Wolfrom. Staff Joseph Heininger, Joyce Wolfrom Roos, Jeff Sacktig, Chris Stanley, Melanie Sullivan, Toni Tunstal. Costume Design Joseph Heininger.

Set Design Joseph Heininger. Sponsor Burlington Institute of Technology.

84.00

Just Class Baltimore, Maryland

“Synthetic Rhythm” with music by Wendy Carlos, The Hive

Staff Matt Hurley, Stanley Knaub, Noreen MacMahon, Curtis McLean, Sue Montague, Jeff Namian, Michelle Owens, Vincent Thomas. Costume Design Jean Coulet du Gard, Pat Derrick, Matt Hurley.

Set Design Matt Hurley, Sue Montague, Jeff Namian.

Onyx

83.80 Dayton, Ohio “Symph-Onyx” with music by Dmitri Shostokovich

14th Place

Director Michael Lentz. Management Janice Wood. Staff Kim Bodher, Beth Calhoun, Jason Combs, Scott Elliott, Michael Lentz, Janice Wood. Costume Design Bobby Moffett.

Set Design Michael Lentz. Sponsors Tim & Jeanne Cardinal, Glory Drum & Bugle Corps, John Siehl.

82.05

Solution Huntington Beach, California

15th Place

“Crossing Over” with music by the Scorpions and Berlin Philharmonic

Directors Kevin Roberts, Noreen Roberts. Management Cary Nelson, Richel Ramirez. Staff Carol Abohatab, George Armenta, Mindy Cobb, Swaga Deb, Frank de la Rosa, Allan Dekko, Mark Metzger, Hobie Pileski, Kevin Roberts, Sal Salas. Costume Design Noreen Roberts. Set Design Carl Nelson, Kevin Roberts. Sponsors Creative Costuming & Designs, Visual Design Concepts.

89

1st Place

98.80

James Logan Union City, California “Immortal Captive” with music by Carl Orff Director Ramiro Barrera. Staff Adrian Bazua, Scott Chandler, Beth Karlin, Dave Meikle. Costume Design Bobby Moffett. Audio Engineer Norm Kern. Sponsor James Logan Band and Color Guard Boosters.

Scholastic World 93.40

Franklin Central High School Indianapolis, Indiana

4th Place

“Earthquake” with music from Walt Disney’s “Millennium”

Director Jeff Wroblewski. Staff Rori Duffy, Matt Humphrey, Jenn Rinas, Stephanie Wise, Andy Wroblewski, Jeff Wroblewski, Krista Wroblewski. Costume Design J. Enterprises Inc. Set Design J. Enterprises Inc. Sponsor Franklin Central Winter Guard Parent Association.

91.05

5th Place

Choctawhatchee High School Fort Walton Beach, Florida

“Windmills of Your Mind” with music by Sting

Director Laura Martin, Randy Nelson. Staff Chad Berkstresser, Michael Gaines, Tom Harrington, Royce Harrison, Mary Kelley, Sue LaBrecque. Set Design Michael Gaines. Sponsor Choctawhatchee Band Parents.

90.20

Pope High School Marietta, Georgia

6th Place 7th Place 8th Place 9th Place “Polaris” with music by Philip Glass

Director Adam Sage. Staff Scott Beck, Carolyn Crumpton, Michael Gaines, Michael James, Adam Sage, Rhea Jeanne Starnes. Costume Design Adam Sage.

Set Design Michael Gaines, Adam Sage, Rhea Jeanne Starnes.

Beyer High School

89.55 Modesto, California “In To Go Out” with music by Steven Reich and Jeff Lee

Director Jason Cawelti. Staff Ben Medrano, Mark Metzger, Ron Nankervis, Vince Velasquez.

Costume Design Mark Metzger. Set Design Mark Metzger, Ron Nankervis.

88.75

Clovis West High School

Fresno, California “Symphony in Three Movements” with music by Igor Stravinsky

Directors: Sly Sybilski. Management Patty Bornemann, Laura Smith. Staff Rachael Bader, Richard Delgado, Jay Murphy, Laurie Riker. Costume Design DA Designs, Laurie Riker. Sponsors Clovis West Band Boosters.

87.20

Tate High School Chaparrals Pensacola, Florida

“Concerto 2001” with music by Emerson, Lake and Palmer

Directors Joe Hooten, Jeffrey Welsh. Staff Kelleigh Kersh, Dorothy Lister, Jeffrey Welsh.

Costume Design Jeffrey Welsh. Set Design Jeffrey Welsh. Sponsor Tate Band Boosters.

90

Grove 2ndCenter Place

94.60 Greenwood, Indiana

“School for Scandal” with music by Samuel Barber

Directors Tom Dirks, John Whalin. Staff Michael Gaines, Julie Jackson, Arthella Manning, Steve Manning, Marlieta Mathews-Beckman, Leon May, Rosie Miller, Keith Potter, Joe Wever, Bart Woodley. Costume Design Annette Duncan, Karen Hall. Set Design Kathy Houghton. Sponsor Center Grove Trojan Band Boosters.

3rd Place

94.35

Miamisburg Miamisburg, Ohio

2001 “Piano Concerto in C Major” with music by Sergei Prokofiev Director Jim Olson. Staff Cathy Barnes, Greg Cesario, Jonathan Colvin, Ron Engelbrecht, Butch Ferrero, Rachel Keily, Dr. Jim Miller, Mark Miller, Mike Miller, Scott Plumlee. Costume Design Fred J. Miller, Inc.

Finals 85.05

Lawrence Central High School Indianapolis, Indiana

10th Place

“Sacrifice” with music by Giacomo Puccini

Director Greg Hagan, Matt James. Staff Tod Hinton, Cayle Hogan, Matt James, Miranda Ross.

Costume Design Tod Hinton, Mike Stephens. Set Design Bob Borkowski, Greg Hagen, Matt James.

Sponsors Borkowski Collision and Repair, Lawrence Central Performing Arts Association.

84.55

11th Place

St. Augustine HS Coast One St. Augustine, Florida

“Shoot the Violinist” with music by Joe Hasachi

Director Jeff Dodd. Staff Erin Brown, Jeff Dodd, Chris Downs, Erika Hernandez, Sabrina Hiers, Mike Higbe, Karl Lowe, Tim Mikan, Cheryl Wimberley. Sponsor Coast One Winterguard.

84.40

Arcadia High Schol Arcadia, California

12th Place 13th Place “The Art of Opposition” with music by Samuel Barber

Director Art Farr. Staff Carol Abohatab, George Armenta, Mindy Cobb, Mike McCool, Brian Murphy, Sal Salas, Patty Stetson. Costume Design Noreen Roberts.

Set Design Colors In Motion. Sponsor Arcadia High School Music Club.

81.00

Carroll High School

Dayton, Ohio “Homework” with music by Johann Sebastian Bach

Director Michael Shapiro. Staff Sean Cooney, Stacey Flannery, Jill Huddleston, Amanda Van Dreumel.

Sponsor Carrolleers.

80.80

Lincoln-Way High School New Lenox, Illinois

14th Place

“Grace Variations” with music by the Kronos Quartet

Director Alan Buzalski. Staff John Demkowicz, Megan Gibbons, Anne Harmon.

Costume Design Alan Buzalski. Set Design Alan Buzalski. Sponsor Lincoln-Way Music Boosters.

79.85

Pomona High School Arvada, Colorado

15th Place

“Shapings” with music by John Adams

Director W.L. Whaley. Staff Darci Bawiec, Dereck Booker, Mark Irey, Gary Locke, KC Perkins.

Sponsor Pomona Music Boosters.

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1st Place

96.90

St. Ann’s Neponset, Massachusetts "Carmina Burana" Director Eileen Cunningham.

Staff Laura Hamilton, Brian Murphy, Mary Rutter, Eric Schrader, Nick Syme.

Independent Open Oracle

4th Place

91.80 Denver, Colorado “Allegro in Red” with music by Dmitri Shostakovich

Director William Chumley. Staff Rob Billings, Derick Shapiro. Costume Design Oracle Members.

Set Design Rob Billings. Sponsor SCFD of Jefferson County.

90.80

5th Place

Alter Ego West New York, New Jersey

“The Green Bird” by Julie Taymor

Directors Joseph Cinque, Mary Ann Cinque. Staff Michael Amador, Nick Charles, Scott Marshman, Jeff Namian, Tricia O’Shea, Margie Vitale, Donna Wasielewski. Costume Design Joseph Cinque.

6th Place

Northeast Independent

89.55 Jacksonville, Florida “Colorblind” with music from the soundtrack “American Beauty” and the Counting Crows Directors Robby DuFresne, Chris Savoy. Staff April Anderson, Jill Brennan.

Costume Design Jill Brennan. Set Design Chris Savoy. Sponsor NEI Booster Association.

89.50

7th Place

Northern Lights Portland, Oregon

“Roman Festival” with music by Ottorino Respighi

Directors Sheri Evald, Jodi Leeker. Management Erik Holcomb. Staff Mike Anderson, Connie Costanza, Justin Kaynes, Stanley Knaub, Jodi Leeker, Mike Miller, Cedric Nicholson, Joe Sowders, Tracy Wooten.

Sponsors Fred J. Miller, Inc., J&S Associates, Seattle Tarp.

88.10

Townies

Charlestown, Massachusetts “Carmen 2001” with music by Maria Callas

8th Place

Director Brian Walsh. Staff Andrew Hanenburg, Jeremy Huber, Mary O’Brien, Chris Raichle, Jill Ruff, Rick Subel. Costume Design Mary O’Brien.

Set Design Bob Kelly, Chris Raichle. Sponsor Charlestown community.

9th Place

San Jose Raiders

86.60 San Jose, California “Sonnet” with music by Cirque du Soleil, words by William Shakespeare 92

Director Tom Andrews. Management Kjirsten Baerwaldt. Staff Gary Butera, Allan Cantada, Marco Chavez, Audrey Dussault, Wayne Harris, Manny Olguin, Michele Perez, Kevin Schaffer, Sheri Swiger.

Costume Design Marco Chavez. Set Design Wayne Harris.

2ndAlliance Place of Miami

94.80 Miami, Florida

“Fast and Driving” with music by Peter Schickele and The Lark Quartet Directors Tony Florio, Javier Sosa. Staff Dionne Brown, Ping Dawson, Jose Escobar, Tony Florio, Calvin Smart. Costume Design Algy Costumes.

Sponsor The Guardian Angel Foundation.

94.25

3rd Place

Blue Devils Concord, California

2001 “Crying” with music by Roy Orbison and KD Lang

Director Annette Odello. Staff Jessica Allen, John Bradford, Lindsey Leibig, Dave Meikle, Jay Murphy. Sponsor Blue Devil Parent Association.

Finals 85.70

The Avilaro Mystique Boston, Massachusetts

10th Place

“The Madonna Diaries” with music by Madonna

Directors Gerard Glover, Jim Vitagliano. Staff Antoine Blalark, Kurt Douglas, Rob Godin, Bridget Holleran, Bob Mulvanity, Toni Ann Snow, Jim Vitagliano.

Costume Design Jim Vitagliano, Lindori Fashions. Set Design Bob Mulvanity, Jim Vitagliano.

Interplay

11th Place

85.35 Grand Rapids, Michigan “Bridge Over Troubled Water” with music by Linda Eder

Director Michelle Ehrhardt. Staff Dawn Armbruster, Michelle Ehrhardt, Michelle Langley, Derek Smith, Dave Watt. Costume Design Jan Kwan. Set Design Joe Le, Beth MacDonald.

Sponsor West Michigan Winter Guard.

Ancient City Ensemble St. Augustine, Florida

12th Place 13th Place 14th Place 15th Place 85.15

“American Pie” with music by Don McClean

Director Jeff Dodd. Staff Jeff Dodd, Mike Higbe, Cheryl Wimberly.

84.35

Infiniti Greenville, South Carolina

“Firebird” with music by Igor Stravinsky

Director Victor Mooney. Staff Brooke Bickelhaupt, J.C. Caseres, Doug Casteen, Joe Gilbreth, Tim Hamrick, Terry Kent, Tom Massengill, ‘Bud’ McCarter, Victor Mooney, Todd Russell, Amy Stewart.

Costume Design Casey Armstrong Designs.

83.60

Braddock Independent Miami, Florida

“Journey” with music by Rickey Bastica, Marc Sylvester

Director April Gilligan. Staff John Amos, Keith Cambell, Carolina Mojena, Lopez Reese, Marc Sylvester.

Sponsor Braddock Fine Arts Boosters.

Tapestry

83.05 Green Bay, Wisconsin “The Music of Morton Gould” with music by Morton Gould

Director Andrew Irving. Staff Zach DeVries, Andrew Irving, Eddie Sheehan, Heather Strub. Costume Design Heather Strub. Set Design Ryan Reader.

Sponsors Sunshine Review Drill Team, Inc., Visual Interpretations.

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1st Place Avon 96.95

Avon, Indiana “Maria” Directors Matt Harloff, Jay Webb. Staff Susie Harloff, Leon Mays, Keith Potter, Thom Vindiola, Sarah Weimer, Daniel Wiles. Costume Design Thom Vindiola.

Set Design Cathy Houghton.

Sponsor Avon Marching Black & Gold.

Scholastic Open 94.90

Lake Mary High School

Lake Mary, Florida “Grateful” with music by Barbara Brussell and Michael Feinstein

4th Place

Director Michele Dershimer. Staff Regina Byrn, Wil Dershimer, Tony Florio, Tom Knabe, Noami Maingot, Mary McWilliams, Vince Thomas. Costume Design Algy Costumes. Set Design Michele Dershimer, Wil Dershimer, Tony Florio, LMHS Parents. Sponsors The Chatlos Foundations, The Philip Foundation.

93.10

Rancho Bernardo High School San Diego, California

“Hat Trick”

5th Place

Directors Tom Cole, Gary Horimoto, Matt Power. Staff Allan Dekko, Karen Feldman, Robby Jacobson, Rob Jett. Costume Design Colors In Motion, Rob Jett.

Set Design Rob Jett. Sponsor Rancho Bernardo HS Music Boosters.

93.10

Stoneman Douglas High School Parkland, Florida

5th Place 7th Place 8th Place 9th Place “Between the Lines” with music by Afro-Celt Sound System

Director Matt Caudill. Staff Luis Betances, Matt Caudill, John Williams, Cheryl Wimberly.

Costume Design Anne Marie Nista. Set Design Matt Caudill. Sponsor Marching Eagles Parent Association.

91.10

Taylor High School

Kokomo, Indiana “Casta Diva” with music by Filipa Giordano

Director Shelley Green. Staff Chad Berkstresser, Scott Chandler, Tom Harrington, Laura Martin, Jack Pursifull, Patty Stetson. Costume Design Chad Berkstresser. Set Design Jack Pursifull.

91.05

Mt. Diablo High School ‘Red Devils’ Concord, California

“Joie Du Vivre!” with music by Dmitri Shostakovich

Director George R. Carrasco. Staff Jeremy Cazes, Jason Davis, Jennifer Day, Lisa Lesley.

Sponsor Red Devil Band Boosters.

89.15

Crestview High School Crestview, Florida “Come Home” with music by Mark Schultz

Director Jeffrey Welsh. Management J.C. Connor. Staff Julie Simmons, Jeff Welsh.

Costume Design Jeff Welsh. Set Design J.C. Connor, Jeff Welsh. Sponsor Crestview Band Boosters.

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96.35

Northmont Clayton, Ohio

2nd Place

“Minauno” with music by Pat Metheny

Directors Reg Richwine, Daniel Riley. Staff Carrie Bouslovg, Tod Clevenger, Shawn Cooney, Ping Dawson, Jill Huddleston, Michael James, Tommy Keenum, Tracey Williams. Costume Design Tommy Keenum. Set Design Shaun Cooney.

Sponsor Northmont Band Boosters.

3rd Place

94.95

Winston Churchill San Antonio, Texas

2001 “Simply ‘X’” with music by Leonard Bernstein

Director Mike Sloan. Staff John Escalante, Jennifer Leseth, Al Nichols, Michelle Pauley, Mike Sloan, Vincent Thomas.

Finals 89.00

Valencia High School Placentia, California

10th Place

“What A Wonderful World” with music by Kamakawiwo Olay

Director Phil Mortensen. Staff Melissa Clay, Angela Doerr, Frank de la Rosa, John Escalante, Amy Mortensen, Jay Murphy. Costume Design Bobby Moffett. Set Design Lee Anderson, Huey Laird.

Sponsor Valencia Instrumental Parents.

87.00

11th Place

South Brunswick High School South Brunswick, New Jersey

“Solar Maxima 2001” with selections from Disney’s Millennium Music

Director Virginia Kraft. Staff Chris Carbone, Jim Cardaneo, Richard Kim, Ben Schimmel, Andrea Schultz.

Costume Design Judi Spannagel. Set Design Jim Cardaneo.

86.85

Carmel High School Carmel, Indiana

12th Place 13th Place 13th Place 15th Place “Exploring the Louvre” with music by Steve Reich

Director Chad Berkstresser. Staff Scott Chandler, Tom Harrington, Laura Martin, Michael Pote, Jack Pursiful, Emily Rowe, Patty Stetson, Jeff Young. Sponsor Carmel HS Band Boosters, Inc.

86.15

Marian Catholic High School Chicago Heights, Illinois

“Modern Conceptions” with music by Bela Bartok

Director Jamie Oakley. Staff Marlieta Beckman, Michelle Blakely, Felton Harlan, Dave Hernandez, Gustavo Jacobo, Lionell Moore, Debbie Wiles. Costume Design Diane Maielli.

Set Design Diane Maielli. Sponsor Marian Band Parents.

86.15

Rancho Cucamonga High School Rancho Cucamonga, California

“Grand Illusions” with music by Styx

Director Wendy Uzarski. Staff Scott Bilbruck, Charles Brown, Matt Goms, David Hill, Kelly Madeira, Kevin Roberts, Wendy Uzarski. Costume Design Bobby Moffett. Set Design Rob Tousley.

Sponsor Rancho Cucamonga Marching Cougars Booster Organization.

84.35

Ayala High School Chino Hills, California

“Out of the Darkness” with music by Jon Anderson

Director Mark Stone. Staff Carol Abohtab, George Armenta, Mindy Cobb, Mike McCool, Brian Murphy, Sal Salas, Patty Stetson. Costume Design Noreen Roberts.

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97.40

Esperanza de Luz

1st Place

San Diego, California

“Road to Morocco” with music by Loreena McKennitt and Sarvar Sabri Director Alan Cox. Management Terry O’Beirne.

Staff Patrick Espinosa, Ron Dettman, Buffy Stinchfield.

Costume Design Bobby Moffett. Sponsor Esperanza Performing Arts Association, Inc.

Independent A Third Edition

4th Place

92.05 Montrose, Michigan “The Conformity of Us” with music from “Legends of the Fall” Director Dana Bacon. Staff Michell Bloom, Stacey Cummer, Don King, Benny Lopez, Emily Lopez, Dave Watt.

91.55

5th Place

Paradigm

Lake City, Florida “Jazz Corner of the World” with music by Maynard Ferguson, Freddie Hubbard, Manhattan Transfer

Director Janet Flynn, Joe Flynn. Staff Barry Artis, Marcus Rankin, Shannon Russell, Vincent Thomas, Suzy Van Rees. Costume Design Suzy Van Rees.

Set Design Brushworks of Lake City, Florida. Sponsor Lake City Community College.

Eklipse

6th Place

90.30 Hopkinsville, Kentucky “Scarborough Fair” with music by Sarah Brightman

Director Brad Deason, Stephen Ferguson. Staff Adrian Breiden, Carol Butterfield, Brad Deason, Stephen Ferguson, Jamie Foetz, Tommy Keenum. Costume Design Stephen Ferguson.

Set Design Tommy Keenum. Sponsors Christian County Band Boosters, Eklipse Youth Organization.

89.20

7th Place

Salem Blue Salem, New Hampshire

“The Secret of Joy” with music by Gian Piero Reverberi

Staff Angela Culot, Alex Ferdinand, Paul Marino, Kevin McLoud, Herman Rios, Jeff Sacktig, Niki Thelismond. Costume Design Nikki Hancock, Jeff Sacktig. Set Design Jeff Sacktig.

Sponsor Salem High School Parents Music Club.

St. John’s of Beverly Beverly, Massachusetts

8th Place 88.75

“Urban” with music from Cirque du Soleil

Director Father Butera, Gail Dean, Greg Horne. Staff Mike Bonanno, Gail Dean, Chris Herman, Tracy Higgins, Greg Horne, Kristin Stevens. Costume Design Algy Costumes. Sponsor St. John’s Parish.

87.80

Alchemy Denver, Colorado

“Mountain Harmony” with music by Nickle Creek

9th Place

Director Kenny Bailey. Staff Bev McLaughlin. Costume Design Kenny Bailey, Catherine Nelson.

Set Design Kenny Bailey, Catherine Nelson.

96

2nd Place Sacred Heart

95.95

Roslindale, Massachusetts

"The Art of Fugue" with music by Bach Director Marie Marshall. Staff Tileza Fussel, Joseph Heninger, Mary Krosovec, Giles Ouellette, Kathy Simpson, Tim Vaughn, Jennifer Warren. Costume Design Joe Heninger, Diane Maielli. Set Design Joe Heninger, Gilles Ouellette.

3rd Place

93.80

The Light Brigade Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2001 “Thy Will Be Done” with selections of “The Lord’s Prayer” and words of Maya Angelou

Director Sheila Henderson. Staff Daniel Bostic, Angelo Butler, Jerry Corradino, Sheila Henderson, Keith Hightower, William Holloway, Machelle King, Tyrone Pugh, Julian Williams, Lorene Yellordy, Derrick Young. Costume Design Mary Ebron.

Set Design Denise Heard, Janice Konate, Karen Pugh.

Finals

10th Place 84.95

Shenendehowa Clifton Park, New York “Open Road” with music by California Guitar Trio

Director Scott Snell. Staff Peter Comerford, Jennifer Crowell, Christine Sisto, Gretchen Starring-Shyne, Scott Snell, Kristen Stevens, Alison Wollyung. Sponsor Shenendehowa Boosters.

84.90

11th Place

Apex

Newark, Delaware “Movement Three – In the Musicals” with music from Bjork

Director Stephen Keiser. Staff Lee Geissler, Marion Hammermesh, Dan Hughes, Steve Keiser, Stephanie Murray, Raul Reyes, Jeff Sacktig, Jeremy Williams. Costume Design Trudy Reddig.

Set Design Toaster Designs, Inc. Sponsor Apex Youth Services, Inc.

Black Gold

84.90 Tulsa, Oklahoma “Thinking Outside the Box” with an original arrangement of 20th century music

11th Place

Director Tim Newburn. Staff Abbey Ames, Jodi Buddy, Jennifer LeSeth, Roman Montoya, Brandon Samms, Jaime Vargas. Costume Design LuAnn Moon, Tim Newburn.

Set Design Buddy Ames, Jodi Ames, Keith Tucker.

84.35 JSU Center Stage Jacksonville, Florida “Angel” with music by Robbie Williams

13th Place

Director Rodney Bailey. Staff Rodney Bailey, Tom Massengil, Brian McLemore, James Smith, Tony Smith, Tony Stoker. Sponsor Jacksonville State University.

84.30

High Voltage Haddon Heights, New Jersey

14th Place

“Fantasy & Fugue in C Minor” with music by Bach

Director Rob Renninger. Staff Jay Allison, Ginny Behnke, Debbie Heller, Joseph Southerland. Costume Design Kathy Manning.

Set Design Stan Kolasa, Bill Marks. Sponsor Haddon Heights Parents Auxilary.

80.75

Ventures Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

“Lovers in a Dangerous Time” with music by Barenaked Ladies

15th Place

Director Jacquie Renaud. Staff Greg Cann, Jodie Cooper, Cindy Krulick, Steve Krulick, Bridget Lambert, Karen Murphy.

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1st Place Walton 96.10

Marietta, Georgia “Reflection of Extremes” Directors Cyndi Church, Greg Fleenor.

Staff Carol Abohatab, Cyndi Church, Greg Fleenor, Meredith Hesse, Bill Mattus, Elaine Moller, Al Nichols.

Scholastic A 93.15

Bassett High School Bassett, Virginia

4th Place

“February” with music by Dar Williams

Directors David S. Duffy, Trey Harris. Staff Matt Crewey, Clayton Duggan, Justin Gehman, Jennifer House, John Leonard, Michael Townsend, Michelle Williams. Costume Design David S. Duffy. Set Design Matt Crewey, David S. Duffy. Sponsor Bassett Band Boosters

93.10

5th Place

Concord High School Concord, North Carolina

“Breaking the Barriers of the Great Wall” with music by Vanessa Mae

Directors Jason Johnson, Philip Morgan. Staff Joseph Dix, Jason Johnson, Tammy Morgan, Lenny Westmoreland, Amanda Woods. Sponsors Concord Band Boosters.

Hialeah High School

92.65 Hialeah, Florida “The Music of Julietta Venegas” with music of Julietta Venegas

6th Place 7th Place 8th Place 9th Place Directors Luis Betances, Steve Rivero. Staff Dionne Browne, Matt Caudill, Ping Dawson, Tony Florio, Ricky Garcia, Anthony Smith, Tim Wilcots. Costume Design Luis Betances, Ann Marie.

Set Design Luis Betances, Tony Florio. Sponsor T-Bred Band Parent Association

92.00

Hinsdale HS ‘Headliners’ Hinsdale, New York

“Shanti” with music by Shielah Chandra

Directors Bert Cousins, Karen Watt. Staff Bert Cousins, Karen Watt.

Sponsors Hinsdale High School, Hinsdale Color Guard Boosters.

91.80

Bartlett High School Bartlett, Tennessee “The Triad” with music by Kenji Bunch

Director Kathy Wright. Staff Kelly Gardner, Bobby Hullett, Roxanne Ikard, Emily Smith.

Costume Design Kelly Gardner. Set Design Millie Bo Cardosi, Emily Smith.

89.55

Fairborn High School Fairborn, Ohio

“Bolero” with music performed by “Blast!”

Director Michael Lentz. Staff Kim Booher, Jason Combs, Stephanie Dunn, Scott Elliott, Rebecca Rowe.

Costume Design Bobby Moffett.

98

2ndTarpon Place Springs

95.65

Tarpon Springs, Florida

“The American Dream” with music “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” Director Kevin Ford. Staff Jeannine Ford. Costume Design Louise Beiner.

Set Design Kevin Ford. Sponsors Parents, Band Boosters and the Community.

3rd Place

95.35

Union

Tulsa, Oklahoma

2001 “Letting Go” with music by Lara Fabian

Director Scott Toosley. Staff Wes Cartwright. Costume Design C & S Designs.

Sponsor Union High School Band Parents Association.

Finals 88.65

Cypress Creek High School Orlando, Florida

10th Place

“The Legend of Billy the Kid” with music by Aaron Copland

Director Steve Visnage. Staff Michael James, Courtney Mills, Shannon Russell, Crystal Sequi.

Costume Design Michael James, Karen Schlutz, Julie Walrath. Set Design Michael James, Steve Walrath. Sponsor Cypress Creek High School Band Boosters.

88.50

Seminole High School Seminole, Florida

11th Place

“Bach In Basic Black” with music by J.S. Bach

Directors Chad Guess, Daniel Wood. Staff Andria Foerch, Chad Guess, Leah Ratliff, Stephanie Renell, Carrie Short, Alan Smith. Costume Design Chad Guess.

Set Design Chad Guess. Sponsor Seminole High School Band Boosters.

88.05

Olympic Heights High School Boca Raton, Florida

12th Place 13th Place 14th Place 15th Place “Time of the Turning” with music by Peter Gabriel

Director Edrick Rhodes. Staff Shannon Berkstresser, Gavin Miller, Jack Pursifull. Costume Design Gavin Miller. Set Design Shannon Berkstresser, Gavin Miller. Sponsor Olympic Heights Band Boosters.

86.10

Kettering Fairmont High School Kettering, Ohio

“The Mull River Shuffle” with music by The Rankin Family

Director Jenny Durko. Staff Doug Annala, Jeff Brown, Andy Hudson, Jeff Newton, Byron Valentine.

Costume Design Doug Annala. Set Design Doug Annala.

85.95

Bear Creek High School Lakewood, Colorado

“The Art of the Canon” with music by Johann Pachelbel

Director Randy Rothbauer, Jeff Sterrett. Staff April Perrine, Derek Woods.

Costume Design Randy Rothbauer. Set Design Randy Rothbauer, Jeff Sterrett.

Sponsor Bear Creek Visual Ensemble Parents

84.45

Champlin Park High School Champlin, Minnesota

“Taste” with music by Lorna Vallings Staff Emily Merriman, Marie Prebonich.

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1st Place

96.50

Music City Mystique Nashville, Tennessee “Strength and Honor” Directors Don Click, Chris Finen. Staff Carson Carr, Cory Click, Don Click, Michael Click, Chris Finen, Shane Gwaltney, John Harvill, Anthea Lackey, Dave Leatherman, Brad Love, Patrick Severs, Tom Williams. Set Design Brian Law. Sponsors Innovative Percussion, Pearl Corporation, Remo, Sabian, Vic Firth.

Independent World Finals 2nd Place Blue Knights

95.60 Denver, Colorado

“In the Lot” with original music by Mike Nevin & Doug Rosener Director Dan Burke. Staff John Crouch, Brian Grahm, David Killinger, Greg Kitto, Dave Marvin, Mike Nevin, Doug Rosener.

Set Design Sparky Dugan. Sponsors Pearl, Remo, Vic Firth

93.75

3rd Place

Sacramento Freelancers Sacramento, California “Bond Suite”

Director Tom Hope. Staff Ed Cloyd, Curtis Gaesser, Omar Green, Jaime Holly, Dan Hudson, Eric Melson, Ruben Ripley, Dan Silva, Paul Vasquez, Sean Vega, John Zimny. Set Design Tom Hope. Sponsor Capital Freelancers, Inc. 100

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2001

90.95

Spirit, Patriots & the Kiwanis Kavaliers

4th Place

Points Across North America Spye vs. Spye “The Briefcase Chronicles”

Directors Trevor Bopree, Doug Darwin, Garry Naylor. Management Janet Johnston.

Staff Trevor Bopree, Bob Gilligan, Martin Hotte, Jim McCauly, Jamie Oatt, Gordon Quackenbush, Tony Shuker, Gareth Skipp, Mike Stachnik, Jason Sudbury. Set Design Chris Beynon.

Sponsors Kiwanis Kavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, Patriots Drum and Bugle Corps, Spirit Performing Youth Ensemble.

Carolina Thunder

5th Place

88.85 Rock Hill, South Carolina “Backward and Foreward” with music by Leonard Bernstein

Directors Mike Aycock, Greg Dearman, Ray Eddy. Management Michael Youngblood.

Staff Jen Anderson, Nick Demos, Dave Harris, Scotty Sells, Ralph Stewart III. Costume Design Jen Anderson. Set Design Ralph Stewart III. Sponsors Innovative Percussion, Pearl, Sabian.

88.65

Great Lakes Percussion Grand Rapids, Michigan

6th Place

“We the Machine”

Director Jim Thompson. Staff Jay Bender, Scott Ehrhardt, Rick Gordillo, Will Gordillo, Zac Stevenson, Kelli Stickney, Jim Thompson. Costume Design Scott Ehrhardt, Kathy Keehn.

Set Design Scott Ehrhardt. Sponsors Fleet Image, Jiwi Drums, Premier, Rhythm Tech, Sabian, Vic Firth, West Michigan Winter Guard, Inc.

87.15

Penn State

7th Place

State College, Pennsylvania “When the Water Breaks” with music by Liquid Tension Experiment

Director Joe Conigliaro. Staff Ryan Blatt, Laura Helmuth, Beth Hoffman, Chris Johnson, Chuck Ricotta, Shane Thomas. Sponsors Coatesville HS Music Parents Club, Penn State Blue Band, Robert M. Sides, Univ. Park Allocation Comm., Vic Firth, Yamaha.

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96.60

Mission Viejo Mission Viejo, California “XII” Director John Hannan. Staff Jenny Jackson, Mike Jackson, Vince Terusa, Jim Wunderlich.

Costume Design Bobby Moffett.

Set Design MVHS Staff. Sponsor SKB.

1st Place

Scholastic World Finals 94.90

Philip 2nd King Place

Wrentham, Massachusetts

“They Are All Our Children Too” with music by Bernard Rogers and Claude-Michel Schonberg Director Neil Larrivie. Staff Ed Devlin, Brian Eisert, Tim Greene, John King, Dave McCarthy, Chuck Moulton, Chris Pantazi, Jamie Powers, Peter Tileston. Costume and Set Design KPMA. Sponsors King Philip Music Association, Pearl, Remo, Vic Firth, Zildjian.

94.85

3rd Place

Dartmouth North Dartmouth, Massachusetts “Passion, Grace & Fire” Director Tom Aungst. Staff Darcie Aungst, Jerry Cordino, Jamie Eckert, Jeff Sacktig. Costume Design Darcie Aungst.

Sponsors D.S.M.A., Remo, Vic Firth, Yamaha.

4th Place 92.40

Pomona High School Arvada, Colorado “Age of Anxiety”

Director W.L. Whaley. Staff Mark Irey, Greg Kitto, Chris Martin, Mike Nevin, Troy Thaemert, Ray Ulibarri.

Costume Design Angela Nevin. Set Design Mark Irey, Mike Nevin. Sponsor Pomona Music Boosters.

91.10

Northglenn High School

Northglenn, Colorado “Lost Inhumanity” with music arranged by Dave Marvin

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Director Dave Marvin, Charles Stephen. Staff Kathy Berglund, John Crouch, David Killinger, Scott Reno.

Costume Design Nancy Jilling, Kat Thiede. Set Design John Jilling, Dave Marvin, Jon Turco.

Sponsor Northglenn High School Band Boosters.

5th Place

Percussion

2001

6th Place

Hilliard Derby High School

89.95 Hilliard, Ohio “Into the Storm” with the music of Stephen Melillo and Robert W. Smith Director Jon Merritt. Staff Joe Bowman, Mark Ritchey, Eric Ward.

88.20

Centerville High School

Centerville, Ohio “Citimovement” with music by Jamiroquai and Wynton Marsalis

7th Place

Director Tim Fairbanks. Staff Noah Bellamy, Jim Brooks, Wayne Markworth, Kevin Namaky, Mark Reynolds, Andy Schible, Kelly Sohnlein, Dan Tatalovich.

Costume and Set Design Noah Bellamy, Tim Fairbanks. Sponsor Centerville Band Boosters.

88.05

Ponderosa High School Parker, Colorado

8th Place

“The Universal Language of Drumming”

Director Jim Miller. Staff Tony Dipintino, Jeff Gust, Matt Hrushka, Alex Jamrozek, Steve Yates, Tammy Yates. Costume Design Joyce Blease. Set Design Steve Yates.

87.60

North Penn High School Lansdale, Pennsylvania

9th Place

“The Police” with music by The Police & Sting

Director Rich Hammond. Staff Chris Bechtel, Bob Bollman, John Brehm, Greg Cuzzacrea, Eric Diehl, Rich Hammond, Eric Kitchenman, Dan O’Neil, Joe Reichert, Liz Rooney, Bob Wilson.

Costume Design Sharon Miller. Set Design Jimlove & one local set movers union.

San Marcos High School Santa Barbara, California

10th Place 85.85

“Through the Looking Glass” with music by Sting

Director Dan Garske, Lozell Henderson. Staff Rob Cooper, Maria Gamez, Michael P. Grogan, Lozell Henderson, Ryan Kayson, Paul Sicat. Costume and Set Design Michael P. Grogan.

Sponsors Pro-Mark, Ludwig Drums, Shingle Woodworking.

84.20

Longmont High School Longmont, Colorado

“The Toys” with the music of Danny Elfman

11th Place

Director Corey Brodersen. Staff Brent Biggs, Holly Christensen, Sean McElroy, Greg Wilson.

Sponsor Longmont Percussion Parents.

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1st Place

96.65

Franklin Central Indianapolis, Indiana “Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture” with music by Peter I. Tchaikovsky Director Daniel P. Fyffe.

Staff Sherly A. Fyffe, Raymond G. Hauser, Jr. Sponsor Percussion Parents Financial Support Group.

Scholastic Concert World Finals 94.75

King Philip

Wrentham, Massachusetts

“Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2” Director Neil Larrivee. Staff Jamie Powers

2nd Place 94.75

2nd Place

Roland Hayes School of Music Boston, Massachusetts “City Life” with music by Rusted Root and Andrew Lloyd Weber Director Greg Gazzola. Staff Heather Desmond, Brian Eisert, Jack Gonlon, Steve O’Grady, Bill Solari. Costume Design Jan Donovan. Set Design Greg Gazzola. Sponsors Boston Public Schools, Boston Youth Fund, Nstar Utilities Co., Vic Firth, Yamaha Corporation of America, Zildjian Corp.

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2001 Tunstall High School Danville, Virginia

4th Place 93.80

“Songs for an Ancient Soul” with music by Mike Nevin

Director Debra Bray. Staff Tim Bray, Brooke LaBarge, Jason Lampkin, Paul Walker, Bill Watkins, Stuart White, Rachel Yeatts. Costume Design Debra Bray. Sponsors Tunstall High School, Vic Firth.

93.05

5th Place

Fort Mill High School Fort Mill, South Carolina

“Piano Concerto No. 1” with music by Keith Emerson

Director Bill Register. Staff Marty McGartt. Costume Design Michael Shapiro.

Sponsor Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps.

6th Place 91.75

Warsaw High School

Warsaw, Indiana “A Bohemian Rhapsody” with music by Bedrich Smetana

Director Mickey Ratliff. Staff Mickey Ratliff, Terry Roe. Sponsor Lewis Salvage, Warsaw Band Boosters.

91.20

Rangeview High School

Aurora, Colorado “Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors)” with music by Gloria Estefan

7th Place

Director Kevin Keena. Staff Tony Estrada, Steve Yates. Costume Design Amy Sommer.

Sponsors Aurora Public Schools, Rangeview Music Boosters.

John Overton High School Nashville, Tennessee

8th Place 89.20

“Finale from Concerto for Orchestra” with music by Bela Bartok

Directors Shawn Harris, Andy Smith. Staff David Aydelott, Shawn Harris, JoAnn Hood, Andy Smith.

Sponsor John Overton Band Boosters.

87.85

Anderson High School Anderson, Indiana

“The Indians Meet the Cowboys” with music by John Williams

9th Place

Director David Robbins. Staff Donald P. Hoffmann, Ralph Johnson, Stephen L. Stickler.

Sponsor Anderson High School Band Boosters.

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91.20

1st Place

Eklipse

Hopkinsville, Kentucky “The Sound of Motion” with music by Pat Metheny Director Brad Deason. Staff Adam Alexander, Brad Deason, Chris Deason, Scott Ford, Jeramie Hunt, Jason Shelby. Sponsors Arda Transportation, Ekilpse Youth Organization, Pennyroyal Arts Council, Pro-Mark, Sabian.

Independent Open Finals 2nd Place The Pride of SMSU

90.95 Springfield, Missouri

“From Dusk Till Dawn” with music by David Gillingham Director John Steinbruegge. Staff Ryan Curtis, Jerry Hoover, Dr. Belva Prather, John Steinbruegge, John Sullivan. Costume and Set Design John Sullivan.

Sponsor Southwest Missouri State University Bands.

3rd Place Eastside Fury 90.10

Macomb Township, Michigan

“Adventures in Neverland” with music by John Williams Director Jason Ihnat. Staff Ralph Biggs, Mark Heather, Jason Ihnat, Jason Lewandowski, Laura Skok. Costume Design Lest.

Set Design Ralph Biggs. Sponsors Vic Firth, Inc., Welgand Trucking.

4th Place

Matrix

89.00 Brunswick, Ohio “Reflections of Earth” with music by Gavin Greenaway

Director Jay Wardejka. Staff Matt Albrecht, Brian Bennett, Eric Dalpaiz, Rob Ferguson, Ron Graham, Corry Lutton, Bill Thomas. Costume Design Rob Ferguson, Ron Graham. Set Design Rob Ferguson.

87.85

Riptide

Berlin, New Jersey “The Man Show-A Wedding Rhapsody”

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5th Place

Director Bill Woodward. Staff Tolly Contento, Mario DeLaurentis, Brad Donoris, Bob Grassie, Brian Leonard, Chad Moore, Keith Overton, Jason Powell, Steve Regener, Marcel Roos, Chet Tietsworth. Sponsors Jersey Surf Drum & Bugle Corps, Premier, Vic Firth, Zildjian.

2001 Percussion 92.40

Union Tulsa, Oklahoma “Shostakovich Symphony No. 10” with music by Dmitri Shostakovich Director Glen A. Buecker. Staff Glen A. Buecker.

Sponsor Union Schools.

1st Place

Scholastic Concert Open Finals 2nd Place New Albany

89.80 New Albany, Indiana

“Kill the Wabbit” with selections from Rossini Overtures Director John Weldon.

89.10

3rd Place

Modesto Modesto, California

“Xylophonia” with music by Jos Green and Bois Becker Director Lewis Wilhelm. Staff Dan Bryan.

Costume Design Lewis Wilhelm. Set Design Lloyd Birdsong, Ray Moser.

Sponsor Modesto HS Band and Guard Boosters, Inc. 107

94.60

Avon Avon, Indiana “Sleek” with music “Go Round In Circles” Director Jay Webb. Staff Dave Howard, Jay Webb, Adam White. Sponsor Avon Marching Black & Gold.

1st Place

Scholastic Open Finals 2nd Place Fountain Valley

93.85

Fountain Valley, California

“Those Dog-Gone Kids-Spatula’s Revenge” Director Gary Wampler. Staff Bobby Alvarez, Rafael Bretado, Catherine Float, Tom Float, Peter Gomez, Richard Huang, Chris Johnson, Al Peralta.

Costume and Set Design Al Peralta. Sponsor West Coast Drums.

94.75

3rd Place

Tate Gonzalez, Florida

“Category 5” with original music by John Dunlap and Jody Dunwoody Director Jody Dunwoody. Staff Jason Bagwell, Kevin Davidson, John Dunlap, Jody Dunwoody, Karen Kersh, Kelleigh Kersh, Thomas Kimbrell.

Set Design Pat Cotton, Lisa Cranford, Pete Cranford, Scott Crisp, Lee Middleton, Debbie Mishoe, Jimmy Mishoe. Sponsor Tate Band Boosters.

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Percussion

2001 Escambia High School ‘Diamonds’ Pensacola, Florida

4th Place

93.65

“All Dave, All Night” with music by the Dave Matthews Band

Director Terry Sanders. Staff Phillip Berryhill, Ira Fernandez, Doug Holsworth, Terry Pritchard.

Costume Design Peggy Anderson, Remy Henrick. Set Design John Anderson, John Henrick.

Sponsors Escambia High School Boosters, Percussion Construction, Silverfox USA.

Westerville HS ‘Syncretism’ Westerville, Ohio

5th Place 92.20

“The Deep Blue” with music by Trevor Rabin

Director Craig Dunn. Staff Dave Marvin, Ryan Holland, Kevin Hollis. Costume Design Barb Boczak. Set Design Craig Dunn, Kevin Hollis, T.J. Vassello. Sponsors Apco Industries, C.V. Perry and Co., CompuQuest Educational Services, Tuckerman Home Group, Vic Firth.

91.85

6th Place

Father Ryan High School Nashville, Tennessee

“Preps vs. Bangers”

Directors David England, Jeff Schletzer. Staff Mandy Contreras, John Harvil, Derek Schletzer.

90.80

Ayala High School

Chino Hills, California “Puzzled” with music by Vix 9, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

7th Place

Director Ike Jackson. Staff Caleb Rothe. Costume Design Bobby Moffett.

Set Design Ike Jackson, Caleb Rothe. Sponsors Pro-Mark, Xymox Percussion.

89.00

Westerville North High School Westerville, Ohio

“Superman” with music by Michael Dougherty

8th Place

Directors Leigh Phillips, Mark Reynolds. Staff Steve Angel, Tim Fairbanks.

Set Design Mark Reynolds. Sponsors Pro-Mark, Westerville North Music Boosters.

Loara High School Anaheim, California

9th Place 87.35

“Voices”

Director Bill Schroeder. Staff Mike Jackson, Jim Wunderlich.

Costume Design Bobby Moffett. Sponsor Loara Band Boosters.

86.90

Arcadia High School Arcadia, California

“The 13th Warrior”

10th Place

Director Kevin Sherrill. Staff Jeff Doolittle, Rich Garcia, Tony Nunez. Costume Design Janice Herr, Nanci Perkins, Chessie Sauber, Josette Schwartz. Set Design Johann Weisenfelder. Sponsors Arcadia Music Club, Arcadia Ultimate Automotive, Posey Company, Symes Automotive Group.

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2001 Percussion 1st Place

93.35

Arthur Hill Saginaw, Michigan “We Are Not Alone” with music by Jamie Fitzpatrick Director Michael Curtiss. Staff Greg Cole, Mike Curtiss, Jamie Fitzpatrick, Rich Hogan, Dan Mihalko, John Ostler, Steve Yoder.

Sponsor Arthur Hill Percussion Parents.

Independent A Finals 2nd Walled Place Lake

90.50

Walled Lake, Michigan

“Shock” with music by Marlin Hotte and Michael Viau Director Shawn Neal. Staff Matthew Guildbeult, Mark Heather, Martin Hotte, Shawn Neal, Josh Peeples, Michael Viau. Costume and Set Design Shawn Neal.

Sponsors Milford & Lakeland HS Music Boosters, Walled Lake Comm Ed.

87.80

3rd Place

Aftermath Coatesville, Pennsylvania

“Winter-A Celebration” with music by C Guaraldi, R Smith, A Vivaldi Director Dave Rutherford. Staff Bob Cizmorik, Matt Foster, James Hagan, Steve Regener. Costume Design Acumed Hakken Diker, Matt Foster. Set Design Baris Downey, Nancy McGuigan, Terri Rice, Sharon Stull. Sponsors Chester County 111 Performance Concepts, Thornvale Baptist & Cornertone Fellowship Churches.

1st Place Springboro 92.85

Springboro, Ohio “Shades of Blue” with music arranged by John Taylor Director Jeff Runge. Staff Jordan Driescharf, Tim Fairbanks, Andy Schible, John Taylor.

Costume Design Tim Fairbanks.

Set Design Tim Fairbanks.

Scholastic A Finals 2nd Place Oakland

91.40

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

“Tarzan” with music by Mark Moncina and Phil Collins Directors Julie Davila, Julie Hill, Bob Horne, Randy Rhody. Staff Julie Davila, Julie Hill, Jonathan Wright. Set Design Avent Lane, Cindy Phiffer.

Sponsors Cumberland Co. Playhouse, Innovative Percussion, Oakland High School Band Boosters, Pearl Corporation, Remo, Inc., Zildjian Cymbals.

90.55

3rd Place

University Orlando, Florida

“…a Certain Courage: The Music of Samuel Barber” with music by Samuel Barber Director Rhett Cox. Staff Omar Carmenatea, Jonathan Paeta, Sammy Robles, Chris Smith, Clif Walker. Costume Design University High School Staff.

Set Design University High School Staff.

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Percussion

2001 90.45

4th Place

Buena High School Ventura, California

“Urban Rodeo” with music by Charlie Daniels

Director Ken Hoffman. Staff Heather Frank, Bill Garcia, Dawn Garcia, Scott Quintara, Quintin Rice.

Costume Design Dawn Garcia. Sponsor Buena Music Boosters.

Centennial High School Franklin, Tennessee

5th Place 88.25

“Captain Fingers” with music by Lee Ritenour

Director Alan Rice. Staff Carl Eppler, Chris Finen, Mike McIntosh, Katie Peach, Alan Rice.

Costume Design Alan Rice. Set Design Brian Law. Sponsor Centennial High School Band.

88.10

6th Place

Arvada High School ‘Reds’ Arvada, Colorado

“It’s Just a Dream” with music by Yes

Director Charles E. Craig. Staff Keith Laubhan, Yoko Usui, Steve Yates, Tammy Yates.

Set Design Charles E. Craig. Sponsor Arvada High School Band Boosters.

Mason High School Mason, Ohio

7th Place 87.90

“Reflections”

Director Brady Sark. Staff Kelly Albin, David K. Wyrick. Sponsor Mason

87.85

8th Place

Enterprise High School Enterprise, Alabama

“Junkyard Jabberwocky” with music by Rob Grice and Jason B. Smith

Directors Rob Grice, Jason B. Smith. Staff Rob Grice, Amanda Pike, Jason B. Smith. Costume Design Rob Grice, Amanda Pike, Jason B. Smith. Set Design Rob Grice, Amanda Pike, Jason B. Smith.

Sponsors Enterprise High School, Enterprise High School Band Boosters.

86.85

Chesaning High School Chesaning, Michigan

9th Place

“Tommy” with music by The Who

Director Matt Taton. Staff Scott Allen, Mathieu Guilbeault, Mark Heather, Martin Hotte, Shawn Neal, Josh Peeples. Costume Design CPT Parents.

Set Design Scott Allen, CPT Parents. Sponsor Chesaning Music Boosters.

85.55

Olympic Heights HS ‘Black Magic’ Boca Raton, Florida

“The Commute” with music by Bela Bartok and Mark Mancina

10th Place

Director Edrick Rhodes. Staff Jason Breland, Ray Donato, Scott Hughes, Jon Kersten. Costume Design Ray Donato, Scott Hughes, Jon Kersten, Mary Beth Parao. Set Design Ray Donato, Brian Gabrielsen, Scott Hughes, Jon Kersten, Jason Peters. Sponsor Olympic Heights Band Boosters.

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1. What happened in Garden Grove, CA on January 28, 1978? a) Skylarks have their first rehearsal b) The first competition ever sanctioned by WGI c) The University of Dayton Arena ground breaking ceremony d) Rifles are first spun 2. Who was the man responsible for putting together the meeting that started WGI? a) Sal Salas b) George Zingali c) Stanley Knaub d) Ron Nankervis 3. Name the originator of the Peggy Spin? a) Peggy Twiggs b) Peggy Fleming c) Johnny Pegston d) Peg Kosin

4. Which famous artist did Bishop Kearney fashion their show after in 1996? a) Keith Haring b) Jackson Pollack c) Michaelangelo d) Georgia O’Keefe 5. Name the "Jig" soloist in 1991 Emerald Marquis? a) KC Perkins b) Jodi Laramy c) Kathy Whitcomb d) John Bradford 6. Which guard performed “The Science of Modern Motion” in 1989? a) Elizabeth High School b) Thunderbolts c) Genesis II d) Tate HS Chapparals 7. What year did the first percussion ensembles compete at WGI Championships? a) 1978 b) 1999 c) 1993 d) 1986

The

8. How many color guards competing in 2002 have participated in WGI for 20 or more years with the same management? a) 8 b) 1 c) 5 d) 2 9. Which color guard spun only sabre in 1993? a) San Jose Raiders b) Lincoln-Way c) Buccaneers d) Alliance of Miami 10. What was “behind the curtain” in 1988’s Blessed Sacrament show? a) a bicycle b) a baby c) a gold medal d) a drum set 11. What show did Chactawatchee High School perform in 1991? a) “The Velveteen Rabbit” b) “Cinderella” c) “Romeo and Juliet” d) “Phantom of the Opera” 12. Which guard used live spoken word during their entire show in 1995 a) Blue Devils b) Mt Carmel High School c) Canandaigua Academy d) Forte

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Photos foreground Center Grove HS; background Bishop Kearney HS.

21. Which percussion ensemble in Scholastic Concert World Class has won 4 consecutive titles? a) Centerville High School b) Franklin Central High School c) Father Ryan High School d) Union High School

14. Who was the first guard to win their class 5 times? a) State Street Review b) Holley Central High School c) The Cavaliers d) Union High School 15. What color guard had a role in the film “Ferris Buellers Day Off”? a) Guardsmen b) Suburbanettes c) South Shore Drill Team d) Fantasia 16. Who was the first percussion ensmble from outside North America to medal? a) Avant Courir b) Aimachi c) Mayflower d) Music City Mystique 17. What was the name of the color guard Northern Lights prior to 2001? a) Golden Knights b) Sundowners c) Every-body d) Seattle Imperials

18. Which color guard used a ballerina from the New York City Ballet in 1987? a) Miller’s Blackhawks b) Skylarks c) City Slickers d) St Ann’s 19. Name the man known as “the voice of WGI” a) Jeff Namian b) Brian Williams c) Tony Florio d) Ernie Zimny 20. Who was the first color guard to use liquid during a performance? a) Quasar b) Northmont High School c) Center Grove High School d) Pacificaires

22. Who was the head designer for Pride of Cincinnati from 1984-1996? a) Scott Chandler b) Al Nichols c) Wonda Conway d) “Ping” Keith Dawson 23. How many gold medal ties have occured in color guard Independent World Class? a) 5 b) 3 c) 6 d) 1 24. Who won “Best Sabres” at the first WGI Oympics? a) St. Anthony’s Imperiales b) State Street Review c) Seattle Imperials d) Colts

Quiz

1) b. 2) c. 3) a. Peggy first taught the Peggy Spin to the 27th Lancers. She later taught it to the Garfield Cadets in the 80’s. 4) b. 5) a. 6) d. 7) c. 8) d. Blessed Sac (1979) and Alliance of Miami (1982). 9) a. 10) c. 11) a. 12) d. The Homeless Show. 13) d. 1985 tie with State Street Review. 14) a.

1985-1989. 15) c. 16) b. 17) c. 18) a. “Alive with Color”. 19) d. 20) c.

“Songs from the Woods” 1994. 21) b. 22) d. 23) b. 1990, 1986, and 1985. 24) a. Other Awards: Best Rifles – Colts; Best Flag Line – Marcus Whitman; High M&M – Quasar; High GE – Quasar; Best CO – Seattle Imperials.

13. What was the name of the guard that only competed for one season and won Independent World Class? a) Royal Sabres b) Odyssey c) Phantom Regiment d) Erte Productions

Photos foreground Franklin Central HS; background State Street Review. Research Rosie Miller.

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2002 Schedule Thursday

Scholastic A

Vandalia Butler High School Miamisburg High School Round One

Score

Place

Score

Place

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4:30 PM Fort Myers High School Avalon Fort Myers, FL

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4:38 PM Capistrano Valley HS Mission Viejo, CA

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4:38 PM Sullivan Central High School Blountville, TN

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4:46 PM Barrington High School Barrington, IL

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4:46 PM Central High School Grand Junction, CO

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4:54 PM Conner High School Hebron, KY

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4:54 PM Northglenn High School Northglenn, CO

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5:02 PM Murphy High School Panoply Mobile, AL

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5:02 PM Trumansburg High School Trumansburg, NY

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5:10 PM Bellbrook High School Bellbrook, OH

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5:10 PM New Philadelphia HS New Philadelphia, OH

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5:18 PM Homer High School Homer, NY

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5:18 PM Houston High School Germantown, TN

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5:26 PM Blue Valley High School Stilwell, KS

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5:26 PM Maumee High School Maumee, OH

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5:34 PM Parkway West High School Ballwin, MO

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5:34 PM Carroll High School Dayton, OH

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5:42 PM San Marcos High School Santa Barbara, CA

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5:42 PM Fairborn High School Dayton, OH

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5:50 PM Greater Johnstown High School Johnstown, NY ______ ___

5:50 PM Gates Chili High School Rochester, NY

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5:58 PM Normal Community HS Images Normal, IL

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5:58 PM Anderson Highland High School Anderson, IN

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6:06 PM Fletcher High School Neptune Beach, FL

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6:06 PM B.T. Washington High School Pensacola, FL

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6:15 PM Break

6:15 PM Break

Round Two

Round Two

7:15 PM Clear Brook High School Friendswood, TX

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7:15 PM Powhatan High School Powhatan, VA

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7:23 PM Brentwood High School Brentwood, TN

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7:23 PM Chesterton High School Chesterton, IN

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7:31 PM Southern Regional HS Manahawkin, NJ

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7:31 PM Union Endicott High School Endicott, NY

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7:39 PM Pennsauken High School Pennsauken, NJ

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7:39 PM Cy-Fair High School B Cypress, TX

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7:47 PM Hunters Lane High School Nashville, TN

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7:47 PM Arvada High School Reds Arvada, CO

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7:55 PM Bishop Dwenger HS Radiance Fort Wayne, IN

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7:55 PM Pocono Mountain High School Swiftwater, PA

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8:03 PM Bassett High School A Bassett, VA

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8:03 PM West Carrollton HS West Carrollton, OH

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8:11 PM East Side High School Newark, NJ

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8:11 PM Centennial High School Franklin, TN

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8:19 PM Westlake High School Austin, TX

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8:19 PM Cypress Creek High School Orlando, FL

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8:27 PM LaPorte High School LaPorte, IN

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8:27 PM Piper High School Sunrise, FL

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8:35 PM El Toro High School Lake Forest, CA

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8:35 PM Chambersburg High School Chambersburg, PA

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8:43 PM Esperanza High School Anaheim, CA

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8:43 PM Mater Dei High School Santa Ana, CA

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8:51 PM Dr Phillips High School JV Orlando, FL

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8:51 PM North Royalton High School North Royalton, OH ______ ___

8:59 PM Break

8:59 PM Break

Round Three

Round Three

9:20 PM Westerville North High School Westerville, OH ______ ___

9:20 PM Sapulpa High School Sapulpa, OK

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9:28 PM North Penn High School Lansdale, PA

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9:28 PM Bear Creek High School Lakewood, CO

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9:36 PM Francis Howell High School St. Charles, MO

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9:36 PM Eastridge High School Irondequoit, NY

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9:44 PM Laurens High School Jaguars Laurens, NY

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9:44 PM Mechanicsburg High School Mechanicsburg, PA ______ ___

9:52 PM McLean High School McLean, VA

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Round One

4:30 PM Saugus High School Saugus, CA

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9:52 PM Cy-Fair High School A Cypress, TX

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10:00 PMChamplin Park High School Champlin, MN

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10:00 PMOwen Valley High School Spencer, IN

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10:08 PMGibbs High School St. Petersburg, FL

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10:08 PMSibley High School Mendota Heights, MN

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10:16 PMDeSoto HS Alliance DeSoto, TX

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10:16 PMNorth Harrison High School Ramsey, IN

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10:24 PMDobyns-Bennett High School Kingsport, TN

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10:24 PMLargo High School Image Largo, FL

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10:32 PMDelaware Valley HS Eeclypse Frenchtown, NJ

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10:32 PMBay High School Bay Breeze Panama City, FL

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10:40 PMCosta Mesa High School Costa Mesa, CA

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10:40 PMLafayette Jefferson High School Lafayette, IN ______ ___

10:48 PMDr. Phillips High School Orlando, FL

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10:48 PMMt. Juliet High School Mt. Juliet, TN

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10:56 PMEscambia High School Donatar Pensacola, FL

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10:56 PMOlympic Heights High School Boca Raton, FL

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11:04 PMOrange Park HS Anastasia Orange Park, FL

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11:04 PMFontana High School Fontana, CA

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Photos background Enterprise HS.

Col or Guard Prelims Centerville High School Round One

Score

Place

4:30 PM Concord High School Concord, NC

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4:38 PM Eden Prairie High School Eden Prairie, MN

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4:46 PM Dakota Ridge High School Littleton, CO

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4:54 PM Francis Howell North HS St. Charles, MO

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5:02 PM Rocori High School Cold Springs, MN

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5:10 PM King Philip High School Wrentham, MA

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5:18 PM New Palestine High School New Palestine, IN

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5:26 PM Aliso Niguel High School Aliso Viejo, CA

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5:34 PM Springboro High School Springboro, OH

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5:42 PM Seminole High School Seminole, FL

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5:50 PM Naples High School Naples, NY

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5:58 PM Fountain Valley High School Fountain Valley, CA ______ ___ 6:06 PM Thomas Worthington HS Worthington, OH

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6:15 PM Break

Round Two 7:15 PM Lawrence North High School Indianapolis, IN

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7:23 PM Loara High School Anaheim, CA

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7:31 PM Andrew High School Tinley Park, IL

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7:39 PM Cary High School Cary, NC

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7:47 PM Modesto High School Modesto, CA

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7:55 PM Hamilton Southeastern HS Fishers, IN

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8:03 PM Jonesboro High School Jonesboro, GA

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8:11 PM Marquette High School Chesterfield, MO

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8:19 PM South Granville High School Creedmoor, NC

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8:27 PM Kettering Fairmont HS Kettering, OH

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8:35 PM Flushing High School Flushing, MI

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8:43 PM Nottoway High School Unity Nottoway, VA

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8:51 PM Delaware Hayes High School Delaware, OH

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8:59 PM Break

Round Three 9:20 PM Ypsilanti High School Ypsilanti, MI

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9:28 PM Whitnall High School Greenfield, WI

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9:36 PM Ben Davis High School Indianapolis, IN

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9:44 PM Salem High School Salem, MA

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9:52 PM Chesaning Union High School Chesaning, MI

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10:00 PMNorth Putnam High School Roachdale, IN

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10:08 PMPulaski County High School Dublin, VA

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10:16 PMWarren Central High School Indianapolis, IN

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10:24 PMFort Mill High School Fort Mill, SC

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10:32 PMBartlett High School Bartlett, TN

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10:40 PMSoddy-Daisy High School Soddy-Daisy, TN

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10:48 PMFowler High School Redcats Fowler, CA

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10:56 PMSt. Augustine HS A Coast One St. Augustine, FL ______ ___

Photos foreground from top Concord A HS; Santaluces HS; Mt Juliet HS. background Gibbs HS.

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Thursday Round One Unit

Prelims

Round One Score

Place

Unit

Score

Place

8:00 AM Carolina Visual Productions Raleigh, NC

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12:30 PM Helios San Diego, CA

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8:08 AM Taboo 2002 Old Orchard Beach, ME

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12:38 PM Top Hats New Kensington, PA

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8:16 AM Opemystic Hattiesburg, MS

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12:46 PM Spectrum Corning, NY

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8:24 AM Ex-Sight Plymouth, MI

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12:54 PM Bravada St. Louis, MO

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8:32 AM Full Circle Seattle, WA

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1:02 PM Scenic City Chattanooga, TN

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8:40 AM National Avenue Springfield, MO

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1:10 PM Banderas Pensacola, FL

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8:48 AM Dark Horizons Pittsburgh, PA

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1:18 PM Paradigm Lake City, FL

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8:56 AM Q.E.D. Kingston, NY

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1:26 PM Art 101 Columbus, OH

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9:04 AM Lealta San Diego, CA

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1:34 PM Visual Arts Production Newark, DE

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9:12 AM Break

1:50 PM Break

Round Two

Round Two

9:27 AM Effervescence East Aurora, NY

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2:05 PM Renaissance Sterling Heights, MI

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9:35 AM Center Stage Jacksonville, AL

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2:13 PM Long Island Honor Guard Long Island, NY

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9:43 AM Eklipse Hopkinsville, KY

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2:21 PM Ventura San Jose, CA

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9:51 AM Academy Evansville, IN

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2:29 PM Alliance of Miami Miami, FL

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9:59 AM Independence Tinley Park, IL

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2:37 PM Innuendo Wayne, NJ

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10:07 AM Incognito Arvada, CO

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2:45 PM Cadets of Dutch Boy Kitchener, ONT

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10:15 AM Collage Akron, OH

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2:53 PM The Study Bassett, VA

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10:23 AM Classics Lehigh Valley, PA

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3:01 PM Ventures Kitchener-Waterloo, ONT

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10:31 AM Apex Newark, DE

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3:09 PM In Motion Vacaville, CA

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10:39 AM Break

3:17 PM JR Brass Sheboygan, WI

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Round Three

3:25 PM Break

10:54 AM Pegasus Saddle Brook, NJ

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Round Three

11:02 AM Christos Pittsburgh, PA

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3:40 PM Ars Nova Dallas, TX

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11:10 AM Terpsichore Fairfield, CT

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3:48 PM Clear Brook Friendswood, TX

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11:18 AM Nova Denver, CO

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3:56 PM Avid Champlin, MN

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11:26 AM Black Gold Tulsa, OK

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4:04 PM Innovation Alexandria, VA

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11:34 AM Alchemy Denver, CO

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4:12 PM Studio Tucee Des Moines, IA

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11:42 AM Esperanza de Luz San Diego, CA

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4:20 PM The Knights of UCF Orlando, FL

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11:50 AM Penn State Eclipse University Park, PA

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4:28 PM Exhaltation Tempe, AZ

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11:58 AM Fusion Parsippany, NJ

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4:36 PM Emblem 281 Tomball, TX

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12:06 PM Salem Blue Salem, NH

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4:44 PM Rangerettes Brook Park, OH

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4:52 PM Shenendehowa Clifton Park, NY

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12:14 PM Break

Photo background Eklipse.

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Col or Guard Independent A Semi-Finals University of Dayton Arena Zingali Division Unit

Score

Place

Thursday

7:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:08 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:16 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

Brazale Division Unit

Score

Place

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8:20 PM Break

11:06 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

Brubaker Division Unit

11:14 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ Score

Place

11:22 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:35 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:43 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:51 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:59 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:07 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:15 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:23 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:31 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:39 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:47 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:55 PM Break

Photos foreground JSU Center Stage. background JR Brass.

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Score

Place

5:30 PM Concord High School Concord, NC

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5:39 PM Powell High School Bijoux Powell, TN

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5:48 PM Trabuco Hills High School South Orange, CA ______ ___

Convention Center Round Three 9:35 PM Cooper City High School Cooper City, FL

______ ___

9:44 PM Brookfield High School Brookfield, CT

______ ___

9:53 PM Fairfield High School Fairfield, CA

______ ___

10:02 PM Medina High School Rochester, NY

______ ___

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5:57 PM Stoneman Douglas HS Parkland, FL

______ ___

6:06 PM Hialeah High School Hialeah, FL

______ ___

6:15 PM Bassett High School Bassett, VA

______ ___

6:24 PM Valencia High School Placentia, CA

______ ___

10:11 PM Marian Catholic High School Chicago Heights, IL

6:33 PM Centerville High School Centerville, OH

______ ___

10:20 PM Crestview High School Crestivew, FL

______ ___

6:42 PM Rancho Cucamonga HS Rancho Cucamonga, CA

10:29 PM Norwalk High School Norwalk, CT

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10:38 PM Ayala High School Chino Hills, CA

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6:51 PM Taylor High School Kokomo, IN

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7:00 PM Break

Round Two 7:45 PM Lassiter High School Marietta, GA

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7:54 PM Ramsey HS Velocity Ramsey, NJ

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8:03 PM Chino High School Chino, CA

______ ___

8:12 PM Trumbull High School Trumbull, CT

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8:21 PM Walton High School Marietta, GA

______ ___

8:30 PM Flanagan High School Pembroke Pines, FL

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8:39 PM South Brunswick High School Monmouth Junction, NJ

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8:48 PM Irondale High School New Brighton, MN

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8:57 PM Hinsdale Central HS Headliners Hinsdale, NY

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9:06 PM Lake Mary High School Lake Mary, FL

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10:47 PM Mission Viejo High School Mission Viejo, CA ______ ___ 10:56 PM Rancho Bernardo High School San Diego, CA

______ ___

11:05 PM Kings High School Kings Mills, OH

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9:15 PM Break

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Photos foreground from left Walton HS; Kings HS. background Marian Catholic HS.

Color Guard Quasar Division

Score

Place

8:00 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:08 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:16 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:24 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:32 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:40 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:48 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:56 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:04 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:12 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:20 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:28 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:36 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:44 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:52 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:01 AM Break

Phantom Division

Score

Place

Convention Center

Scholastic

A Friday

Semi-Finals Imperial Division

Score

Place

10:16 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

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12:16 PM Break

Photos foreground Spruce Creek HS. background Bartram HS.

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Unit

Place

Unit

Score

Place

3:00 PM Glenbrook Perf. Ensemble Concord, CA

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4:57 PM Millennia San Marcos, TX

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3:09 PM Dreamscape Hayward, CA

______ ___

5:06 PM The Light Brigade Philadelphia, PA

______ ___

3:18 PM Lime Popsicle Fort Wayne, IN

______ ___

5:15 PM Break

3:27 PM Regime Brookhaven, NY

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5:30 PM Oracle Denver, CO

______ ___

3:36 PM First Flight Cary, NC

______ ___

5:39 PM St. John’s of Beverly Beverly, MA

______ ___

3:45 PM Avante Houston, TX

______ ___

5:48 PM Alter Ego West New York, NJ

______ ___

3:54 PM Juxtaposition Westerville, OH

______ ___

5:57 PM Esperanza de Luz San Diego, CA

______ ___

4:03 PM Third Edition Montrose, MI

______ ___

6:06 PM Sacred Heart Roslindale, MA

______ ___

4:12 PM Sonnor La Prairie, Quebec

______ ___

6:15 PM Braddock Independent Miami, FL

______ ___

4:21 PM Sky Ryders Shawnee Mission, KS

______ ___

6:24 PM Interplay Grand Rapids, MI

______ ___

4:30 PM Orion Cupertino, CA

______ ___

6:33 PM Signature Westminster, CO

______ ___

4:39 PM 3rd Legend Montreal, QUE

______ ___

6:42 PM Northeast Independent Jacksonville, FL

______ ___

4:48 PM The Pride of SMSU Springfield, MO

______ ___

6:51 PM Rochester Performance Ensemble Rochester, NY

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Round One

Scholastic Open Semi-Finals Score

Place

7:15 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

7:24 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

7:33 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:42 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:51 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:09 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

Convention Center

Friday Round Three

Score

Place

8:18 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:15 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:27 PM Break

Round Two

10:24 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ Score

Place

10:33 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:45 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:42 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:54 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:51 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

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Photo background Esperanza de Luz.

Color Guard Independent World Class Unit

Score

Place

12:45 PM Bravo Atlanta, GA

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12:55 PM Back N’ Sync Hobart, IN

______ ___

1:05 PM St. Ann’s New World Neponset, MA

______ ___

1:15 PM Pacific Crest Diamond Bar, CA

______ ___

1:25 PM Nolan Dallas, TX

______ ___

1:35 PM Chimeras Nashville, TN

______ ___

______ ___

1:45 PM 02 Winter Guard Orlando, FL

______ ___

9:10 AM Diamond Bar High School Diamond Bar, CA ______ ___

1:55 PM Solution Huntington Beach, CA

______ ___

9:20 AM Northmont High School Clayton, OH

______ ___

2:05 PM Onyx Dayton, OH

______ ___

9:30 AM Lawrence Central High School Indianapolis, IN

2:15 PM Black Watch Mt. Laurel, NJ

______ ___

______ ___ 2:25 PM Ancient City Ensemble St. Augustine, FL

______ ___

9:40 AM Arcadia High School Arcadia, CA

______ ___ 2:35 PM Aimachi Nagoya, Japan

______ ___

2:45 PM Jinx Denver, CO

______ ___

Scholastic World Class Score

Unit

9:00 AM Lincoln Way High School New Lennox, IL

Place

9:50 AM Tate High School Chaparrals Pensacola, FL ______ ___ 10:00 AM St. Augustine HS Coast One St. Augustine, FL

______ ___

2:55 PM Break

10:10 AM Northview High School Brazil, IN

______ ___

3:10 PM St. Ann’s Neponset, MA

______ ___

10:20 AM Braddock High School Miami, FL

______ ___

3:20 PM San Jose Raiders San Jose, CA

______ ___

10:30 AM Winston Churchill High School San Antonio, TX

3:30 PM Blessed Sacrament Cambridge, MA

______ ___

______ ___

3:40 PM Crown Guard Dayton, OH

______ ___

10:40 AM Clovis West High School Fresno, CA

______ ___

3:50 PM Alliance of Miami Miami, FL

______ ___

10:50 AM Choctawhatchee High School Ft. Walton Beach, FL

4:00 PM Northern Lights Portland, OR

______ ___

______ ___ 4:10 PM Fantasia Riverside, CA

______ ___

4:20 PM Pride of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

______ ___

4:30 PM Patriots Rochester, NY

______ ___

11:00 AMBreak 11:15 AM Avon High School Avon, IN

______ ___

11:30 AM Center Grove High School Greenwood, IN

______ ___

11:40 AM James Logan High School Union City, CA

______ ___

11:50 AM Franklin Central High School Indianapolis, IN

______ ___

12:00 PM Beyer High School Modesto, CA

______ ___

12:10 PM Miamisburg High School Miamisburg, OH

______ ___

12:20 PM Pope High School Marietta, GA

______ ___

Friday University of Dayton Arena

World Prelims Photos foreground San Jose Raiders. background Miamisburg HS.

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University of Dayton Arena Independent A Class Score

Unit

Place

6:30 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:38 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:46 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:54 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:02 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:10 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:18 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:26 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:34 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:42 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:50 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:58 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

Scholastic A Class Unit

Score

Place

8:06 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:14 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:08 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:22 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:16 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:30 PM Break

9:24 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:32 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:40 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:48 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:56 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:04 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:12 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:20 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:28 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:36 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:44 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:52 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 11:00 PMFinale

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Photos foreground from top Seminole HS; Alliance of Miami; Jonesboro HS. background St Augustine HS Coast One A.

Color Guard Scholastic Open Class Unit

Independent Open Class Score

Place

Unit

Score

Place

9:00 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

11:45 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:09 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

11:53 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:18 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

12:01 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

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12:09 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

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12:17 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:45 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

12:25 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

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12:33 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:03 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

12:41 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:12 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

12:49 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:21 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

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10:30 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

1:05 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:39 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

1:13 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:48 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

1:21 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:57 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

1:29 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

11:06 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

1:37 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

11:15 AMBreak

1:45 PM Finale

Saturday University of Dayton Arena

Open Finals

Photos foreground from left Centerville HS; Braddock Independent. background Lime Popsicle.

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2002 Schedule World Finals

Saturday University of Dayton Arena Independent World Class Unit

Score

Place

8:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:10 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:20 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:30 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:40 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:50 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:10 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:20 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

Scholastic World Class Unit

9:30 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ Score

Place

9:40 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

5:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:50 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

5:10 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:00 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

5:20 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:10 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

5:30 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:20 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

5:40 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

10:30 PMFinale

5:50 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:10 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:20 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:30 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:40 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:50 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:10 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:20 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:30 PM Break 128

Photos from top Pope HS; Chimeras. background Jinx.

P ercussion Scholastic A Thursday Nutter Center Round One

Score

Prelims Place

Round Three

Score

Place

8:00 AM Concord High School Concord, NC

______ ___

12:30 PM Stamford High School Stamford, CT

______ ___

8:09 AM Owen Valley High School Spencer, IN

______ ___

12:39 PM Rocori High School Cold Spring, MN

______ ___

8:18 AM Loara High School Anaheim, CA

______ ___

12:48 PM Maumee High School Maumee, OH

______ ___

8:27 AM Lebanon High School Lebanon, OH

______ ___

12:57 PM Arthur Hill High School Saginaw, MI

______ ___

8:36 AM North Buncombe HS Weaverville, NC

______ ___

1:06 PM Chesaning High School Chesaning, MI

______ ___

8:45 AM Newnan High School Newnan, GA

______ ___

1:15 PM Lexington High School Lexington, SC

______ ___

8:54 AM Ceres High School Ceres, CA

______ ___

1:24 PM Pulaski County High School Dublin, VA

______ ___

9:03 AM Hunters Lane High School Nashville, TN

______ ___

1:33 PM Bishop Dwenger High School Fort Wayne, IN______ ___

9:12 AM West Carrollton HS West Carrollton, OH

______ ___

1:42 PM Maconaquah High School Bunker Hill, IN

______ ___

9:21 AM Centennial High School Franklin, TN

______ ___

1:51 PM New Palestine HS New Palestine, IN

______ ___

9:30 AM Tell City High School Tell City, IN

______ ___

2:00 PM Kings High School Kings Mills, OH

______ ___

9:39 AM Hawthorne High School Hawthorne, CA

______ ___

2:09 PM Parkway West High School Ballwin, MO

______ ___

9:48 AM Novi High School Novi, MI

______ ___

2:18 PM Olympic Heights High School Boca Raton, FL______ ___

9:57 AM Break

Round Two

2:27 PM Break Score

Place

Round Four

Score

Place

10:10 AM Mt Vernon High School Fortville, IN

______ ___

2:40 PM Hilton High School Hilton, NY

______ ___

10:19 AM Lafayette High School Wildwood, MO

______ ___

2:49 PM Enterprise High School Enterprise, AL

______ ___

10:28 AM Findlay MS Shockwave Findlay, OH

______ ___

2:58 PM Wauseon High School Wauseon, OH

______ ___

10:37 AM Clinton-Massie High School Clarksville, OH ______ ___

3:07 PM Thomas Jefferson HS Alexandria, VA

______ ___

10:46 AM Los Banos High School Los Banos, CA

______ ___

3:16 PM Fieldale-Collinsville HS Collinsville, VA

______ ___

10:55 AM New Philadelphia HS New Philadelphia, OH

______ ___

3:25 PM Southern Regional HS Manahawkin, NJ

______ ___

11:04 AM Chantilly High School Chantilly, VA

______ ___

3:34 PM South Oldham High School Crestwood, KY

______ ___

11:13 AM Trabuco Hills HS So Orange County, CA

______ ___

3:43 PM Bartlett High School Bartlett, TN

______ ___

11:22 AM Sycamore High School Cincinnati, OH

______ ___

3:52 PM Alta Loma High School Alta Loma, CA

______ ___

11:31 AM Buena High School Ventura, CA

______ ___

4:01 PM Marion Harding High School Marion, OH

______ ___

11:40 AM Aliso Niquel High School Aliso Viejo, CA

______ ___

11:49 AM Carroll High School Dayton, OH

4:10 PM Rancho Cucamonga High School Rancho Cucamonga, CA

______ ___

______ ___

11:58 AM Thomas Worthington HS Worthington, OH

4:19 PM Mason High School Mason, OH

______ ___

______ ___

12:07 PM Salem High School Salem, NH

______ ___

4:28 PM Harrison Central High School Gulfport, MS ______ ___

12:16 PMBreak

Photos background Centennial HS.

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Percussion Round One Unit

Score

Place

6:30 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:39 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:48 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 6:57 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:06 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:15 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:24 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:33 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:42 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 7:51 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

Round Two Unit

8:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ Score

Place

8:40 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:09 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:18 PM Break

8:49 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:58 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:07 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:16 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:25 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:34 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:43 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:52 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:01 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:10 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:19 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

Thursday

Scholastic A Semi-Finals

Nutter Center

Photos from top Cleveland HS; Harrison Central HS. background Bishop Dwenger HS.

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2002 Schedul e Independent A Unit

Prelims Nutter Center Friday

Score

Place

8:00 AM Henryville Percussion Theatre Henryville, IN

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8:09 AM Amelia Drumline Amelia, OH

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8:18 AM Scenic City Velocity Chattanooga, TN

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8:27 AM Southwest Michigan South Haven, MI

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8:36 AM Plan "B" Fort Wayne, IN

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8:45 AM Pursuit Sioux Falls, SD

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Scholastic Open Prelims Independent Open Prelims 8:54 AM Tomball Independent Tomball, TX

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9:03 AM Show-Me Sound St. Louis, MO

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9:12 AM Break

Unit

Score

Place

9:20 AM Powhatan High School Powhatan, VA

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9:30 AM Lakewood High School Lakewood, CO

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9:40 AM Valencia High School Placentia, CA

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9:50 AM Francis Howell HS North St. Charles, MO

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Unit

Score

Place

10:00 AM North Harrison High School Ramsey, IN

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10:10 AM Arvada HS Reds Arvada, CO

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12:40 PM Matrix Medina, OH

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10:20 AM Houston High School Germantown, TN

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12:50 PM Walled Lake “Shock” Percussion Walled Lake, MI

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10:30 AM Francis Howell High School St. Charles, MO ______ ___ 1:00 PM Riptide Berlin, NJ

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1:10 PM Aftermath Coatesville, PA

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1:20 PM South Florida Percussion Company Miami-Dade County, FL

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11:10 AM Springboro High School Springboro, OH

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1:30 PM Conquest Munhall, PA

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11:20 AM Father Ryan High School Nashville, TN

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1:40 PM Eastside Fury Macomb Township, MI

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11:30 AM Ayala High School Chino Hills, CA

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1:50 PM Eklipse Hopkinsville, KY

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11:40 AM Choctawhatchee High School Ft. Walton Beach, FL

2:00 PM Rhythm X Columbus, OH

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______ ___ 2:10 PM Virginia Helmsmen Danville, VA

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11:50 AM Longmont High School Longmont, CO

______ ___ 2:20 PM Southern Maine Youth Portland, ME

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10:40 AM Champlin Park High School Champlin, MN

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10:50 AM Oakland High School Murfreesboro, TN

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11:00 AM Arcadia High School Arcadia, CA

12:00 PM Fountain Valley High School Fountain Valley, CA

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2:30 PM North Coast Academy Saginaw, MI

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12:10 PM Everett HS Crimson Tide Everett, MA

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2:40 PM Royal Crusaders Pittsburgh, PA

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12:20 PMBreak 132

2:50 PM Break

Photo background Choctawhatchee HS.

P ercussion Scholastic Concert Open Prelims Unit

Score

Place

3:10 PM Roland Hayes High School Boston, MA

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3:20 PM Golden High School Golden, CO

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3:30 PM Buena High School Ventura, CA

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3:40 PM Mt. Juliet High School Mt. Juliet, TN

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3:50 PM Salem High School Salem, MA

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4:00 PM Downers Grove South High School Downers Grove, IL

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4:10 PM Modesto High School Modesto, CA

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4:20 PM New Albany High School New Albany, IN

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4:30 PM Llano High School Llano, TX

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4:40 PM Kettering Fairmont High School Kettering, OH

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4:50 PM Break

Friday Nutter Center

Scholastic Concert World Prelims Unit

Score

Place

5:00 PM John Overton High School Nashville, TN

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5:11 PM Tunstall High School Danville, VA

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5:22 PM Warsaw Community High School Warsaw, IN

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5:33 PM Rangeview High School Aurora, CO

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5:44 PM Franklin Central High School Indianapolis, IN

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5:55 PM Fort Mill High School Fort Mill, SC

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6:06 PM Anderson High School Anderson, IN

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6:17 PM Break

Photos from top Downers Grove HS; New Albany; FR Reitz HS. background Kettering Fairmont HS

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P ercussion Independent World Prelims Unit

Score

Place

6:35 PM Eagle Percussion Atco, NJ

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6:46 PM Spirit Performing Youth Ensemble Toronto, ONT

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6:57 PM Penn State Indoor Drumline State College, PA

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7:08 PM Black Knights Burbank, CA

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7:19 PM Sacramento Freelancers Sacramento, CA

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7:30 PM Great Lakes Percussion Grand Rapids, MI

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7:41 PM Riverside Community College Riverside, CA ______ ___

Scholastic Friday World Prelims

7:52 PM Music City Mystique Nashville, TN

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8:03 PM Blue Knights Denver, CO

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8:14 PM Break

Nutter Center

Unit

Score

Place

8:25 PM Irondale High School New Brighton, MN

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8:36 PM Pomona High School Arvada, CO

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8:47 PM Eagan High School Eagan, MN

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8:58 PM Anoka High School Anoka, MN

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9:09 PM Centerville High School Centerville, OH

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9:20 PM North Penn High School Lansdale, PA

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9:31 PM Ponderosa High School Parker, CO

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9:42 PM Tate High School Gonzalez, FL

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9:53 PM Avon High School Avon, IN

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10:04 PM Dartmouth High School North Dartmouth, MA______ ___ 10:15 PM Mission Viejo High School Mission Viejo, CA ______ ___ 10:26 PM Northglenn High School Northglenn, CO

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10:37 PM Escambia HS Diamonds Pensacola, FL

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10:48 PM San Marcos High School Santa Barbara, CA ______ ___

Photos from top Great Lakes Percussion; Avon HS. background Tate HS

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2002 Schedule A Finals Independent A Class

8:45 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 8:54 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

Score

Unit

Scholastic A Class

Place

9:03 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:00 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:12 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:09 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:21 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:18 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:30 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:27 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

9:39 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:36 AM Break

9:48 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 9:57 AM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:06 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:15 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:24 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 10:33 AMBreak

Open Saturday Finals

Nutter Center

Scholastic Open Class Unit

Independent Open Class Score

Place

Unit

Score

Place

10:55 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

12:45 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

11:05 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

12:55 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___

11:15 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

1:05 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

11:25 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

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11:45 AM____________________________________________ ______ ___

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1:55 PM Break

12:15 PM____________________________________________ ______ ___ 12:25 PMBreak 136

Photos foreground Concord HS. background Virginia Helmsmen.

P ercussion Concert Finals Scholastic Concert Open Class Unit

Scholastic Concert World Class

4:05 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 4:16 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 4:27 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 4:38 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

Score

Place

4:49 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

2:15 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

5:00 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

2:25 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

5:11 PM Break

2:35 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 2:45 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 2:55 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 3:05 PM Finale PIA, PSA, PSO, PIO, and PSCO

Saturday

World Finals

Nutter Center

Scholastic World Class Unit

Score

Place

5:26 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 5:37 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 5:48 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___ 5:59 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

Independent World Class Unit

Score

Place

6:10 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

7:37 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

6:21 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

7:48 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

6:32 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

7:59 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

6:43 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:10 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

6:54 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:21 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

7:05 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:32 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

7:16 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

8:43 PM ____________________________________________ ______ ___

7:27 PM Break

8:54 PM Finale

Photos foreground from left Music City Mystique, Franklin Central HS. background Warsaw HS.

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Photos foreground Largo HS. background Stoneman Douglas HS.

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Winter Guard International 2002 World Championships Celebrating 25 Years

It began with trust, diversity and hope...

Every so often you experience a season that is pure determination It was one of those rare times when a great staff, a great show, and a great group of members all coincided.

We performed together one last time.

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Cover Photos from top 86 State Street Review; 94 Blue Knights; 78 Finale; 95 Bishop Kearney HS; 81 Cavaliers; 97 Northglenn HS.

World Championships 2002

Celebrating 25 Years