2022 Winds World Championships Program Book

WELCOME! Dear WGI Community, We are so excited to return home for WGI’s 45th anniversary. The indoor activity has weathered many storms over the past two years, but we came out stronger on the other side due to our community’s unwavering dedication to the marching arts. To the thousands of directors, staff, volunteers, and performers, it is because of you that WGI continues to thrive after 45 incredible years.

I hope all audience members will admire the spectacular skills on display this weekend, a trademark of every World Championships event. All performers, regardless of score, deserve thunderous applause for the countless hours of work and preparation that they poured into these competitive programs.

We would like to thank the educators and family members who support these performers in their journey. Without your efforts, their growth and development would not be possible.

Thank you to all our volunteers and staff. You are the backbone of the organization that makes events like this possible. Without your fierce love of our activity, we could not provide opportunities like this to young people all over the world. You have earned a very special place in our hearts and have our eternal gratitude.

It is my hope that this World Championships proves to be as inspiring to you, the spectator, as the young people who inspire all of us at WGI. This event is proof that with a thriving community, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve anything we work towards together. It promises to be a very special weekend filled with memorable performances, a nostalgic look back to our origins, and a celebration of what’s to come.

On behalf of WGI Sport of the Arts, we extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to all the performers, past and present, who make WGI the vibrant organization it is today.

Very truly yours,

C HI EF E X E C U TI V E O F F I C E R , WG I S P O R T O F TH E A R TS

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CONTENTS WOR L D C H A MP I O N S H I P S SC HEDU L E S A CLASS PRELIMS.....................................12 OPEN CLASS PRELIMS.............................13 WORLD CLASS PRELIMS.........................13 FINALS SCHEDULES LINK.......................19

PUBLISHER WGI Sport of the Arts Dayton, OH E DI TO R S Brent Flynn WGI Sport of the Arts Dayton, OH P R O G R A M DE S I G N Kathy Royer Design & Photography Dayton, OH

SEASO N CO N TE N TS EVENTS INFO..................................................07

P H OTO G R A P H E R S Adam Alonzo

JUDGING...........................................................09 WHAT IS WGI...................................................11 BOARD OF DIRECTORS..............................11 HALL OF FAME................................................11 2022 REGIONALS...............................................27

Manuel Ayala Joe Bonello Elsa Coates Joseph Estrada Charles Frey Bill Grossman Photography B. Johnson Photography Jolesch Photography

THANK YOU!.....................................................41

Wil Martinez Melissa Miller Photography & Graphic Design Stephen Morsher Open Your Eyes Visuals Adam Sweet Photography Sid & Linda Unser Katrina Voorhees Jeremy Wiggs FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ADVERTISING IN THE 2023 WGI PROGRAM BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT: BRENT FLYNN PHONE: 937-247-5919 X 310 EMAIL: BRENT@WGI.ORG

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EVENT INFO EVENT VENUES

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ARENA

• Please do not enter or exit the seating area during a performance, but feel free

1801 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd Dayton, OH 45408 2. WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY NUTTER CENTER 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton, OH 45435

to applaud and show your appreciation for these young and talented performers.

Your enthusiasm and excitement are very much appreciated.

• WGI prohibits videotaping and/or recording of this event in any way.

If found in violation, your equipment will

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be temporarily impounded and you will

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be subject to dismissal from the arena. with U.S. copyright laws and the request

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of the performing ensembles.

• Absolutely no flash photography is permitted. Sales or public display of

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any photos from today’s event are also prohibited. Jolesch Enterprises will have action, portrait, and group photos available for purchase by the entrance on

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the concourse of UD Arena or online at: www.joleschenterprises.com/wgi • Please mute your cell phone and other

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electronic devices, and enjoy the show!

SCORES AND SCHEDULES FOR ALL REGIONAL AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS, AS WELL AS THE LATEST SEASON NEWS.

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JUDGING WGI Judges undergo a rigorous training program. Many are educators and professionals whose life work has been reinforced by their indoor percussion and winds experiences, and look to reward the efforts and achievements of today’s performers.

2022 WINDS JUDGES John Bell

Jeff Harper

Brian Brown

Bruce Jones

Katie Buelow

Dave Kaiser

Doug Casteen

Albert Lilly

Levi Chavis

Greg Mills

Bob Chreste

Carl Nelson

Beth Fabrizio

Randy Nelson

T. Andre Feagin

Michael Tarr

Todd Fox

John Turner

Tim Gray

Marc Whitlock

Randy Greenwell

Rich Zamperini

TIME & PENALTY JUDGES Brian Cotner

Brad Love

Robin Crawford

Mike Lynch

Bob Daffron

Jeff Mitchell

Richard Delgado

Bob Molloy

Jerrod Fry

Kim Moss

Kayla Gainey

Christopher Rutt

Sarah Goslin

Bryan Scheidecker

Adam Hall

Phil Tanner

Jesse Hunter

Marc Zirille

G EN ER A L E F F E C T: 4 0 P O I N TS General Effect judges are evaluating two specific sub-captions during a performance: Repertoire Effectiveness (Program Concept/Premise, Creativity/Imagination, Staging/ Musical Variety, Pacing, Audio/Visual Blend) and Communication Effectiveness (Musical/Visual Expressive Qualities, Artistic/Physical Believability, Mood and Emotion, Excellence as Effect, Idiomatic Interpretation, Audience Engagement). The emphasis and focus of adjudication will be on the wind instruments.

V I SUA L: 3O P O I N TS Visual Analysis judges consider the show’s visual composition as well as the achievement quality. Composition elements being analyzed include Use of Design Elements, Visual Orchestration Through Time and Layered Events, Variety of Design Choices, and Reflection of the Musical Structure. Achievement elements include Spacing and Orientation, Timing and Control, Stylistic Accuracy and Training, and Detail and Nuance.

M U SI C : 30 P O I N TS Music judges consider the show’s musical composition as well as the achievement quality. Composition elements being analyzed include Depth and Variety of Orchestration, Clarity of Intent, Range of Musical Choices, and Range of Dynamics and Expression. Achievement elements include Sonority, Musicality, Quality of Balance and Blend, Intonation, Stylistic Accuracy, Rhythmic Accuracy/Tempo Control, and Ensemble Cohesion.

The emphasis and focus of adjudication will be on the wind instruments.

Bob Johnson Rob Keller

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WHAT IS WGI? Winter Guard International (WGI) Sport of the Arts is the world’s premier non-profit organization producing indoor color guard, percussion, and wind ensemble competitions.

It is called the Sport of the Arts because it brings music and motion to life through performance in a competitive format.

Now entering its 45th year in 2022, the sport continues to evolve and grow. This season there were more than 40,000 participants at the regional level, and more than 12,000 participants competing at the 2022 WGI World Championships.

2022 WGI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WGI HALL OF FAME The Hall of Fame is the highest honor given to those individuals who make a significant

PRESIDENT Ed Devlin VICE PRESIDENT OF COLOR GUARD Michael Gaines VICE PRESIDENT OF PERCUSSION Tim Fairbanks

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.

2020

2013

2008

1996

Tim Bray Shane Gwaltney Caleb Rothe

Edward J. Devlin Fred Feeney Dale Powers

Dave Marvin Jay Webb

George Lindstrom Vincent Monacelli

2007

1995

Michael Gaines Randy Nelson

Mary Denniston Fred J. Miller Jay Murphy

2019

SECRETARY Rosie Queen

Eileen Cunningham William Harty Daniel Wiles

TREASURER Don Click

2018

BOARD MEMBERS Fred Feeney Andria Foerch Shavon Garcia Jennifer Giddens Tim Mikan Tim Newburn Tony Nunez Megan Rexroat Noreen Roberts Kevin Shah Chris Wing

Tom Beresford Tim Fairbanks Ike Jackson

2017 Michael Shapiro Peggy Twiggs Jonathan Vanderkolff

2016 Neil Larrivee

2015 JC Connor Charles Gumbert Paul Lampkin

2014 Tom Aungst Julie Davila James J. Dwyer

2012 James “Jimmy” Haskell Scott Johnson Jim Wunderlich

2011 Ruth Ann Medworth Kevin Roberts Noreen Roberts

2010 Don Click Daniel Fyffe Mike Jackson Andy Sanders

2009 Donald Angelica John Brazale Steve Brubaker Tam Easterwood Bruce Leo Marlene Miller Bob Wiles Harvey Wingo George Zingali

2006 Cosmo “Gus” Barbaro Dennis DeLucia Mark Thurston

2004 Mark Miller Mike Miller George Oliviero

1994 Mickey Kelly Wayne Wengert Dolores Zappala

1993 LuAnn Russell-Salas Sal Salas

2003

1992

Karl Lowe Jeffrey Namian

Stanley Knaub Lynn Lindstrom Shirlee Whitcomb

2000 Denise Bonfiglio Marie Czapinski Ward Durrett

1997 Scott Chandler Harry Sampson

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A CLASS

PRELIMS SAT U R DAY • A P R I L 2 3 • W R I G H T STATE U N I V E R S I TY N U TTE R CENT ER

WIN DS PRELI MS SCHEDULES SC HOL ASTI C A

I N DE P E N D E N T A

10:00 AM

Valley Christian HS San Jose, CA FLIP

10:09 AM

Sequoyah HS Madisonville, TN

10:18 AM

Dartmouth HS Dartmouth, MA Mechanized

10:27 AM

Kent City HS Kent City, MI 1996

10:36 AM

Elk River Combined Schools Elk River, MN Flatline

10:45 AM

Joshua HS Joshua, TX You Put a Spell On Me

10:54 AM

Corinth Holders HS Wendell, NC A Winter’s Daydream

11:03 AM

Richmond HS Richmond, IN Stuck

11: 12 A M

BREAK

11:30 AM

Hardin Valley Academy Knoxville, TN Draculairus

11:39 AM

Bellevue West HS Bellevue, NE True Colors

11:48 AM

Carlisle HS Carlisle, OH Diamonds are Forever

11:57 AM

Bellevue East HS Bellevue, NE A Million Dreams

12:06 PM

Empyrean Winds Cumberland, VA Notes From The Underground

12:15 PM

Evidence from William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Storyboard

12:24 PM

Vortex Indoor Winds Syracuse, NY Future Ruins

12:33 PM

LSM Winds Downriver, MI In The Game

1 2 . 4 2 P M A C L ASS PRELI M S CO N C LUD E

OPEN & WORLD CLASS

PRELIMS SAT U RDAY • AP RI L 23 • W R I G HT STAT E U N I V E R S I TY N U TTE R C E N TE R

W INDS PR E L IM S SC HE D UL E S S C H OLASTIC OP E N 1:40 PM

John Hardin HS Elizabethtown, KY

1:50 PM

Mt. Juliet HS Mt. Juliet, TN Heavy Metals

2:00 PM

Catawba Ridge HS Fort Mill, SC Some Assembly Required

SC HOL ASTI C WO R L D 3:45 PM

Mililani HS Mililani, HI You

3:56 PM

Stoneman Douglas HS Parkland, FL Eleven:Eleven

4:07 PM

Cleveland HS Clayton, NC Foreverland

2:10 PM

Lake Hamilton HS Hot Springs, AR Stained Glass

4:18 PM

Greenfield Central HS Greenfield, IN World on a String

2:20 PM

Goodpasture Christian School Madison, TN Tsunami

4:29 PM

Azle HS Azle, TX Moon River

4:40 PM 2:30 PM

Daviess County HS Owensboro, KY Check Mate

Avon HS Avon, IN Murmuration

2:40 PM

Westfield HS Westfield, IN Dangerous Beauty

2:50 PM

3:00 PM

3:10 PM

Father Ryan HS Nashville, TN A Better Move Miamisburg HS Miamisburg, OH GLIssaDE South Jones HS Ellisville, MS The Resolution

I N D EP E N D E N T WO R L D 4:51 PM

Legacy Miami, FL Legacy

5:02 PM

UTRGV Winds Edinburg, TX Viridius Pascua: Greener Pastures

5:13 PM

Horizon Winds Auburndale, FL Lincoln

5:24 PM

STRYKE Wynds Palm Beach, FL Hiding In Plain Sight

3 : 35 P M

WO R L D C L ASS PRELIMS CONCLUDE

INDEP ENDEN T OP EN 3:20 PM

Chromium Winds Rosemont, IL Broadcast3

3:3 0 P M

OP EN C L ASS PRELIMS CONCLUDE

WE RISE CELEB A LOOK AT WGI’S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

1978 COLOR GUARD The first World Championships event on April 14, 1978, saw 29 guards converge at a Chicago area high school in preliminary competition.

The top 15 groups then competed in finals the following day, resulting in the first-ever champion of WGI, Quasar.

1992 PERCUSSION

In the Spring of 1977, a small

WGI held its first indoor percussion

group of representatives

championships on an auditorium

met and formed an

stage in a Dayton area high school.

Nine drum lines from four different

organization to govern the

states attended the 1993 event and

color guard activity from

competed in their marching band

coast to coast. The goal

All groups were judged on general

was to create a standard

effect and performance quality.

uniforms with no props or floors.

set of competition rules, establish unity in judging techniques, and provide a national championship event. The organization that would bloom from this meeting was known as Winter Guard International.

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2015 WINDS After an incredible exhibition by the Northglenn Performance Ensemble and Aimachi Winds the year prior, WGI held its inaugural Winds World Championships event at the University of Dayton Arena in 2015. Twenty groups competed for the championship title in WGI’s newest division.

RATING 45 YEARS THE ‘80s – TH E FORMATIVE YEARS In the first decade of WGI’s existence, the organization served as a melting pot, blending the different regional styles of color guard together through unified judging criteria. WGI also expanded its international reach during this time, hosting regional competitions in Canada and the UK.

THE ‘90s – BRANCHING OUT The 1990s saw some of the most significant changes to the organization and its activities, with many groups continually moving away from the military approach and embracing innovative program design. WGI also created and implemented the three-tiered class system we still use today, including A, Open, and World.

THE ‘00s – A DECADE OF GROWTH The turn of the century was an era of rapid growth for WGI. As the color guard division continued expanding, surpassing 300+ groups in attendance at World Championships, the number of indoor percussion groups was also growing exponentially each year. In 2005, the percussion division outgrew WGI’s single-weekend championships capacity and warranted moving their event to a separate weekend.

THE ‘10s – PUSHING BOUNDARIES The 2010s saw the highest levels of production value in the activity’s history, with groups from all three divisions boasting ground-breaking program designs and astounding performer skill sets. At an organizational level, WGI’s international presence continued expanding by hosting regionals in countries like China, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

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ONLINE

SCHEDULES FINALS SCHEDULES ONLINE! Click the link below to view the most updated schedules for all Finalist groups.

CLICK HERE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES.

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EMERGING VOICES AWARDS The I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award is a community- funded monetary award that provides an opportunity for outstanding minority performers with significant financial needs to reach their highest potential. The award is geared to those individuals who show promise to be a beacon for positive change in both their local communities and WGI.

2021 EMERGING VOICES AWARD WINNER

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Kennedy Riles has performed with Divenire Winter Guard since 2017 and currently serves as a captain for her group.

She graduated college in 2021 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Before Divenire, Kennedy marched at Sparkman High School (Harvest, AL). With the funds granted from the Emerging Voices Award, she is currently developing a minority mentorship program in her home circuit (Southeastern Color Guard Circuit).

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2022 EMERGING VOICES AWARD WINNERS

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Jonathan Marrero is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology with a minor in education at Rowan State University. He is also a captain and member of AMP winter guard, an organization he’s been affiliated with since the age of 11. Jonathan plans to use the funds awarded from the EVA for his education and help the next generation as a school counselor.

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James Salmond is a Camden, South Carolina native and color guard instructor at a local area high school.

As a fierce advocate for the performing arts, James wishes to extend the activity into low-income areas, affording the opportunity to a wider and more diverse audience.

He plans to use the funds awarded to further his color guard career, granting him more knowledge and experience to provide his local marching arts community.

FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM The I AM WGI: Future Leaders Program aims to lay the groundwork for the mentorship of aspiring leaders from within the WGI community. This program is a comprehensive mentorship and leadership opportunity designed to foster the next generation of leaders in our activity.

Since its inception in 2021, the I AM WGI: Future Leaders Program inducted two classes into its ranks. These are the 2021-2022 members of the Future Leaders Program.

2021 COLOR GUARD

Olivia Gooch

Devon Kugler

Laetitia Miron Gabrielle Moore

Umarin Patamasank

2021 PERCUSSION

Chaiya Odle

Brian Spencer

Grantis Peranda Kennedy Riles

2021 WINDS

Aya Strauss

2022 COLOR GUARD

Ben Taylor

2022 PERCUSSION

Ryn Duong

Thomas Fitzpatrick

Sai Gonyea

Jonathan Marrero

Amanda Gootee

Erika Plez

James Salmond

Erin Whipple

Jason Zhu

Evan Smith

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2022 VIRTUAL EVENTS PERCUSSION SOLOS

WINDS SOLOS

13 & UNDER SNARE DRUM

Robstown Early College HS*

14 - 18 CLARINET/BASS CLARINET

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Valhalla HS*

Liliana Alcantar*

Victor HS*

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West Milford HS*

Korbin Ferguson* Christopher Gibson*

SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A

Leti Giron*

Mission HS*

Vadin Ha*

Price Charter School*

Gael Prieto*

Santa Fe HS*

Thank you to everyone who

Veterans Memorial HS*

participated in the second

14 - 18 MALLET

season of WGI virtual events!

Gael Calderon*

SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN

With over 1,400 participants

Evan Clark*

Lebanon HS*

between our Solo, Group, and

Colby Jones*

Sharyland HS*

eShowcase divisions, we are

Benjamin Ponce*

Victor J. Andrew HS

proud to provide performers

Joshua Tullius*

everywhere with an opportunity

Victoria Waters-Tucker*

This is a list of all WGI virtual Percussion/Winds participants for the 2022 season. Those

Ryder Robledo* 14 - 18 TROMBONE Luis Cordero* 14 - 18 FLUTE Valeria Garcia* Alejandro Perez*

Bianca Magallanes* Madison Puite*

14 - 18 MULTIPLE TENOR DRUM Jon Canaday* Mason Jones*

INDEPENDENT MARCHING A Buckhorn Indoor Percussion*

14 - 18 BARITONE Nathan Olivas*

Cornerstone Percussion*

denoted by an asterisk (*)

19 AND UP PIANO/SYNTH

Crystal Lake Thunder*

represent the finalists from

Marco Iannelli*

Mt. Juliet Independent

their division. (*Indicates Finalists)

Jacqueline Campoya*

14 - 18 SAXOPHONE SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN Keller Central HS*

to grow in the indoor activity.

14 - 18 FRENCH HORN/ MELLOPHONE FRENCH HORN

RPT PERCUSSION*

PERCUSSION GROUPS

Sun City Independent*

SCHOLASTIC MARCHING REGIONAL A

INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN

Greenwood HS*

Gold Spike Percussion Infinity 2

SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Auburn HS

Sac State Indoor* Spartans Indoor Percussion*

Cornerstone Percussion* Dakota Combined Schools* Eastridge HS* Everett HS

19 AND UP CLARINET/BASS CLARINET Bobby Bonslater* 19 AND UP TRUMPET Bobby Bonslater*

WINDS GROUPS SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS Catawba Ridge HS Goodpasture Christian School

INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD

INDEPENDENT A WINDS

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Paragon*

Kamiak HS* Lewisville HS* Mansfield HS Monarch HS*

PERCUSSION eSHOWCASE SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Sycamore HS

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REGIONALS FEBRUARY 12, 2022

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

TROY, MI CHAMPIONS

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INDEPENDENT A WINDS: LSM Winds (Downriver, MI)

SCHOLASTIC A WINDS: Ben Davis HS (Indianapolis, IN) INDEPENDENT A WINDS: LSM Winds (Downriver, MI) SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS: Miamisburg HS (Miamisburg, OH) SCHOLASTIC WORLD WINDS: Avon HS (Avon, IN)

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REGIONALS FEBRUARY 26, 2022

MARCH 5, 2022

ORLANDO, FL CHAMPIONS

HOUSTON, TX CHAMPIONS

SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS: Father Ryan HS (Nashville, TN)

SCHOLASTIC A WINDS: Edinburg HS (Edinburg, TX)

SCHOLASTIC WORLD WINDS: Stoneman Douglas HS (Parkland, FL)

SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS: Edinburg North HS (Edinburg, TX)

INDEPENDENT WORLD WINDS: STRYKE Wynds (Palm Beach, FL)

INDEPENDENT WORLD WINDS: UTRGV Winds (Edinburg, TX)

KNOXVILLE, TN CHAMPIONS SCHOLASTIC A WINDS: Hardin Valley Academy (Knoxville, TN)

OMAHA, NE CHAMPIONS SCHOLASTIC A WINDS: Bellevue West HS (Bellevue, NE)

RICHMOND, VA CHAMPIONS INDEPENDENT A WINDS: Empyrean Winds (Cumberland, VA)

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REGIONALS MARCH 12, 2022

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HATTIESBURG, MS CHAMPIONS

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SCHOLASTIC A WINDS: Hollister HS (Hollister, MO)

INDEPENDENT A WINDS: Paragon (Chattanooga, TN)

INDEPENDENT A WINDS: Evidence from William Carey University (Hattiesburg, MS)

SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS: Mt. Juliet HS (Mt. Juliet, TN)

SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS: South Jones HS (Ellisville, MS)

SPARTANBURG, SC CHAMPIONS SCHOLASTIC A WINDS: Corinth Holders HS (Wendell, NC) SCHOLASTIC WORLD WINDS: Cleveland HS (Clayton, NC)

DALLAS, TX CHAMPIONS SCHOLASTIC A WINDS: Joshua HS (Joshua, TX) SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS: Lake Hamilton HS (Hot Springs , AR) SCHOLASTIC WORLD WINDS: Azle HS (Azle, TX) INDEPENDENT WORLD WINDS: UTRGV Winds (Edinburg, TX)

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DAYTON, OH CHAMPIONS SCHOLASTIC A WINDS: Carlisle HS (Carlisle, OH) SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS: Miamisburg HS (Miamisburg, OH) INDEPENDENT OPEN WINDS: Chromium Winds (Rosemont, IL)

MO NROE TOWNSHIP, NJ CHAMPIONS SCHOLASTIC A WINDS: Dartmouth HS (Dartmouth, MA) INDEPENDENT A WINDS: Vortex Indoor Winds (Syracuse, NY)

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