Each high school student in color guard must participate in the fall guard with the marching band. The fall color guard begins training sessions in mid-late April. They rehearse one to two weeks in June, perform in the Brownsburg 4th of July Parade, and for a week and half before the school year begins. The marching band season ends in early November. After the fall season, students are placed in a winter guard that matches their particular skillset.
Current Winter Guards
Open Guard
– The Open Guard is the advanced high school color guard.
Regional A Guard
– The Regional A Guard is the intermediate high school and middle school color guard.
Cadet Guard
– The Cadet Guard is designated for the beginners. This group is usually comprised of middle school students and some high school students.
2023-2024 Winter Guard Accomplishments
Open Guard
- Indiana High School Color Guard Association (IHSCGA) Plainfield Contest – First place in Open Class
- IHSCGA Brownsburg Contest – First place in Open Class
- Winter Guard International (WGI) Avon Regional – Third place in Open Class
- IHSCGA State Finals – Second place in Open Class
- WGI Mideast Power Regional in Cincinnati, OH – Fifth place in Open Class
- WGI World Championships – Advanced to semi-finals
Regional A Guard
- Indiana High School Color Guard Association (IHSCGA) Westfield Contest – Second place in their class/group
- IHSCGA Brownsburg Contest – Second place in their class/group
- Winter Guard International (WGI) Avon Regional – First place in Regional A class
- IHSCGA State Finalist – State Champion in their class/group
Cadet Guard
- Indiana High School Color Guard Association (IHSCGA) Westfield Contest – Silver rating
- IHSCGA Brownsburg Contest – Silver rating
- IHSCGA Divisional Finals – Gold rating
Color Guard Staff
Jamie Fortuna
Emalee Gillespie
Jennifer Hinshaw
Noren Kaflik
Natalie Kelo
Beth May
Scott Toosley
Justin Sheedy
Aylin Vural
Color Guard Questions?
Please contact: Aylin Vural