Winter Guard's Winning Streak: Top 3 at Two Competitions

By Brian Fisher
Fine and Performing Arts
March 05, 2025

The Herndon High School Winter Color Guard have been true road warriors this season. Having worked on the technique and competition show entitled "Warriors" since November, their efforts have paid off at the first two competitions of the year. At Forest Park HS on 2/1 and Tuscarora HS on 2/8, the Guard placed 3rd out of 8 competing schools.

Under the direction of instructors Gracie Smith, Antares Leask, Sarah Mister, and Salvatore Boenzi, the winter guard is reaching new heights this season. The competition season continues in March with shows at Sherando HS on 3/15, Mt. Vernon HS on 3/22, and concludes with their championships at Hampton Coliseum on 3/29. Go get 'em Guard!

Winter Guard performing 'Warriors' show.
Winter Guard performing 'Warriors' show.
Color Guard in action, competition performance
Color Guard in action, competition performance
Color Guard performance, dynamic movement.
Color Guard performance, dynamic movement.
Guard members, standing at attention.
Guard members, standing at attention.
Action shot of Color Guard.
Action shot of Color Guard.
Herndon HS Winter Guard "Warriors" Show
Herndon HS Winter Guard "Warriors" Show
Guard members performing with flags.
Guard members performing with flags.
Color Guard routine, competition scene.
Color Guard routine, competition scene.
Winter Guard, dynamic pose.
Winter Guard, dynamic pose.
Guard members with flags and equipment.
Guard members with flags and equipment.
Guard members, standing at attention.
Guard members, standing at attention.