I couldn’t believe it! There I was, sitting in the bleachers at Copiague HS, waiting for our CGX colorguard to make their first appearance ever in Winterguard Competition. The audience was all set to go. We had already seen some indoor percussion groups and a few independent and middle school winterguards perform. Then the girls entered, with the most confident look I have ever seen! They set down their flags, got into position and they began their show. Is this a first year Winterguard? No way! They are amazing! Moving through the non-stop drill with precision, the guard did a series of arm moves to the music, and then went to the flags, picking them up as they continued an amazing performance from beginning to end. We were amazed and many in the audience were surprised that this was the first time out in Winter competition for this group. There were a few hiccups, a flag misplaced due to the girls never performing the show in the big gym. No problem, Lauren, having no flag to use, modified her moves to look like a dance routine to the two other flags as they performed their trio in the opening tune. Genius! And when another flag was in the wrong place, Alana saved the day by picking up another flag, since that sequence needed everyone with a flag for the routine to work correctly! Her quick thinking amazed us, and made a more positive situation for the judges to see!
Yes, believe it or not, this was the CGX’s first performance in competition......ever! Unbelievable! They have in one season turned themselves into champions, surpassing any expectation that could ever be placed on a first time guard.
Congratulations to the captains, Jessica Margulis, Lauren Passaro, and Faye Sun. Their hard work and dedication are definitely paying off! Their leadership is incredible.
Congratulations to Ms. McMahon who has, in one season, made an incredible impression on the Colorguard Activity, surely becoming one of the top coloruard directors in the country! Her rapport with the girls, while leading them is unparalleled. Her love for her students is clear to anyone who has worked with her. Ms. McMahon’s style and guidance has totally forged the way for us to have one of the best guards anywhere! Thanks to Mr. Bennett for his incredible drill, instructing the girls, and helping with all those little things which make us incredible. And thanks to Mr. Downey, whose tireless dedication, encouragement, and teaching has helped to bring this guard to this level.
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