Winter Guard Notes

    What is Winterguard? WGI describes the activity of Winterguard as "Sport of the Arts” and Norwalk High School has adopted the motto "Art in Motion." Both of these slogans truly express the heart of Winterguard. The students use flags,
sabre, rifles and sometimes other props along with dance movement, body expression and drill patterns to express the theme of their show which is choreographed to recorded music. Norwalk Winterguard program is sponsored by the The Norwalk Marching Bears under the direction of Jeffrey Smith. Norwalk sponsors two guards – Scholastic AA and Scholastic Open.

   The Norwalk High School Scholastic AA Winterguard is a group of students who desire to learn the skills and techniques of color guard. They can be in any grade from 6th to 12th. This year the guard is performing Harry Connick Jr.’s remake of “Workin’ In a Coal Mine.” The 2008 Creative Instructional staff include Rachel Lowery, Julie Ritch and Kirk Myers. Thirteen guard members under the leadership of Captain Mallory Papp began learning their show in December and will perform at competitions in the MAC circuit.

   The Norwalk High School Scholastic Open Winterguard in 2007 was under the direction of Jackie Kelly, Bert Serrano, Doug Oravez, Syreeta Jackson. Fourteen guard members under the leadership of Captains Maddie Cimino, Aimee Gharis and Alli Harter started in November practicing part of the week for the Liberty Bowl and the balance of the week learning the 2007 Winterguard show which will be performed for the first time on January 13. (2008 O Guard bio. coming soon.)

   Winterguard is a wonderful experience. The girls, whether they are in A Guard or Open Guard, work hard and are truly dedicated. They are disciplined performers who enjoy the competition and camaraderie.

 See Open Guard and AA Guard Winterguard Schedules on Schedule Page