Try outs for Color guard were held May 3-4. Current guard members hoped that a lot of students would try out; however, they did not expect to accept many new members due to the fact that Color guard is a limited group.

Students trying out had to learn one flag routine, one dance and a few of the basic moves such as tossing and spinning. The guard directors looked for talent, technique and enthusiasm, as well as judging whether or not guard hopefuls can catch on quickly.

“You need personality to get through and shine,” junior Ashley Rehm said.

According to current guard members, new members will enjoy Color guard for many reasons: the positive chemistry between that occurs between members.

“Everyone in Color guard is really close,” Junior Megan O’Loughlin said.

“There is not a lot of fighting like in other groups.”

Not many guys tried out this year, something that guard members would have liked to have seen.

“We weren’t really expecting it,” O’Loughlin said. “But it would have been nice.”

More guys on their team would make guard a more diverse group. Also, the girls feel that it’s advantageous to have a guy on the team because they have more strength, and they can do things girls can’t because they have the muscle tone for it.

“Guys should try out because Color guard is not a judgmental group,” Rehm said. “We’re are very open and will let anyone in.”

The girls feel that it’s advantageous to have a guy on the team as they have more strength, and can do things girls can’t because they have the muscle tone for it.

“We had a good turn out,” O’Loughlin said. “We have 12 new members, and we’re looking forward to planning for next year.”