OFHS hosts winter guard prelims
SEMINOLE- Osceola Fundamental High School is hosting a winter guard competition in the gym on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Eleven middle and high schools are attending, and each is participating in different categories. Seminole Middle School is in the Cadet Class. Lennard High School and Braden River High School JV are in Class B. Palm Harbor University High School and Plant City High School are in Scholastic Triple A. Osceola High School and Riverview High School compete in Scholastic Class Double A. Tarpon Springs High School And Braden River High School compete in Scholastic Class A. Sunburst Arts Independent is competing in Independent A and Seminole High School is competing in the Scholastic World Class. Entrance fee is $15 per person. All of the money goes to the Band Boosters who fund Osceola’s band, guard, and percussion program.
“This contest will be run in a preliminaries/finals format, with finals starting approximately two hours following prelims, and in reverse order of placement,” according to the FFCC website.
“I’m really excited that we get to host a guard competition. Performing isn’t gonna be as nerve wracking because we’re in our gym which is comforting,” said Teagan Redfering, junior and weapons captain.
“I’m really excited that we get to host a guard competition. Performing isn’t gonna be as nerve wracking because we’re in our gym which is comforting,
— Teagan Redfering
“My favorite thing about hosting a competition is guiding the bigger, more advanced guards and getting to know them. Last year, USF came to our school and it was the best,” said Jenna Shirley, junior.
“Every year when we host a competition, we get together at someone’s house and have a poster party. We make signs for each school and write inspirational things on them. I think we’re having it at Jasmine’s house, so that’s something to look forward to,” said Jillian Heuman, sophomore.
“Seeing my friends and family in the gym bleachers cheering for me is one of the best feelings in the world. Knowing that I have their support just makes me really happy,” Michaela Grimm, junior.
“I’m confident that our girls will beat Riverview. As long as they focus during practice and step up their game a bit, they’ll be fine,” said Emily Bordingon, instructor.
“Some of my best friends are in guard. I can’t wait to see them perform on Saturday,” said Madison Murphy, junior.
