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Devoted to the Arts - Marie Czapinski
By Jenny Lyons Over 40 years into its flourishing existence and still growing every year, WGI is the vision of six dreamers come to fruition. These visionaries saw color guard growing far beyond the trappings... Read >
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The Professors of Pageantry: Part 2
By Michael Reed Part II In Part I of our feature on collegiate guards, we looked at structuring the guard as a class or extracurricular activity, and methods successful guards use to recruit members.... Read >
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The Professors of Pageantry: College Guard Directors
By Michael Reed Part I One of the most welcome developments in the activity in the past decade is the growth of college and university-sponsored guards. In the few weeks that units have been able register... Read >
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Rooted by Music
By Kathryn Hardison A forgotten computer, locked sound cart and held-up prelims performance turned into one of the Duncan family’s favorite memories performing in Inertia Independent Winds. “One of the... Read >
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A Center Grove Tradition
By Jenny Lyons On the eve of WGI Finals, Olivia Gooch sat with her mother, Julie, in the upper echelons of the UD Arena and talked about the looming prospect of finals night with giggly excitement. Her... Read >
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City of Naperville Celebrates Howard and Victoria Mogil
WGI fans will most likely recognize Howie and Vicki from their longtime service at the WGI World Championships. For over 25 years, they have been raising money for the WGI scholarship fund and volunteering... Read >
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A Global View: WGI Hosts 2017 Japan Clinic
On Saturday, August 20, WGI Clinician Michael Shapiro hosted an educational clinic in Japan. Eager students from all over the country attended to enhance their color guard skills. “It was a great... Read >
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Controversial Shows: Northmont 1997
By Dan Schack My original idea to publish a series of interviews through WGI on iconic controversial shows was spawned through one production alone. This production was one I was introduced to almost... Read >
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A Beloved Fan Favorite: Aimachi
By Jenny Lyons To performers standing in the tunnel of the Dayton Arena on WGI finals night, with their bare feet standing on the cool cement, hearts pounding with anticipation within their chest, anxious... Read >
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The Trip of a Lifetime
Edinburg North HS Introduces WGI Winds to China By Michael Reed Many people dream of taking a bucket list trip to an exotic, faraway place.  Some want to go to a tropical island, or perhaps the... Read >