What’s up with Winterguard?

Gems shine brighter than ever at competition

photo credit: Steve Harkins
Triumphant tears // This past month, members of the Wylie East Gems have outperformed many highly competitive winterguards including Aledo High School, McKinney North High School, and Rockwall Heath High School. Their most recent placement at the NTCA SAA/SA Championships was 2nd place overall in district 5A, earning them a glass trophy and silver medals. This year’s guard has progressed very far since their previous year’s competition placements.

writer: Liz Harkins, Copy Editor

This past month, the Gems have outperformed other highly competitive winterguards including Aledo High School, McKinney North High School and Rockwall Heath High School. Their most recent placement at the NTCA SAA/SA Championships was second place overall in district 5A, earning them a glass trophy and silver medals. This year’s guard has progressed outperformed previous year’s competition placements.