<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Wp7RO_1GnOpRLv00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Wp7RO_1GnOpRLv00" width="2001" height="1460" >5/5 (1) The Marching Flucos headed to James Madison University (JMU) on Oct. 24 to compete, where they not only moved up into the 2A division but also took 5th place overall. While many Flucos are used to seeing the FCHS marching band on the field, in the stands, and in the hallways, a less well-known part of band is the color guard, who perform in unison with the band, swinging flags, tossing rifles, and working with sabres in choreographed performances.The color guard is led by staff members Chris Lamb and Marley Owen, as well as Senior Captains Terrence Allen and Izzy Koph. Younger members include freshmen Khlara Hall, seventh grader Abigail Henderson, and eighth grader Cassidy Hall.Continuing into the winter and spring seasons, the color guard–whose name transitions to “winter guard” when they perform independently of the band–is performing their routine that chronicles the story of a lonely ghost dealing with the five stages of grief as it learns to accept its new life. The group performs to the song “Here With Me” by Dido. The color guard season kicked off with mini-camp meet-ups during May and June before officially starting their collaboration with the band. The guard learned and set drills, adding flag and dance work into their routine, along with rifle and sabre work in the background. Owens helped the color guard practice at Wednesday rehearsals.The Oct. 24 competition at JMU was the band and guard’s third competition of the season. At the Star City Classic on Sept. 26 at Franklin County High School, the marching band placed 3rd in their group, with color guard taking 2nd place in the guard division, while percussion placed 2nd in their division.The band and guard also competed at Charlottesville High School’s Cavalcade on Oct. 17, where they took 3rd place out of nine groups in the 1A division.Once the marching band has its final competition in November, winter guard will officially take over, moving indoors.If you are interested in joining the winter guard, email Coach Lamb at [email protected] or Coach Sam Campbell at [email protected].</div></body>

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The Marching Flucos headed to James Madison University (JMU) on Oct. 24 to compete, where they not only moved up into the 2A division but also took 5th place overall. While many Flucos are used to seeing the FCHS marching band on the field, in the stands, and in the hallways, a less well-known part of band is the color guard, who perform in unison with the band, swinging flags, tossing rifles, and working with sabres in choreographed performances.

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The Marching Flucos headed to James Madison University (JMU) on Oct. 24 to compete, where they not only moved up into the 2A division but also took 5th pla

Color Guard Steps Out as Fall Comes to an End

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