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Holt Winter Guard Takes Top Prize in Regional Competition
The MCCGA is a winter color guard and percussion circuit serving independent and scholastic guards and percussion lines from Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Iowa.
The Winter Guard Unit took first place in the Regional A division at the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) contest held earlier this month in Hillsboro.
The Indian Guard outperformed six other units with a score of 74.9 to win the title. Following the festival weekend, the Holt Winter Guard was promoted from Regional A to Scholastic C based on their outstanding performance.
The guard is comprised of 16 Holt students and their 2012 show is “Falling in Love,” performed to the music of Jessica Andrews. The unit is directed by Jim Cunningham, with assistance from Kim Kras, Anna Trask, Duane Williams and Mary Barcroft.
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The MCCGA is a winter color guard and percussion circuit serving independent and scholastic guards and percussion lines from Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Iowa. Now entering its 16th year, the MCCGA offers an educational and competitive arena where young adults learn character building, confidence and professional skills for a lifetime.
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