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...
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Get the ultimate fan package with the WGI Fan Club. By becoming a member of the “WGI Fan Club,” your tax-deductible donation grants you larger club seating spaces and access to a new private lounge, hosting...
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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...
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By Michael Reed For over 30 years, Daniel Wiles has been a WGI mainstay as a performer, instructor and designer. Following successful stints at Lincoln-Way HS and Southport HS, he has led the Avon HS guard...
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Scholastic A class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement.
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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...
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By Caroline Meister 1978, Hoffman Estates, Illinois—Winter Guard International, known commonly by their acronym, WGI, holds its first ever color guard championships. The organization is practically unknown....
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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 pleasure...
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By Jenny Lyons Streaks of white light, rain slicked pavement; a sleek car in deep red, gliding down the street. A beautiful woman in a smooth ponytail grips the steering wheel and stares down the road...
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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...
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