What Do Those Flags Mean?

"Rise to Office, War, Dictatorship"- Senior Guard member
Christine Nguyen proudly presents the opener flag. 

 Every year, the Color Guard works with a different set of flags. What prompted Mr. Kaldy to choose this particular set for this year's "Veni Vidi Vici" show?

"The flag for the last song adds visual impact," said Mr. Kaldy, "and it has a V on it." For the other songs, "the colors complement the show and the mood. The gold flag complements Cleopatra's costume."

"Cleopatra"- The ballad flag, presented by junior Guard
member Sherilyn Thach.

Guard member Sherilyn Thach said the opener flag reminds her of the sunset."It's really pretty, and I like it," she added. "The ballad flag symbolizes royalty and fits the title of Cleopatra. The red part of the closer flag represents death, so people die."
There certainly is bloodshed in "Veni Vidi Vici," as
Julius Caesar, Daven Lagman's character, and Thach's
character all die at the end of the show.

"With the mellophone solo at the beginning and the sunrise in the flag, the opener is Caesar's call to arms," explained Color Guard Instructor Bruce Paulson. "In the second song, the bright gold represents Cleopatra's wealth. For the closer flag, the bright silver gives life to Caesar, because the Romans do pray to him. But the red accent is there to forebode his imminent death."

"Death to the Tyrant"- Sherilyn Thach presents the closer flag 

Interview: Rachael San Filippo; Color Guard

Interviewer: Kelly Toy
Name: Rachael San Filippo
Class: Junior, 2013.
Section: Color Guard
Random Fact(s): Rachael can talk like Donald Duck and she likes pistachio ice cream.

Photo taken in the MHS Percussion Room during 5th period on 9-1-11.
Now, on to the interview!

Toy: What got you into band?

San Filippo: I took piano lessons when I was younger. And I did color guard because I'm athletic and like sports.

Toy: What are your favorite instruments?
San Filippo: Piano and I've always liked clarinet, when played right.

Toy: Favorite genre of music?
San Filippo: Christian pop and Country.

Toy: How well do you think we're doing now? Guard and band-wise?
San Filippo: Well...I don't know about band, but for guard, the routine is tougher than previous years.

Toy: What do you like about guard?
San Filippo: Guard has a family feel. I think it's a lot more fun than playing an instrument.

Toy: Do you have anything else you would like to say?
San Filippo: I hope we have a good year!

Thanks for your time Rachael! Keep practicing! :D

Interview: Amanda Berryhill; Color Guard

Interviewer: Kelly Toy
Name: Amanda Berryhill

Class: Senior, 2012
Section: Color Guard
Random fact: Amanda's favorite color is blue.

Photo taken from Facebook during the marching band season of '10-11. Field show: Escape.

 Now, on to the interview!

Toy: What got you into band?

Berryhill: I just joined color guard because it's related to dance.

Toy: What are your favorite instruments?
Berryhill: I don't really have a favorite instrument.

Toy: Favorite genre of music?
Berryhill: Kpop! (Korean pop.)

Toy: How well do you think we're doing now? Guard and band-wise?
Berryhill: Well, I don't know about the band, but color guard is doing pretty well.

Toy: What do you like about guard?
Berryhill: It's like a family because we all get to know each other really well and even though it's hard [work], it's also fun.

Toy: Do you have anything else you would like to say?
Berryhill:  I hope we do well this year and have an awesome season!

Thanks for your time Amanda! Work hard! :D