The theme of the January 2025 photo issue for tjTODAY was lyrics. Inspired by “Defying Gravity,” from the musical “Wicked,” this story showcases color guard and their gravity-defying practices.
Members of the color guard practice with their flags during a color guard 8th period. “In the fall, you have to be more versatile,” senior assistant color guard captain Gwyneth Moreno said. “There’s definitely a lot more running around and [you have] to be aware of different instruments and learn music. It’s a more militaristic kind of way we rehearse. In the winter, you’re able to do harder tosses because you don’t have to adjust to any wind.”
From the January 2025 Issue of tjTODAY
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