Athens Winter Guard Teams Dazzle at State Competition

Congratulations to the Athens JV and Varsity Winter Guard teams on an incredible season!! On Saturday, April 2 at Saginaw Valley State University, the JV team, performing their show "From the Gates of Heaven," earned a record-breaking score of 82.555 and were named Scholastic Regional A State Champions. The Varsity team finished the day by performing their show titled "13," scoring an Athens State Finals score of 85.225, also winning the title of Scholastic A State Champions! Senior Megan Van Kampen was also the recipient of an MCGC performing arts scholarship. “This season was very successful, probably the most successful season we’ve ever had,” said Winter Guard coach Sarah Curran. “The students' hard work and dedication was shown at each competition; varsity took first place at all competitions and JV first at 3 of their 4 regular season competitions. The teams worked hard together for their record setting season and State Champions titles.”

“The entire Athens community is very proud of these amazing student performers, who represented the TSD in incredible fashion all season long,” said Athens Principal Dr. Lara Dixon.

Well done to all Winter Guard performers and coaches!

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Photos Courtesy of Troy School District