WARREN CENTRAL COLOR GUARD & WINTER GUARD
Building memories that last a lifetime!
The Warren Central Color Guard is Warren Central High School's most award-winning student organization. For decades, the Warren Township Color Guards have provided world-class, life-changing performing arts experiences for hundreds of students.
Please take a look at our site to learn more about our programs. Check out the videos of our performances & memorable trips.
The Warren Central Color Guard is Warren Central High School's most award-winning student organization. For decades, the Warren Township Color Guards have provided world-class, life-changing performing arts experiences for hundreds of students.
Please take a look at our site to learn more about our programs. Check out the videos of our performances & memorable trips.
DOCUMENTS
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Contact Mr. Meckes at emeckes@warren.k12.in.us if you need help
WARREN GUARD TRIPS & MEMORIES
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OUR PERFORMANCES
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2020 "State" Performance
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2019 Western Region Champions
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2019 World Championships
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2017 State Champions
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2018 Japan Regional Champions
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2017 State Champions
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2018 World Championships
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2017 World Championships
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2016 World Championships
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2015 World Championships
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2014 World Championships
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2020 WCWG Final Rehearsal "Places"
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WHAT IS COLOR GUARD?
ABOUT THE WARREN COLOR GUARDS
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN WARREN'S FALL COLOR GUARD?
- All Warren Central HS students in Grades 9-12 for the 2020-2021 school year. No prior experience is required for boys & girls in Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12!
- Grade 7 & 8 students who were members of the 2020 JV or World Winter Guards.
If you, or someone you know is interested in trying something new, making new friends, performing, and having tons of fun, please Register Here
WHAT IS THE WARREN CENTRAL COLOR GUARD? What am I getting myself into?!
Color Guard is a unique blend of athleticism and performance art.
The Warren Central "Fall" Color Guard is made up of Grade 7-12 students with 0-6 years of experience. We welcome students with no experience as well as those with many years of experience. Students in the summer & fall season color guard will be involved with the Gold Brigade marching band fall show. The members will be trained in basic flag, rifle, and dance technique, while also learning choreography for a 7-8 minute show.
High school students are enrolled in a curricular class that meets every day. This class will focus on the elements of dance, movement, choreography and us of equipment (flags, rifles, sabers). This group will have rehearsals outside of the school day Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students are required to attend co-curricular rehearsals and performances.
THE WARREN CENTRAL GOLD BRIGADE COLOR GUARD IS A 2-TIME SCHOLASTIC A CLASS STATE CHAMPION!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What will members learn?
The lessons learned as a member of the color guard extend well beyond the physical spinning and dancing techniques that are taught. While these are important, more important are those “not-so-obvious” attributes and skills members will gain such as: Teamwork, Strength (physically, mentally, and emotionally), Perseverance, Confidence, Dedication, FUN, Excellence, Pride, Passion, Leadership, Time- Management, Creativity, and a High Standard of Personal Achievement.
Who Joins Color Guard?
The Color Guard brings together many different types of people, with many different backgrounds and levels of experience. There is no one “color guard type.” Becoming a member of the color guard helps individuals to meet and become friends with people they may not have known otherwise. Because the color guard boasts such a diverse population, members are able to learn a variety of new ideas and skills simply by learning from each other.
Can BOYS join the Color Guard?
The Warren Color Guard is open to all Girls AND Boys! We are recruiting as many boys as we can find this year to perform in our rifle line. There are thousands of males all over the country that love performing in color guard.
Why should I/my child join the Color Guard?
⚐ To try something new
⚐ To have FUN!
⚐ To make new friends from all three middle schools
⚐ To learn new physical skills or get in better shape
⚐ To perform and compete
⚐ To be part of a team
⚐ To strive for excellence and reach personal as well as team goals and dreams
⚐ To receive equipment skills and dance training from a highly experienced staff
When does the season start?
The season typically starts in May or June. Throughout the season, the members rehearse 2-3 times per week at Warren Central High School. Performances occur at Friday night home football games at WCHS and on competitions are on Saturdays during September and October.
Being a member of the color guard offers individuals the opportunity to work (really) hard, but also play (really) hard!! Members rehearse, perform, and compete as a team, while also achieving individual success. Be prepared to work hard, sweat, laugh, cry with joy, scream with excitement, and have a blast!!
For any further questions or more information, please contact Mr. Meckes: at emeckes@warren.k12.in.us
Stay connected with the Warren Color Guards on Twitter @WCWinterGuard
The lessons learned as a member of the color guard extend well beyond the physical spinning and dancing techniques that are taught. While these are important, more important are those “not-so-obvious” attributes and skills members will gain such as: Teamwork, Strength (physically, mentally, and emotionally), Perseverance, Confidence, Dedication, FUN, Excellence, Pride, Passion, Leadership, Time- Management, Creativity, and a High Standard of Personal Achievement.
Who Joins Color Guard?
The Color Guard brings together many different types of people, with many different backgrounds and levels of experience. There is no one “color guard type.” Becoming a member of the color guard helps individuals to meet and become friends with people they may not have known otherwise. Because the color guard boasts such a diverse population, members are able to learn a variety of new ideas and skills simply by learning from each other.
Can BOYS join the Color Guard?
The Warren Color Guard is open to all Girls AND Boys! We are recruiting as many boys as we can find this year to perform in our rifle line. There are thousands of males all over the country that love performing in color guard.
Why should I/my child join the Color Guard?
⚐ To try something new
⚐ To have FUN!
⚐ To make new friends from all three middle schools
⚐ To learn new physical skills or get in better shape
⚐ To perform and compete
⚐ To be part of a team
⚐ To strive for excellence and reach personal as well as team goals and dreams
⚐ To receive equipment skills and dance training from a highly experienced staff
When does the season start?
The season typically starts in May or June. Throughout the season, the members rehearse 2-3 times per week at Warren Central High School. Performances occur at Friday night home football games at WCHS and on competitions are on Saturdays during September and October.
Being a member of the color guard offers individuals the opportunity to work (really) hard, but also play (really) hard!! Members rehearse, perform, and compete as a team, while also achieving individual success. Be prepared to work hard, sweat, laugh, cry with joy, scream with excitement, and have a blast!!
For any further questions or more information, please contact Mr. Meckes: at emeckes@warren.k12.in.us
Stay connected with the Warren Color Guards on Twitter @WCWinterGuard
OUR TEAMS - FALL & WINTER SEASONS:
SUMMER/FALL GUARD:
Warren Central Color Guard - (June thru October) The "fall guard" is made up of Grade 7-12 students with 0-6 years of experience. This is our largest team and it welcome students with no experience as well as those with many years of experience. Students in the summer & fall season color guard will be involved with the Gold Brigade marching band fall show. High school students are enrolled in a curricular class that meets every day. This class will focus on the elements of dance, movement, choreography and us of equipment (flags, rifles, sabers). This group will have rehearsals outside of the school day Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students are required to attend co-curricular rehearsals and performances.
After the fall marching season, this group will be divided into the different levels for Winter Guard. The Warren Central Winter Guard program is recognized as some of the best throughout the state and country and have been named IHSCGA State Champions, TriState Champions and WGI World Championship Finalists. If you have questions about Color Guard or Winter Guard please contact Mr. Meckes (emeckes@warren.k12.in.us, 317.532.6200 Ext: 4693)
WINTER GUARD:
Cadet Winter Guard - (November thru March) The Cadet Guard is made up primarily of Grade 5-8 students from the three middle schools in Warren Township with 0 to 2 years of experience. An audition will be required for this group. This group will perform many times throughout the winter season. Their season will conclude in mid-March at the IHSCGA Division Finals in Indianapolis, IN.
JV / "A" Winter Guard - (November thru March) The "JV" Guard or "A" Guard is made up of students from Warren Township Middle Schools AND Warren Central HS that have 1-3 years of guard experience. An audition will be required for this group. This group will perform many times throughout the winter season. Their season will conclude in mid-March at the IHSCGA Division Finals in Indianapolis, IN.
World Winter Guard - (November thru April) The World Guard is made up of students from Warren Central HS that have advanced guard experience. An audition will be required for this group. This group will perform many times and travels extensively throughout the course of the winter season. Their season will conclude in mid-April at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH.
If you have questions about Color Guard or Winter Guard please contact Mr. Meckes (emeckes@warren.k12.in.us, 317.532.6200 Ext: 4693)
Warren Central Color Guard - (June thru October) The "fall guard" is made up of Grade 7-12 students with 0-6 years of experience. This is our largest team and it welcome students with no experience as well as those with many years of experience. Students in the summer & fall season color guard will be involved with the Gold Brigade marching band fall show. High school students are enrolled in a curricular class that meets every day. This class will focus on the elements of dance, movement, choreography and us of equipment (flags, rifles, sabers). This group will have rehearsals outside of the school day Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students are required to attend co-curricular rehearsals and performances.
After the fall marching season, this group will be divided into the different levels for Winter Guard. The Warren Central Winter Guard program is recognized as some of the best throughout the state and country and have been named IHSCGA State Champions, TriState Champions and WGI World Championship Finalists. If you have questions about Color Guard or Winter Guard please contact Mr. Meckes (emeckes@warren.k12.in.us, 317.532.6200 Ext: 4693)
WINTER GUARD:
Cadet Winter Guard - (November thru March) The Cadet Guard is made up primarily of Grade 5-8 students from the three middle schools in Warren Township with 0 to 2 years of experience. An audition will be required for this group. This group will perform many times throughout the winter season. Their season will conclude in mid-March at the IHSCGA Division Finals in Indianapolis, IN.
JV / "A" Winter Guard - (November thru March) The "JV" Guard or "A" Guard is made up of students from Warren Township Middle Schools AND Warren Central HS that have 1-3 years of guard experience. An audition will be required for this group. This group will perform many times throughout the winter season. Their season will conclude in mid-March at the IHSCGA Division Finals in Indianapolis, IN.
World Winter Guard - (November thru April) The World Guard is made up of students from Warren Central HS that have advanced guard experience. An audition will be required for this group. This group will perform many times and travels extensively throughout the course of the winter season. Their season will conclude in mid-April at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH.
If you have questions about Color Guard or Winter Guard please contact Mr. Meckes (emeckes@warren.k12.in.us, 317.532.6200 Ext: 4693)
Our History: Warren Color Guards Through the Years
2020
WGI Scholastic World Regional Finalist
IHSCGA Scholastic World State Finalist
IHSCGA Festival Class Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class Participant
2019
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (10th Place)
WGI Western Regional (1st Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating
2018
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (14th Place)
WGI Japan (1st Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating (8th Place)
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Silver Rating
ISSMA Scholastic A Class State Champions - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
2017
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (12th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Prelims Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Silver Rating
ISSMA Scholastic A Class State Champions - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
2016
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (10th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating
2015
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (5th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2014
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (6th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals State Runner-Up
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2013
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (7th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2012
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (3rd Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (4th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2011
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (4th Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (10th Place)
IHSCGA AA Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2010
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (3rd Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (8th Place)
IHSCGA AAA Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
ISSMA Open A Class State Finalist - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
2009
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (3rd Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (5th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA B Class State Divisional Finals (1st Place)
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2008
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (5th Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (11th Place)
IHSCGA A Class State Prelims Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
ISSMA Open A Class State Finalist - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
2007
IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place)
WGI Scholastic Open Silver Medalist (2nd Place)
TriState Scholastic Open Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA A Class State Prelims Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals (1st Place)
2006
IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place)
WGI Scholastic Open Finalist (11th Place)
IHSCGA AAA Class State Divisional Finals (1st Place)
2005
IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place)
WGI Scholastic Open Finalist (8th Place)
IHSCGA AA Class State Prelims Participant
IHSCGA AAA Class State Prelims Participant
2004
IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place)
WGI Scholastic Open Finalist (10th Place)
TriState Scholastic Open Finalist (2nd Place)
IHSCGA AAA Class Participant
IHSCGA B Class Participant
2003
IHSCGA Open Class State Finalist (10th Place)
2002
IHSCGA Class A State Champions (1st Place)
2001
IHSCGA Class A State Finalist (2nd Place)
2000
IHSCGA Class A State Finalist (7th Place)
ISSMA Open A Class State Finalist - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
WGI Scholastic World Regional Finalist
IHSCGA Scholastic World State Finalist
IHSCGA Festival Class Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class Participant
2019
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (10th Place)
WGI Western Regional (1st Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating
2018
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (14th Place)
WGI Japan (1st Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating (8th Place)
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Silver Rating
ISSMA Scholastic A Class State Champions - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
2017
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (12th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Prelims Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Silver Rating
ISSMA Scholastic A Class State Champions - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
2016
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (10th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant - Gold Rating
2015
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (5th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2014
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (6th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals State Runner-Up
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2013
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (7th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2012
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (3rd Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (4th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA Regional A Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2011
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (4th Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (10th Place)
IHSCGA AA Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2010
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (3rd Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (8th Place)
IHSCGA AAA Class State Divisional Finals Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
ISSMA Open A Class State Finalist - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
2009
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (3rd Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (5th Place)
TriState Scholastic World Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA B Class State Divisional Finals (1st Place)
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
2008
IHSCGA World Class State Finalist (5th Place)
WGI Scholastic World Finalist (11th Place)
IHSCGA A Class State Prelims Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals Participant
ISSMA Open A Class State Finalist - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
2007
IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place)
WGI Scholastic Open Silver Medalist (2nd Place)
TriState Scholastic Open Champions (1st Place)
IHSCGA A Class State Prelims Participant
IHSCGA Cadet Class State Divisional Finals (1st Place)
2006
IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place)
WGI Scholastic Open Finalist (11th Place)
IHSCGA AAA Class State Divisional Finals (1st Place)
2005
IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place)
WGI Scholastic Open Finalist (8th Place)
IHSCGA AA Class State Prelims Participant
IHSCGA AAA Class State Prelims Participant
2004
IHSCGA Open Class State Champions (1st Place)
WGI Scholastic Open Finalist (10th Place)
TriState Scholastic Open Finalist (2nd Place)
IHSCGA AAA Class Participant
IHSCGA B Class Participant
2003
IHSCGA Open Class State Finalist (10th Place)
2002
IHSCGA Class A State Champions (1st Place)
2001
IHSCGA Class A State Finalist (2nd Place)
2000
IHSCGA Class A State Finalist (7th Place)
ISSMA Open A Class State Finalist - Gold Brigade Band & Color Guard
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