Credit for this chappie goes to FreyaHawthorne. Shoutout to all the guard peps out there! You guys are awesome and make the show more interesting!
Also, I'm getting a lot of arguments for why band is a sport, but, and I'm sorry to say this, I need more arguments for why band isn't a sport. Come on haters! This is when you're appreciated!
Guard is another part of band, and it's totally a sport too! They have to jazz run at the same tempo the band plays at, while tossing around 6 foot metal flagpoles, rifles, and sabres along with catching them, which means they have to account for the wind constantly. They're also dancing, with perfect style, facial expressions, and all limbs extended, pointed, and graceful. All while trying not to hurt themselves or the rest of the band with said 6 foot metal flagpoles! Yeah, most definitely a sport. I'd like to see you do that and not clock yourself on the head. Unless you're in guard, then I know you can do it!
Btw my high school's band is already one of the best in Ohio for making it to OMEA finals! I'm so proud of us! Olentangy if anyone wants to check it out :)