Coppell High School hosts Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition for the first time

Hannah Tucker, Photographer
February 23, 2017

A Color Guard Theater Dallas (CGT) member Dain Rodrigue catches his saber during CGT’s performance Saturday in the Coppell High School arena at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition, which is a circuit for color guard members to to perform their winter shows for competition purposes. CGT, an Independent guard, meaning they are all high school graduates, is one of these programs who performed their show ‘Duel.’ Photo by Hannah Tucker.
Coppell High School color guard technician and Color Guard Theater Dallas (CGT) member David Stermer rolls underneath a flag toss and catches it during CGT’s performance Saturday in the Coppell High School arena at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition, which is a circuit for color guard members to to perform their winter shows for competition purposes. CGT, an Independent guard, meaning they are all high school graduates, is one of these such programs who performed their show ‘Duel.’ Photo by Hannah Tucker.
A Fernando High School color guard member poses with her flag during the Fernando Color Guard’s performance Saturday in the Coppell High School arena at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition, which is a circuit for color guard members to to perform their winter shows for competition purposes. Fernando High School show was about farmers and featured farm related items, such as hoes, hay bales, and flag with farm images. Photo by Hannah Tucker.
An Allen High School Varsity color guard member spins her rifle by its’ strap on Saturday in the Coppell High School arena at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition, which is a circuit for color guard members to to perform their winter shows for competition purposes. Allen’s Varsity show was called ‘Illusory Light,’ and featured a large lamp prop at the center of the floor. Photo by Hannah Tucker.
The Warren Central High School Varsity Color Guard tip their hats in their show ‘A Candid,’ on Saturday in the Coppell High School arena for the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition, which is a circuit for color guard members to to perform their winter shows for competition purposes. The Warren Central High School JV and Varsity color guards traveled from Vicksburg, MS. to compete. Photo by Hannah Tucker.
A pair of Paris High School Winter Guard performers end the show with their arms around one another on Saturday in the Coppell High School arena for the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition, which is a circuit for color guard members to to perform their winter shows for competition purposes. The name of Paris High School’s guard was ‘Firefly,’ and was about a love story. Photo by Hannah Tucker.
Aledo Varsity High School Winter Guard performer traces up her arm to her heart at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition on Saturday in the Coppell High School arena. Aledo’s Varsity Winter Guard show is entitled ‘Mechanical Heart.’ Photo by Hannah Tucker.
Aledo Varsity High School Winter Guard performer stares at her ‘heart’ in her hand after catching her rifle at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition on Saturday in the Coppell High School arena. Aledo’s Varsity Winter Guard show is entitled ‘Mechanical Heart.’ Photo by Hannah Tucker.
The Woodlands High School Winter Guard performer snatches her saber out of the air as she stares directly into the audience at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition on Saturday in the Coppell High School arena. The Woodland’s winter guard show is entitled ‘Out of Line,’ and is about the dangers of conforming to society. Photo by Hannah Tucker.
The Woodlands High School Winter Guard performer pushes her teammate down by the neck as part of their show at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition on Saturday in the Coppell High School arena. The Woodland’s winter guard show is entitled ‘Out of Line,’ and is about the dangers of conforming to society. Photo by Hannah Tucker.
A Black Gold member shows the expression of sadness and pain while spinning her flag on Saturday in the Coppell High School arena at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition, which is a circuit for color guard members to to perform their winter shows for competition purposes. Black Gold, an Independent guard, meaning they are all high school graduates, is one of these programs who performed their show ‘One,’ which is a tribute to the shooting at Pulse nightclub in Florida and shows how people have come together to raise awareness and advocate for their civil rights. Photo by Hannah Tucker.
Coppell High School Varsity winter guard member junior Isabella Cantu dances during Coppell’s show at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Dallas competition on Saturday in the Coppell High School arena. Their show is entitled ‘Winter Bird,’ and is a metaphor for being in a low point in life and persevering to a better future. Photo by Hannah Tucker.