West Johnston open guard places 7th in Nation during wgi world championship finals - BENSON, N.C., April 25th, 2007: West Johnston Open Guard placed 7th in WGI World Championships Finals on Saturday, April 14th in Dayton, Ohio after 3 spectacular performances from Thursday to Saturday. 18 West students performed their show “J. Edgar Hoover” and brought the house down. The directors and kids were stopped throughout the 3-day competition and in Dayton to receive personal congratulations and praise. 193 units were competing from all over the country and Japan, Canada, Great Britain and France. Other North Carolina guards results Clayton Winterguard – semi finalist Green Hope Winterguard – semi finalist Cary Winterguard – semi finalist First Flight Winterguard – finalist 11th place Scotland High School Winterguard – semi finalist Croatan Winterguard – participant Act One – Silver Medalist Past results for West Johnston Winterguard at World Championships 2004 – WGI World Championship Silver Medalist in Scholastic A in San Diego, CA, 2005 – Semi Finalist in Scholastic Open in Dayton, OH 2006 – Finalist 14th place in Scholastic Open in Dayton, OH 2007 – Finalist 7th place in Scholastic Open in Dayton, OH West Johnston has been WGI regional finalists or champions in all WGI regional competitions since 2004. West Johnston Open Guard has also been AIA (Atlantic Indoor Association) gold medalists in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. David Duffy, assistant director of bands at West Johnston, “The kids were simply AMAZING!! I’m so proud of them! They came together as a team and provided the audience with great entertainment during 3 phenomenal performances.” They were also true examples of sportsmanship by reaching out to all of the other teams with applause and words of encouragement and congratulations! I would also like to congratulate all of the North Carolina Winterguards for their outstanding performances at World Championships. Lance Britt, director of bands at West Johnston “These 18 students are shining examples of our youth and that with Hard Work and Dedication anything is possible. Their commitment and dedication to this activity is remarkable and once again they have represented our school, county and state with pride and dignity.” Photo taken by Elizabeth Tenzca Guard Members: Front row L to R: Katie Nyberg, Ashley Lovejoy, Mindy Pleasants, Amanda Smith, Taylor Jarrett 2nd row L to R: Amy Broderick, Christy Lee, Katie, Dicicco, Amber Hewko, Jesse Walker, Amber Workman top row L to R: Courtney Jones, Lily Hurr, Phillip Franklin, Taylor Hewitt, Stuart Morgan, Javion Echols, Brandi Suggs For more information please contact: Roger Crickenberger, President - West Johnston Band Parents Association (919) 934-9891 cricks4@mac.com
