The Harrison Hoya Winter Guard team finished in Second Place in the Scholastic A division at the Southern Association for Performance Arts (SAPA) competition at Alpharetta High School. The Hoyas also earned first place ratings in the Equipment and Movement categories, and improved their overall score another four points.
Next up are the SAPA Championships on March 27 at Buford City Arena, where Harrison will compete among 30 Scholastic A schools.
Performing their show entitled “A Piece of the Crown,” Harrison’s Winter Guard continued building on a solid start to the 2021 season. In their first SAPA event at East Coweta High School, Harrison’s Guard finished fourth in the Scholastic A division. They followed the next week with a third-place finish at the SAPA event at River Ridge High School, demonstrating substantial overall scoring improvement and earning first place recognition for equipment analysis.
With a soundtrack arranged by Tommy Allen featuring music by Halsey and from Game of Thrones, “A Piece of the Crown” portrays an evil queen storming the castle for the keys to the kingdom. The 2021 program seeks to show that behind every king, there’s a powerful queen that shouldn’t be underestimated. Harrison Winter Guard is directed by Austin Price, in his first year at Harrison.
About Harrison Winter Guard
Harrison High School Winter is a competitive ensemble of Harrison Bands, representing Harrison each spring semester. Winter Guard begins rehearsal in December, meeting outside of classes multiple times each week. Members learn and exhibit marching, music appreciation, dance, drill routines, choreography and more as part of the Guard unit.
Harrison’s Winter Guard is directed by Austin Price, in his first year as director. Performing members of Harrison’s 2021 Winter Guard include Sarah Grace Bates, Serenidy Bento, Yama Bobb, Itza Campos, Sarah Collins, Ainsley Cross, Annabelle DeHaas, Alice Gardner, Allie Gospodareck, Evan Janiga, Sophia Johnson, Rachel Jones, Audry Knighton, Grace Paulson Lovato, Nancy McBride, Isabella Parker, and Samantha Steinman. Captains are Serenidy Benton, Itzannel Campos, AnnaBelle DeHaas, and Isabella Parker. Equipment Managers are Sarah Grace Bates, Sarah Collins, and Jillian Howell.
