Earlier this year, Bri decided to join the high school color guard. Although she is only in 8th grade, 8th grade band members are allowed to join the high school marching band if they wish. Because Bri is in band and loves to dance, she decided to join a friend and become part of the marching band.
However, instead of taking part in band with her flute - which she might like - she found out there was a need for color guard members. So, she joined up.
She practiced in the fall to experience what color guard would be like, and now that restrictions have been lifted and football was allowed to be played, a "WINTER 2" sport season has opened up. This also means that color guard would go live.
So flash forward to last night. It was the first home football game of the season for Danvers (the one last week had been postponed for health and safety protocols). And it was quite an experience. I hadn't been to a high school football game in ages...and it was a lot of fun. The color guard was great. It was awesome watching Bri come onto the field at half time and be part of the festivities. The color guard and marching band were great.
Just as awesome was the game. Danvers was down 14-0 at the half. The team stormed back behind a lot of hard work from freshman and won the game in overtime 17-14.
I was left amazed. During a crazy time for schools and school spots, there were more than 100 students from Danvers as part of this game. From players, to cheerleaders, to marching band and color guard....it was pretty amazing to see.
