| Along with traditional sports, debating and band competitions,
color guard activities have become an increasing more important
element at Aquinas. Now in its third year of competition,
the Aquinas Guard is pointing for both state and national titles
during the summer months. During the winter season the seventeen-man
Guard participated in contests throughout New York State and
Canada. Currently its record shows five first place trophies
and a third place win. The latter was won in a state invitational
contest with two members of the Aquinas Guard ill.
Morale, spirit de corps and a sense of accomplishment are
perhaps intangible bit more important products of the Guard
rivalry than the trophies and accolades which soon find there
way to the bottom of dusty bureau drawers.
Exhibiting drive, poise and plenty of color, the championship
Aquinas Color Guard is a welcome addition to the Aquinas scene.
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| The Aquinas Institute Marching Band, holder of a score of
honors and awards, has grown overt the past thirty years to
a superbly trained organization capable of dealing with the
most difficult symphonic works as well as stirring marches.
In state and national competitions, the band consistently has
brought credit to the school. Although most of the marching
music of the band is arranged by its director, Rev, Cyril R
Udall, C.S.B., it is not unusual for the band to perform arrangements
by band members.
Often called upon to perform at civic functions, football
games and band competitions, the Aquinas Marching Band presents
an exciting show. From the first fanfare that sends ceremonial
chords cascading from their furnished horns, the red, white
and black uniformed musicians keep their audiences enthralled.
To make their performance look as splendid as it sounds, the
bandsmen march and countermarch, wheel and turn in fluid patterns
in spectacular fashion.
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