Aquinas Institute's 17-man color guard
captured first place in the International Color Guard Circuit
competition at the Kenmore High School, Kenmore, Saturday evening.
This marks the second year in a row that Aquinas has taken the
championship.
Aquinas earned a score of 93.45 out of a possible 100 points.
In second place was Sherburne High School of Sherburne, with
93.25. The Wildcats Color Guard from Camillus Central School
was third with 92.75.
James Allen of Aquinas won the best commander trophy. He lives
at 471 Falstaff Road, Irondequoit. The Aquinas Guard was presented
the first place trophy, the championship flag and trophies for
the best general effect and for the best marching and maneuvering.
Bishop Kearney's guard won the best drummer award.
Aquinas is currently Erie County champions, Canadian Open Champions,
Optimists International Champions and Gorham Pageant of Bands
champions, in addition to the Circuit honors.
