Carmel World Guard won the Gold medal at the Winter Guard International Championships in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday night. Carmel’s guard performed their show “Full Spectrum” to a sold out crowd at University of Dayton Arena.

After awards, Rosie Queen, the guard’s director said, “This guard has been amazing all season. Truly one of the hardest working, determined, and passionate group of young ladies I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They set new standards for Carmel High School but also for the scholastic groups in WGI.”

Carmel won the championship, with the score of 96.25, over strong competition from Arcadia HS (Arcadia, CA) and Flanagan HS (Pembroke Pines, FL). Twelve other winter guards from around the nation also competed in Scholastic World finals including Avon HS, Lawrence Central HS, and Warren Central HS.  For complete results, go to: WGI Finals Scores

“I’m so proud of what the young ladies in our winter guard have achieved this season. They are a truly incredible reflection of Carmel High School and Carmel, Indiana. Through hundreds of hours in rehearsal, they presented an absolutely breathtaking performance tonight,” said Mr. Chris Kreke, director of the Carmel Marching Greyhounds.

Rosie Queen directs Carmel World Guard.  Queen is assisted by instructors Matty Follo, Rory Duffey, and Whitney Stone, “Full Spectrum” designers include Michael Townsend, Michael Gaines, Andy Toth, and Keith Potter.

Saturday night’s championship performance marked Carmel’s second winter guard world championship. Congratulations to Carmel High School’s newest World Champion, YOUR CARMEL WORLD GUARD.