Color Guard adds that extra element of pageantry to the Spartan Marching Band. Led by Advisor Ellen Carl and assisted by Laurie Selle, this group is comprised completely of volunteers. They do not have a class during school but meet on their own time to practice and are part of all Marching Band rehearsals. During Pep Band season Color Guard is active in the stands, cheering on the basketball teams and dancing with the band.

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Joe Carl, unlike most Band Directors, places the Color Guard in front of the band for parades.  It's an exciting parade moment when, before you can even hear the band, you can see the flags flying, spinning, and whipping through the air, announcing the arrival of the Spartans from Sumner!