On February 22, 2025, at Frisco High School, the Reedy Color Guard performed at Frisco Flag Night, performing alongside every color guard team in Frisco. This includes junior varsity and varsity teams from each high school, and even some middle school teams.

The event, held at Frisco High School, is a showcase of every color guard in the Frisco area. It includes advanced varsities from high schools, and junior teams consisting of middle schoolers and even elementary schoolers. This is different from competitions, because the focus is on supporting everyone and enjoying the shows, with the added bonus of showing younger kids what color guard is all about.

“I think Frisco Flag Night can help add more growth by showing younger people who are gonna be moving into high school in the next couple of years that there’s options,” sophomore Anna Wilkes said.

Events like Frisco Flag Night are important because they take away the stress of competitions. It’s not about winning, it’s just about showing off your hard work. It can be hard to remember to have fun with your show in the middle of the season, but events like Frisco Flag Night help remind everyone what they love about performing.

“There’s no pressure to be the best, and you get to just have fun in a calm environment with friends who share the same hobby as you,” freshman Remy Huddleston said.

Reedy’s color guard show is titled “Chill Out,” where the guard performs as penguins. The show features members sliding on scooter boards, getting lifted in the air, and dancing to the song “Ice Ice Baby.” 

“I love all of the fun elements in our show, and it’s truly one of my favorite shows we’ve ever done,” captain Manisha Shibu said.

During marching season, there is a similar event called the marching showcase, where all of the marching bands perform their show. However, Frisco Flag Night focuses solely on color guard, and younger color guard groups are also able to perform.

“It’s nice to have the focus be on us this time around,” sophomore Yashita Sharma said.

Reedy’s guard practices three nights a week, and after working so hard events like Frisco Flag Night give them a much needed break. The environment of Frisco Flag Night allows them to sit back and relax, talk with friends and family, and enjoy everyone’s performances. 

“It was a nice break to sit back and watch the other guards perform, and also get to display our own show,” sophomore Emily Shannon said.

Events like Frisco Flag Night are just another way to spread awareness to other people about the world of color guard, and help the students feel more connected to the color guard community. 

“Frisco Flag Night made me feel more connected to the other frisco color guards and like I was part of something bigger,” Wilkes said.