Background
The Clark High School Color Guard/Winter Guard, known as the “Quintessence,” is an auxiliary performing unit of the Clark Cougar Band program. The Guard performs field shows with the Cougar Marching Band during football marching season, and then follows with its Winter Guard season in which the group competes against other guard units in a stage show setting.

Eligibility

The Color Guard/Winter Guard program is open to all Clark High School students; it is not necessary to be a member of the band to participate. Students may elect to participate in either one or both semesters.

Academic Credit

The football marching season counts as ½ PE credit for the first semester of the school year, and the Winter Guard season counts as ½ Fine Arts credit for the second semester.

Leadership


Mr. Jair Klarfeld, associate band director, oversees the Guard program as administrative sponsor.

Mr. Ashley Thornton directs the Guard as the group’s designer, choreographer and instructor.

Mrs. Dagne Fisher serves as the Guard representative on the Clark Band Boosters Executive Board.