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 Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:42 pm
Okay, so, I just need some feedback before I get upset about this.
Almost every school has a guard captain, correct? Well, our school is unsure if we're having one this year. My sister was it for the past three years, because she was doing guard the longest. So, she wanted this girl, Airin (who's actually my best friend. heart ) to be captain. But, if we have a captain, we're not sure who it's gonna be.
Here's the dillemma. Airin's a senior, which is the main reason she was chosen by my sister as guard captain. I'm going to be a junior. But, I have marched more seasons. I'm going into my fifth season of guard, and she's going into her fourth (her second season was also as a soloist, so we don't consider it the same, especially since it was a dance-only solo, basically). This will be my fourth season on weapon, and it will be her first. (she was always the dancer and flag spinner, while I was on rifle line.) However, she's been dancing ballet and jazz since she was, like, four. Everyone says I'm better because I learned before entering high school because of my older sister. My band directors and guard instructor say I'm the best, but the captain of the previous year also has a say. (She's obviously not going to choose me because she's my sister.) Everyone says I'm the best one we have because I have more experience.
But, her and I both agreed that if she became captain, I'd be co-captain, and likewise for her. We both decided that we're not going to yield that much power over the other because we're the only true veterans (and we're best friends who both wanna be captain.) her mom says if I become captain, she's going to throw a fit. (Which, her mom has alot of power in the band since she runs the fundraisers and is Treasurer of the Band Booster Club, who gets us money.) I love her mom, she's like a second one to me. But, I'm not sure if I want her to be captain solely because she's a senior. She wants captain, and if she gets it, I'm not going to be upset. Well, maybe a little. But, because I have had more experience.
I don't wanna bring this up with our instructor or our directors. They always say things, like, 'Concentrate on your work, not on the captain position.' I agree, but the work is fairly easy, so, haha! All the younger girls think I should be captain because I'm more experienced, but think Airin should be it because she's a Senior. I'm not saying Airin sucks, she's actually really really good! (Hence why we win best guard! Haha!)
I just wanted some feedback on this. Her and I are both confused in this, and we're not exactly sure how to react towards any of it. =/
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:01 pm
I say she should be captain this year, and you can just do it next year. smile
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:17 pm
I'd be okay with that, if I wasn't pretty certain I am -not- doing guard next year.
For many, various reasons. I need a job, my wrist is, like, dead (I had to beg to do it this year), i need to be home for my sisters more (mom is a full-time college student) and, well, there are tons more.
I thought about that, but, this is like my last year, too.
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:57 pm
i kinda know how you feel with this. im trying out for captain this year too, and usually our captain is chosen by now, but not this year. theres two of us trying out for captain, and we're both juniors, we have no seniors this year.
at first our band director / guard sponsor said theres never been more than one captain, but a little while back he off-handedly said something about co-captains.
before, me and the other girl couldnt stand each other. now we actually get along fine, and i wouldnt mind being co-captain with her, i just could never stand to be a second to her.
i wont say shes a bad twirler, im mean shes just as good as i am. i just dont think wed have a very good guard if it was just her. of course the girls dont seem to hear me when i tell them to do something, with them it may take two of us to handle them.
...wow. i typed a lot there. O.O
long story short, i understand you COMPLETELY on this.
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Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:21 pm
Suggest to the instructor that you have co-captians, or some other leadership position. In our guard we have 4 - Captain, Co-captian, someone to help with movement, and someone to help with flag/sabre/rifle work.
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:15 pm
I think you should do two co-captains. That's what happened at my high school when I graduated (I was captain). It gives equal responsibility to both veterans as well as equal prestige, something you two (as bets friends) should be more than happy about. You can even call both of you captains; or you could do flag captain and rifle captain, flag captain and drill captain, etc.
But if its one or the other, I'd have to say your friend Airin. Aside from it being the best thing to keep the drama away (mothers can be quite difficult, especially when they're band booster treasurer), but she's a senior. Also, she's good enough to make weapon line, and has been in guard for plenty of years to be a good leader (I'm counting her dance-solo year b/c it wasn't her first season; she still knew how things worked). Also, not to doubt you, but people tend to say "yeah, of course it should be you!" when you ask them about it because they don't want to be mean. (Or, of course, you might be the best and I'm being cynical, but whatev)
Whatever the decision, just remember to accept it and not make a big deal over it one way or the other. A happy guard is a drama free guard
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:26 am
All I want to remember...
I believe, that if you're gonna be in some sort of leadership position,
that you not only need to be good at what you do
and have more "experience" with being in the program,
but you also need to be responsible.
When your instructor isn't there for practice or something,
you need to be able to be a leader.
Making sure things get done and people aren't slacking off...
Be motivational, so that your guard can look up to you,
and be working hard to become the best guard ever. :]
With that said, if both of you can do that,
then I'm sure you can work it out between you two.
The whole co-captain thing is a great idea, but
it actually really is up to your instructor to choose.
He/she is there for a reason.
So, whether you get it or not, don't be mad or sad,
enjoy your last guard year, as your friend should too.
Good luck!
...Is you and me forever.
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:37 pm
Problem solved! =D
Airin and I both decided to take up the responsibilities. We don't really want to know who they chose. We both have all the perks and drags about captain - treated harsher than others, the responsibilities, and retreat. So, we're doing better right now.
They tried to make this Sophomore co-captain with her, and I had a super freak-out. Not because it was a big deal, but, it was the last thing to send me over the edge, y'know?
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:56 pm
sopomores = ew.
no offense.
im glad ya'll are working together now!
having two captains isnt so bad. ^_^
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