The Union Varsity Winter Guard concluded its competitive season on Sat Apr 12, with a score of 89.62 and earning a Silver Medal at the 2025 WGPO (Winter Guard & Percussion of Oklahoma) State Championship, held at the Union Freshman Academy. The ensemble’s Matador-themed program entitled “L’arena” incorporated text from Theodore Roosevelt’s 1910 speech emphasizing excellence and courage. Early in the season the skill and artistry of the student performers made their show a crowd favorite. Congrats Union Varsity Guard!
Indoor Drumline Soars to a State Championship & Represents Well in Dayton; Dwyer Recognized
The Union H.S. Indoor Drumline’s 2025 competitive season ended with great success. On April 5 the ensemble earned a State Championship in WGPO Open Classification, and concluded its season last week at the WGI World Championship, held in Dayton, Ohio. The performers and crowd adored the artistic program entitled “Learning to Fly”, which featured elaborate costuming, standard-setting scenic & aesthetic elements, and music composed with sophisticated, technically-demanding, and emotionally charged components. Contending in WGI’s most competitive classification amidst a field of nearly 60 units, the Union Indoor Drumline performed resiliently, with upward movement of 7 places during the course of the championship weekend. Earning 14th place in the preliminary round, reaching up to 9th place in the semifinals, and achieving 7th place in the finals, the ensemble represented Union with professionalism, character, ingenuity, and class.
In related news, Garett Dwyer, Union’s Director of Percussion, was recently recognized by his peers as the WGPO Percussion Director of the Year. Mr. Dwyer’s work ethic, artistry, positivity, and inspirational approach to education make him an ideal recipient of this award. Congrats to Mr. Dwyer!
PICTURED: (right) Union Director of Percussion Garett Dwyer, (left) WGPO Contest Director Kyle Myers
UHS Bands March 31 Update
Spring has sprung!
Applications for the 2025 Union Renegade Regiment Student Leadership Team close for submission tonight (Mon Mar 31) at midnight! LINK TO APPLICATION: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnionBands/_202526UHSBandGuardStudentLeadershipApplication
On Fri Mar 28 our very own Owen Grass and Ellie Thralls were named Mr. & Miss Union for 2025! See article here
VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED (yes, YOU!) for hosting the 2025 WGPO State Championship event at the Union Freshman Academy on Sat Apr 12! Find more info and sign up here now: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UnionBands/UBPCVolunteerForm2025WGPOStateChampionship
PICTURED: (center left) 2025 Miss Union Ellie Thralls and (center right) Mr. Union Owen Grass, joined by Mr. Pisarra (left) and Mr. Dwyer (right)
