Kritika Chamakura

Name: Kritika Chamakura

Grade: 10

Years in color guard: 1

Future Job: dermatologist 

Staff reporter Sarayu Bongale sits down with sophomore Kritika Chamakura as she describes her journey as a color guard member. Chamakura recalls the ups and downs of color guard as well as the future she sees with the sport.

Wingspan: Why did you join color guard?

Chamakura: “My friend said that it would be a good experience, and I also had a few friends in color guard, so then I went to auditions, and I ended up really liking it.”

Wingspan: What are some challenges you faced when you started color guard?

Chamakura: “There weren’t really challenges because they went really slow and explained everything so as long as you pay attention and apply the information, you’ll catch on quickly.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite aspect of color guard?

Chamakura: “I really like how the team just feels like a family, and it’s very helpful, too because whenever we go to competitions or anything, you’re not really that stressed.”

Wingspan: What is winter guard?

Chamakura: “Winter guard is like color guard, it’s almost the same thing, except instead of doing it with the marching band, we have our own show with just the guard.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite aspect of winter guard?

Chamakura: “I really like how the whole focus is just on guard stuff and not with the band.”

Wingspan: Will you continue color guard or some form of dance in the future?

Chamakura: “Yes, I would because I love dancing and color guard.”