By Stefanie Lojko – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s Color Guard team has started off its season by placing second in a competition on February 2 at Newtown High School. Their next show is on February 9 at Northern Valley High School in New Jersey. Competitions last all the way through to Championships at Trumbull High School on March 30th. Advocate staff reporter Stefanie Lojko interviewed Color Guard coach Pamela Rossman about the work they’ve been putting into their show.

Stefanie Lojko : How do you feel about the season so far?

Pamela Rossman:  Every season is special but this one is certainly shaping up to be quite memorable.

SL: What’s the biggest problem you need to tackle?

PR:  Our biggest challenge is balancing getting new members trained with developing the show at a level that will be both competitive and entertaining.  Time is not always on our side so we need to stay focused.

SL: How excited are you for the upcoming show?

PR: I am SUPER excited for this show.  Everyone is growing and developing their skills and seeing the show come together how I envisioned it is incredibly gratifying.  I am so proud of this team and grateful to be able to work with them.

SL: How do you think the new girls on the team are handling their first season?

PR:  The new girls this season are blending so well that I sometimes forget who is new.  It’s also worth mentioning we have seasoned members taking on new equipment. Everyone is growing which is exciting.

SL: What do you hope for the rest of the season?

PR:  My hope for the rest of this season is that each member has an experience that is memorable and that they are able to fulfill every goal and dream that we’ve set.  I want to see our passion, dedication and hard work be recognized and rewarded, but at the end of the day, I want us to entertain the crowd and inspire other teams.