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We are so happy with this resolution! Thanks for all support!

Money in the program /=/ nats trip. A lot of bands prefer to commonly take non-competition trips to Disney or Universal (occasionally New York) or really anywhere to fill in for a band trip. Sometimes they perform in parades there or other similar exhibitions. I would be very happy to see the talents of Ana or Celina at nationals, but I'm just being realistic with existing trends. Also, money in the school and district /=/ money in the program.

You absolutely hit the nail on the head with the entire issue behind Mobley cutting the guard with seemingly little thought to the effect it would have on the kids in the guard program. He evidently never considered the impact his decision could have on so many young people! I’m so happy that the meeting with the parents, guard members, Ms. Stone (the guard director) and Mr. Mobley last night resulted in the decision to keep the guard and to just add a dance team. As a former color guard and band kid myself, and mother of a former marching band kiddo, I completely related to everything you so eloquently said here. I don’t think the director understood the gravity of the decision he had made and I am happy that he changed his mind after hearing from everyone. I am also absolutely thrilled with how the marching arts community came together to help the Dragon Guard fight for the activity that means so much to all of is. We had groups from all over the country sharing and signing that petition yesterday!! Bravo guard world. Bravo!!!

It's official, they have decided to keep the guard and add the dance team. All I'll say is this: As a band director, your main priority should be students, not scores. To all those who defended Round Rock's guard either on social media, here, Reddit, or anywhere else, you are all rock stars. I am so happy to hear that you succeeded, and good luck with your future seasons!

Already at 5K signatures, close to double RR's total student population. I think we see some Austin area news coverage tonight regarding this situation.

Just saw this petition getting passed around called "Save the Color Guard": https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/round-rock-color-guard-gets-to-keep-their-equipment?share=37b2b3f7-c859-492f-881b-bae6d3d3daa0&source=email-share-button&utm_medium=&utm_source=email