Meghan Allen
JV Guard Member
Hometown: Raymore, MO
High School: Ray-Pec High School
Major: Psychology
About: This is Meghan's first season spinning in guard! She is involved in Wind Ensemble as a saxophonist, as well as Jazz Band and Marching Band. Meghan hopes to be a forensic psychologist or social worker in the future.
Paige Bockes
Varsity Guard Member
Hometown: Blue Springs, MO
High School: Blue Springs High School
Major: Early Childhood Education
About: Active in the UCM wind ensemble, Paige is also a Community Advisor on campus. Her career aspirations are to teach at her elementary school in her hometown after graduation.
Joylyn Carter
JV Guard Member
Hometown: Lee's Summit, MO
High School: Lee's Summit West HS
Major: Music Education - Instrumental
About: This is Joylyn's first season spinning in guard! She is involved in Jazz Band as a saxophonist and is Treasurer for the NAfME chapter. Joylyn plans to teach middle school band and eventually coach color guard.
McKenna DeVore
Varsity Guard Member
Hometown: Blue Springs, Missouri
High School: Blue Springs High School
Major: Undecided
About: As a freshman at UCM, McKenna is involved in winter guard. She has been spinning for seven years! McKenna is in the process of exploring career opportunities and also enjoys spinning and teaching guard.
Sadie Greene
JV Guard Member
Hometown: Sedalia, Missouri
High School: Smithton High School
Major: History
About: As a freshman, Sadie is involved with the Marching Mules, Symphonic Band, and Choir. She has been spinning for 8 years. Sadie hopes to one day be on Broadway in New York City!
Haley Hochstatter
Varsity Guard Member
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
High School: Parkhill South High School
Major: Social Work
About: Haley is a junior at UCM and has been doing color guard for 8 years. Her career aspirations involve working with children in foster care or medical care.
Kari Kunz
Varsity Guard Member
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
High School: Lindbergh High School
Major: Business Administration
About: Kari is a sophomore at UCM and has been involved with guard throughout her time here. She enjoys teaching guard and working with others!
Madison Posey
Varsity Guard Member
Hometown: El Dorado Springs, MO
High School: El Dorado Springs HS
Major: Accounting
About: As a senior, Madison is involved in Marching Band and TRIO Student Organization. She has been spinning for 6 seasons!
Samantha Reynolds
JV Guard Member
Hometown: Jefferson City, Missouri
High School: Blair Oaks High School
Major: Computer Science
About: This is Samantha's first year spinning in guard! She is also involved with the UCM Marching Mules playing clarinet and as the Uniform Manager. Samantha wants to develop video games in her career! She has loved getting to know everyone!
Destiny Auten
JV Guard Member
Hometown: Marshfield, Missouri
High School: Marshfield High School
Major: Criminal Justice, Minor is Law Enforcement and Corrections
About: This is Destiny's first year spinning in guard. She is very involved in the Warrensburg community while participating in guard. She looks forward to a career in Law Enforcement.
Ariana Badua
Varsity Guard Member
Hometown: Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
High School: Crestridge High School
Major: Psychology
About: Ariana is a sophomore at UCM and has been spinning for 5 years! Her career aspirations include becoming an Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist and or a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.
Makayla Cutler
JV Guard Member
Hometown: Osceola, MO
High School: Osceola Public High School
Major: Music Education, Vocal Music
About: Makayla is a freshman at UCM and is involved with Marching Band and Choir. Her career aspirations are to teach the next generation about music. She has been spinning for 4 years!
Brooklyn Grafrath
Varsity Guard Member
Hometown: Union, MO
High School: Union High School
Major: Elementary Education
About: As a junior, Brooklyn joins us after being on the UCM Drumline for 2 years. This is her first year spinning! Following graduation, she plans to be an elementary teacher.
Barrett Haack
JV Guard Member
Hometown: Arnold, Missouri
High School: Fox High School
Major: Music Education - Instrumental
About: This is Barrett's first year spinning in guard! They are involved in Rainbowtones, Marching Mules, and Wind Ensemble. Barrett plans to teach elementary music following graduation!
Megan Kolenda
Varsity Guard Member
Hometown: Springfield, Missouri
High School: Lee's Summit High School
Major: Occupational Therapy
About: Previous to UCM, Megan attended Longview Community College. She has been spinning for 6 years and is a sophomore. Megan hopes to one day help others throughout her career.
Gretchen Perlinger
JV Guard Member
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
High School: Shawnee Mission West HS
Major: Social Work and Spanish
About: As a junior, Gretchen is involved in National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Association of Social Work Students, Honors College, and more. This is her 6th year spinning!
Crystal Grigsby
Varsity Guard Member
Hometown: Lee's Summit, MO
High School: Lee's Summit West HS
Major: Secondary Family and Consumer Science Education
About: As a freshman at UCM, Crystal is involved in Marching Band and Choir. Her career aspirations include teaching at the elementary or secondary level.
Jamison Spann
JV Guard Member
Hometown: Bellevue, IA
High School: Bellevue High School
Major: Art Education
About: As a freshman at UCM, Jamison is involved in Marching Band and Theatre. Following graduation, he plans to teach high school english.