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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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. 

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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!

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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. 

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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!

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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.

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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. 

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