Thank you for all who came to try out!
Below is the 2016 BHS Winter Guard!
I am so super excited for the new season and the new show! I hope you are excited too! Please, you and your parents look around the website to check things out. Talk about the commitment you are making to our team. It takes a lot of physical activity and outside practice. It will push you! We will laugh and cry this season and have tons of fun!
New members- Please post on facebook, text or email me 4 items.
1) your favorite candy
2) your t-shirt size
3) When is money due and how much
4) tell me "Yes, My name is spelled correctly." or No, My name is spelled...(then spell your name)"
Sierra Buyatt*
Xandra Martens
Rhianna Johnson
Cammie Pollard
Jessica Miller
Harley Willems
Ally Vestal
Jessi Howell*
Michaela Miller-Stout
Cynthia Reed
Hope Brosam
Trisha Hall*^
Danielle Parrott*^
Josh Shelor*
Sadie Messmer
Alice Menken
*Senior
^Original Winter Guard Member
Below is the 2016 BHS Winter Guard!
I am so super excited for the new season and the new show! I hope you are excited too! Please, you and your parents look around the website to check things out. Talk about the commitment you are making to our team. It takes a lot of physical activity and outside practice. It will push you! We will laugh and cry this season and have tons of fun!
New members- Please post on facebook, text or email me 4 items.
1) your favorite candy
2) your t-shirt size
3) When is money due and how much
4) tell me "Yes, My name is spelled correctly." or No, My name is spelled...(then spell your name)"
Sierra Buyatt*
Xandra Martens
Rhianna Johnson
Cammie Pollard
Jessica Miller
Harley Willems
Ally Vestal
Jessi Howell*
Michaela Miller-Stout
Cynthia Reed
Hope Brosam
Trisha Hall*^
Danielle Parrott*^
Josh Shelor*
Sadie Messmer
Alice Menken
*Senior
^Original Winter Guard Member
Miss. Jamie Henson
Jamie Henson is the Assistant Director of the BHS Guard Program.
Miss. Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller is the Assistant Director of the BHS Guard Program. She is a Biology Major and will be applying to graduate schools in the near future to become an occupational therapist, focusing on patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Ms. Miller began her guard career in 2004, spinning on the Varsity Weapon line at Hickman Mills High School. During her tenure at HMHS she received numerous awards including best field auxiliary at Carrolton Band Day and several honorable mentions from MCCGA Circuit Judges. After a color guard hiatus, Amanda returned to the guard community in 2012 as Belton High's Assistant Coach. While at BHS, her Rifle and Flag choreography has received high praise from several festivals, including the KU Central States Festival.
Ms. Miller began her guard career in 2004, spinning on the Varsity Weapon line at Hickman Mills High School. During her tenure at HMHS she received numerous awards including best field auxiliary at Carrolton Band Day and several honorable mentions from MCCGA Circuit Judges. After a color guard hiatus, Amanda returned to the guard community in 2012 as Belton High's Assistant Coach. While at BHS, her Rifle and Flag choreography has received high praise from several festivals, including the KU Central States Festival.
Contact Information:
Phone: 816-866-3832
Email: muppman@bsd124.org Twitter: @BHS_Guard To sign up for Text Reminders text "@coachupp" to (267) 281-1992 To sign up for E-Mail Reminders, email coachupp@mail.remind101.com |
If you has any questions or concerns about anything as the season progresses, please let one of the coaches know. It is best to snag one of us before or after rehearsal. You are also more than welcome to send Mr. Uppman a quick email or give a phone call.
Any of the BHS Guard Staff would love to discuss the handbook, the guard program or anything else we can do to assist your student in their life as a successful high school student. |
Mr. Matthew Uppman
Matthew Uppman is Director of Belton’s Guard Programs. He has a Bachelors of Arts in Education with emphasis in Elementary and Special Education from Graceland University. He is currently the Site Director for a LINC Program in the Kansas City, MO School District.
Mr. Uppman has been in the guard world since his freshman year of high school. In 2007, he was a Gold Medalist in the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association's Scholastic C Division. From 2009 to 2011, he performed with Synchronicity Winter Guard and has three Mid-Continent Independent A Medals. In 2009, Synchronicity went to Semi-finals in the Winter Guard International World Championships. In 2012, Matt preformed with Panache Winter Guard. During this season the team not only was promoted from Regional Class to Independent Class, they were awarded Silver Medals at Circuit Championships. In the 2014 season, Mr. Uppman ended his performing career and aged-out with Synchronicity. Mr. Uppman has had several students go on to preform with higher level guard programs. Previously he has been the Head Flag and Pom Coach at Warford Elementary School and the Assistant Color and Winter Guard Director at Lawson High School. Mr. Uppman would like to thank
the following coaches/teachers for their support. Thanks! Chris Sullivan, Belton High and Freshman Center Erin Howard, Yeokum MS/Belton High Kristy Humbard, Lawson HS Connie Mogg, Smithville HS Rebecca Westmoreland, Blue Springs South HS Liz Kenue, Lees Summit West HS Brenda Snorgrass, Ruskin HS Jesse Skarr, Warrensburg HS Anna Tantaro Jennifer Neimann Sara Corrigan |
Miss. Alyssa Drewel
Alyssa Drewel is the newest addition to the Belton Guard Staff. She is currently working as a Sell-lebrity at Old Navy.
Ms. Drewel began her guard career in 2009 at Lee's Summit West High School. She became captain for the 2012/13 fall and winter seasons. In 2013, she was a Gold Medalist in the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association's Regional A Division. For the Winter 2014 season she was an assistant coach for the Summit Lakes Middle School Guard and the Lee's Summit West High School Guard. In addition, she made her Independent A performing debut with Synchronicity Winter Guard, performing in their fan-favored show "Stand Up" |
