The Winter Guard show season is now under way, with the first competition of the 2016 season held in Beal Gym at South Portland High School recently. A total of nine groups competed, including a 12-member squad from South Portland. Under the direction of coaches Cathy Mills, Tara Carpenter, Hannah Skeffington and Carly Sobczak the group from South Portland performed a powerful, daring and convincing performance, entitled “Henchmen.” The Winter Guard season continues through the month of March with Marshwood High School hosting the state finals on April 3. See www.mebda.org for more information and a full schedule of competitions.