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Inside Juxtaposition: Design, Health & The Journey to WGI 2026 | OAWB S3EP47

Inside Juxtaposition: Design, Health & The Journey to WGI 2026 | OAWB S3EP47

Winter guard takes center stage as Becca Anderson and Stephanie Furniss of Juxtaposition join Jackie Brown, Nicole Younger, and Joey Montes to explore how great design meets athlete care. From musical hooks and color theory to safety, mentorship, and inclusion, this conversation celebrates the art and heart of the activity.

OAWB Journey to WGI 2026: Follow our exclusive coverage of Juxtaposition Winter Guard all season for weekly rehearsal updates and design insights as they prepare for WGI Finals.

Episode Highlights
• Juxta’s design and storytelling approach
• Injury prevention and health culture in elite programs
• Color psychology and creative decision-making
• Mentorship and generational collaboration
• Honest discussion on safety for under-18 performers
• Feel-good “Gush & Go” wins from the panel

News Stories
Chad Smith scholarship • Gladys Wright legacy • WGI DEI programs • Macy’s Parade bands • Vandegrift community response

Panelists: Jackie Brown (@spintronixguard), Nicole Younger (@o2bnpjs), José “Joey” Montes III (@marchingbymontes)
Guests: Becca Anderson (@becca.anderson23 | @becca.anderson2397) & Stephanie Furniss (@sfurn4) – @juxtapositionwinterguard
Sponsors: Peak Group Travel (@peak.group.travel) | Guard Closet (@guardcloset)

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Episode Highlights

Juxta’s design and storytelling approach

Injury prevention and health culture in elite programs

Color psychology and creative decision-making

Mentorship and generational collaboration

Honest discussion on safety for under-18 performers

Feel-good “Gush & Go” wins from the panel

News Stories

Chad Smith scholarship • Gladys Wright legacy • WGI DEI programs • Macy’s Parade bands • Vandegrift community response

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Winter guard takes center stage as Becca Anderson and Stephanie Furniss of Juxtaposition join Jackie Brown, Nicole Younger, and Joey Montes to explore how great design meets athlete care. From musical hooks and color theory to safety, mentorship, and inclusion, this conversation celebrates the art and heart of the activity.

✨ OAWB Journey to WGI 2026: Follow our exclusive coverage of Juxtaposition Winter Guard all season for weekly rehearsal updates and design insights as they prepare for WGI Finals.

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