Special Awards and Honors Received by Individual Mustangs and Ponies

2009: Mid York Colorguard Circuit Scholarship : Dakota Baley
            Mustang Colourguard Scholarship Award: Dakota Baley & Sharon Drolesky

2007:      Mustang Colourguard Scholarship Award: Karylanne, Kelley

2006: Scott Turner, Bronze Medal, CNY Individual Olmpics, Dakota Baley and Courtney Howard Silver Medal, CNY 
          Individual Olympics, Kayleen Bajgerowicz and Megan Grey :Silver Medal, CNY Individual Olympics,
          Silver Medal, CNY Individual Olympics, Karylanne Kelley and Amanda Whisman)

2005: Justine Bush, Bronze Medal, CNY individual Olympics
          Candice Wilson, Amanda Whisman and Karylanne Kelley, Bronze Medal, CNY Individual Olympics

2004:   Marrainne Armstrong, Bronze solo combo, Rachel Kelley and Bridget Masten, Bronze (combination
           duet) CNY Individual Olympics

2003: Marrainne Arnstrong: Silver Medal, CNY Individual Olympics (Solo combination division)
         Lynda Simon: Silver Medal, CNY individual Olympics (Solo Combination)
        Courtney Gigliotti/Courtney  Howard, Silver Medal,CNY individual Olympics (Rifle Duet Division)

2002: Megan Gigliotti: Gold Medal, CNY Individual Colorguard Olympics (Solo Dance Division)
        Thomas Tarbox: Gold Medal, CNY Individual Colorguard Olympics (Solo Rifle Division)
        Thomas Tarbox: Highest Score of Entire Event (92.00)CNY Individual Olympics
        Lynda Simon: Silver Medal, CNY Individual Colorguard  Olympics  (Combination Division)      
        Marrainne Armstrong: Bronze Medal,CNY Individual Colorguard Olympics (Solo Flag Division)

2001: Thomas Tarbox: Silver Medal; Mohonasen Individual Contest (Solo Flag)
         Amber Davis: Silver Medal; Mohonasen Individual Contest (Solo Dance)

2000-: Thomas Tarbox: Gold Medal; Mohonasen Individual Contest (Combination Equipment)


2002:         Mid York Colorguard Circuit Scholarship Award:
Thomas A Tarbox  (1st Mustang AND 1st male performer in this circuit to ever win a scholarship)

2003:            Mid York Colorguard Circuit Scholarship Award:
Heather Guyer (this makes MTM the first guard ever to have back to back scholarship winners)

2003:         Mustang Colourguard Alumni Scholarship Award:
Courtney Gigliotti (first Mustang to recieve the scholarship also the last of the charter members of the organization to   
                  graduate.)
* 2000 MYCGC Novice Class Bronze Medallists
* 2002 MYCGC IRA Class Silver Medallists
* 2003 WGI Northeast Regional IRA Class Silver Medallists
* 2003 MYCGC IRA Class  Gold Medallists and Champion
* 2004 Recipient of the Robert Morse Memorial Award
* 2006 MYCGC IA Class Bronze Medallists
* 2007 NECGC IA Class Bronze Medallists
* 2009 MYCGC IA CLass Silver Medallists

Below is a list of the young people and adults who were honored with our highest recognition for a member  or volunteer in that given year:  The awards below are what we hold in the highest regard and that is why they are preserved here

The Mustang of the Year                               Mustang Colourguards Volunteer of the Year
2001: Courtney Gigliotti,   Class of 2003                     2002: Nancy Simon & Bill and Cindy Robinson    
2002: Thomas Tarbox,    Class of 2002                      2003: Debbie Lockwood  & Tom and Margaret Tarbox
2003: Courtney Gigliotti, Class of 2003                       2004: Cheryl Kelley 
2004: Justine Bush, Class of 2006                              2005: Carissa Whisman
2005: Karylanne Kelley Class of 2007                         2006: Val Manion, Henri & Conni Smith & Ethel Lounsbury
2006: Elizabeth Lounsbury Class of 2008                  2007: Mike and Katie McConnell & Marjorie Perrone
2007: Haley Manion Class of 2008                              2008: Grace and Keith Watkins
2008: Cassidy Drake Class of 2012        2009: Marjorie Perrone
2009: Carlie Watkins and Cassidy Drake : 2012   
     

The Mustang Rookie of the Year                      The Mustang Spirit Award
2001: Jenn Drake Class of 2002                                     2001: Amber Davis
2002: Nicole Sweet Class of 2006                                  2002: Jennifer Drake
2003: Justine Bush Class of 2006                                  2003: Brittany Tuttle
2004: Stephanie Lounsbury class of 2007                    2004: Christina Chilson and Brittany Tuttle
2005: Haley Manion & Amanda Whisman  (08)            2005: Dakota Baley
2006: Kayleen  Bajgerowicz   (class of 11)                     2006: Dakota Baley
2007: Sharon Drolesky (class of 09)                               2007: Elizabeth Lounsbury
2008: Haley Phillips (09), Carlie Watkins (12)               2008: Sharon Drolesky
           Kaitlin Collins (12) 2009: Sharon Drolesky
2009: award discontinued                            

Rising Stars Award (started 2008)
2008:In rifle (spin): Carlie Watkins
2008:In Movement (move): Deanna Fergason
2008:In Performance (perform): Kaity Collins
2009: In rifle (spin): Brittany Kuhn
2009: in flag (spin): Ashley Demorest
2009: In Movement (move) Kayleen Bajgerowicz
2009: In performance (perform): Mickeala Fergason

The WMVP Award (named in respect to Andrea Willson in 2004 ) The Willson Most Valuable Performer
2003: Jessica Nicholas                                                       2006: Bridget Whetham & Scott Turner
2004: Christina Chilson                                                       2007: Stephanie Lounsbury
2005: Haley Manion  2008: Kaitlin Collins
       2009: Kaitlin Collins
The Golden Beret Presented by members of the MTM Colourguard & Alumni as the highest award given to an adult or                            influencial person in the Mustangs Colourguard Program.
2004: Carrie J. Abate'       2008: Ronald R. Abate' Jr.
Inscription on the 1st Golden Beret Award
For giving countless hours of your time, and for doing it all for the members of the guard without asking for a thank you.
"Without my brothers and sisters, I would not be here today, and because of them I will always be a Mustang."
  Presented 4/8/2004 Carrie Abate'  Director: Mount Markham Mustangs
The Mount Markham Ponies Colourguard Awards est: 2003

Most Improved Flag performer:
2004: Samantha Miller, Brandy Fox
2005: Andrea Riley
(no award in 2006, 07)
2008: Andrea Riley


Most Improved Performer:/all Around
2004:Candice Wilson and Teigan Hoover
2005: Alexis Tennant
2006: The whole guard!
2007: Courtney Thomas
2008: Christina Riley
award discontinued

Best or Most Improved Flag Performer:
2004:Kayleen Bajgerowicz and Emily Smith
2005: Caroline Flint
(award not given in 2006)
2007: Katie Collins


Most Improved Rifle:
2005: Cassidy Drake
2006: no rifles in show
2007: Andrea Riley
2008: Jenna Daley

Best Rifle Performer:
2004: Dakota Baley
2005: Kayleen Bajgerowicz
2006: no rifles in show

Best /Most Improved Movement Performer:
2004: Amy Daley and Sarah Sally
2005: Megan Grey and Kayleen Bajgerwicz
2006; Award not given
2007: Myla Gifford
2008: Myla Gifford

Best Attitude All Aound:
2005: McKenzee Brown
award discontinued 2006-present
The Ponies Spirit Award:
2004: Dakota Baley
2005: Rebecca Flint
2006: Abagail Brooke
2007: Abagail Brooke
2008: Abagail Brooke
2009: Christina Riley

Pony of the Year:
2003: Dakota Baley
2004: Elizabeth Lounsbury
2005: Megan Gray
2006: Rebecca Flint
2007: Carlie Watkins
2008: Jackie Baker
2009: Amber Bala

Pony MVP
2008: Christina Riley

Ponies Rookie of the Year
2008 Courtnee Grosfent and Shelby Hatch
2009 Suzie Philips

Special Recognition Awards:
2007: Jessica Hohn (6 years member )
YOUNGEST continuing member in our guard programs history)

2008: Most Prepared:
       Andrea Riley, Jenna Daley, Myla Gifford

RESULTS 6th Annual CNY Individual Color Guard Olympics
April 7th, 12:00PM MT MARKHAM Sr. HIGH

PERFORMERCATEGORYUNIT
Danielle Connor/Abby Moyer        ME UE Sr.               80.90 SILVER
Amber Fletchersolo        ME UE      73.30 BRONZE
Abagail Brookesolo        Mt. Markham Ponies      72.40 BRONZE     Christina and Andrea Riley     duetMt. Markham Ponies      68.30
Jetaime Linville/Reese Williamsduet    ME UE      67.60
Shawna WalkersoloME UE      79.30 BRONZE
Sharon Drolensky/ Samantha Davis duet     Mt M Mustangs 68.60   
Meghan Isham/Cassie Reedduet   ME-UE       74.70 BRONZE
Scott Turner/Sarah Perryduet       Mt. Markham Colts/Mustangs  66.20
Lauren Brothertonsolo   ME-UE Sr   74.0 BRONZE
Mylah Gifford               solo  Mt M Ponies                                            75.80 BRONZE
Kayleen Bajgerowiczsolo           Mt M Mustangs          77.50 BRONZE
Lauren Brotherton/Missy Garrison duetME-UE Sr   75.60 BRONZE
Scott Turner/Cassidy Drakeduet   Mt M Mustangs   79.20BRONZE
Amber Skobern/Veronica Loganduet   ME-UE Sr & ME-UE    80.90 SILVER
Lauren Brotherton/Jamie Stulirduet     ME-UE Sr    70.90 BRONZE
Scott Turnersolo     Mt. M Mustangs         75.00 BRONZE
Danielle Connor/Jamie StulirduetME-UE Sr     77.90 BRONZE
Heather Mills/Chris MillsduetME-UE Sr /Whitney Point           88.00 SILVER
Cassidy Alson Drakesolo      Mt M Mustangs           73.50 BRONZE
Elizabeth Wirth/ Breanna Ellisduet      Whitney Point      69.10
KaSarah Swarts/Samantha Borisduet Whitney Point     68.50
Elizabeth Wirth/ Desiree HorneduetWhitney Point         65.40
Amanda WhismansoloMt M Mustangs            71.90 BRONZE
KaSarah Swartssolo  Whitney Point              70.80 BRONZE
Amanda LettssoloReflections    70.88 BRONZE
Dakota BaleysoloMt M Mustangs      88.20 SILVER
Abby Moyer/Robin Kindig/Danielle ConnorTRIOME UE Sr     81.60 SILVER
Alyssa CarronesoloNew Hartford Varsity         90.70 GOLD

Audience Choice PerformanceWinner #1: HEATHER AND CHRIS MILLS: ME-UE/WHITNEY POINT
                                  Winner #2 ABAGAIL BROOK MT MARKHAM PONIES
OVERALL HIGHEST SCORE AND CHAMPION: ALYSSA CARONE: NEW HARTFORD VARSITY  90.70




RESULTS 6th Annual CNY Individual Color Guard Olympics
April 7th, 12:00PM MT MARKHAM Sr. HIGH

PERFORMERCATEGORYUNIT
Danielle Connor/Abby Moyer        ME UE Sr.               80.90 SILVER
Amber Fletchersolo        ME UE      73.30 BRONZE
Abagail Brookesolo        Mt. Markham Ponies      72.40 BRONZE     Christina and Andrea Riley     duetMt. Markham Ponies      68.30
Jetaime Linville/Reese Williamsduet    ME UE      67.60
Shawna WalkersoloME UE      79.30 BRONZE
Sharon Drolensky/ Samantha Davis duet     Mt M Mustangs 68.60   
Meghan Isham/Cassie Reedduet   ME-UE       74.70 BRONZE
Scott Turner/Sarah Perryduet       Mt. Markham Colts/Mustangs  66.20
Lauren Brothertonsolo   ME-UE Sr   74.0 BRONZE
Mylah Gifford               solo  Mt M Ponies                                            75.80 BRONZE
Kayleen Bajgerowiczsolo           Mt M Mustangs          77.50 BRONZE
Lauren Brotherton/Missy Garrison duetME-UE Sr   75.60 BRONZE
Scott Turner/Cassidy Drakeduet   Mt M Mustangs   79.20BRONZE
Amber Skobern/Veronica Loganduet   ME-UE Sr & ME-UE    80.90 SILVER
Lauren Brotherton/Jamie Stulirduet     ME-UE Sr    70.90 BRONZE
Scott Turnersolo     Mt. M Mustangs         75.00 BRONZE
Danielle Connor/Jamie StulirduetME-UE Sr     77.90 BRONZE
Heather Mills/Chris MillsduetME-UE Sr /Whitney Point           88.00 SILVER
Cassidy Alson Drakesolo      Mt M Mustangs           73.50 BRONZE
Elizabeth Wirth/ Breanna Ellisduet      Whitney Point      69.10
KaSarah Swarts/Samantha Borisduet Whitney Point     68.50
Elizabeth Wirth/ Desiree HorneduetWhitney Point         65.40
Amanda WhismansoloMt M Mustangs            71.90 BRONZE
KaSarah Swartssolo  Whitney Point              70.80 BRONZE
Amanda LettssoloReflections    70.88 BRONZE
Dakota BaleysoloMt M Mustangs      88.20 SILVER
Abby Moyer/Robin Kindig/Danielle ConnorTRIOME UE Sr     81.60 SILVER
Alyssa CarronesoloNew Hartford Varsity         90.70 GOLD

Audience Choice PerformanceWinner #1: HEATHER AND CHRIS MILLS: ME-UE/WHITNEY POINT
                                  Winner #2 ABAGAIL BROOK MT MARKHAM PONIES
OVERALL HIGHEST SCORE AND CHAMPION: ALYSSA CARONE: NEW HARTFORD VARSITY  90.70