LAUREN WOOD | THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — Shanique Hillard, 14, left, and Shaniqua Gilmore, 13, right, join hands and twirl their flags in the air as they run through their color guard halftime routine during practice Tuesday evening.

LAUREN WOOD | THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — Members of the Ferriday color guard practice on the football field for their upcoming halftime routine and homecoming parade for the game against Wilkinson County High School on Friday during practice Tuesday at the high school.

LAUREN WOOD | THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — Lakeisha Green, 15, spins her flag to the count as she and other members of the Ferriday color guard practice and prepare Tuesday evening for the upcoming homecoming game and parade at the end of the week at the high school.