In 2009 Z Winter Guard merged back with Ability Winter Guard and used the Ability name.

Our Members
Top Row, left to right:
Dustin Pruitt, Ally Waddell, Alexis Canter, Stephanie Davis, Kelley Holderby,
Brittnie Schwartz, Jeff Canter
Middle Row, left to right:
Kristina Franklin (Captain), Victoria Brisker (Lieutenant), Amber Hatten, Amy Rappold
Bottom Row, left to right:
Rachel Canter, Beth Rappold, Kaylia Ingle
In 2009, Ability performed in the Independent Regional A Class in the Mid East Performance
Association (MEPA). During the season, Ability took home four 1st Place trophies (Miamisburg, Central Crossing, Bellbrook, Juxtaposition). They were the Independent Regional A Champions and received the Gold Medal at the MEPA Championships.
Ability also performed in the Independent A Class in Winter Guard International (WGI). They placed 8th at the WGI Dayton Regional and 15th in Round 3 of the Preliminaries at the WGI World Championships.
Most Improved
Beth Rappold
Design and Technical Staff
| Bill Burroway- Guard Director Show Designer, Equipment Choreographer & Technician |
| Sarah Diamond Burroway Costume, Floor & Prop Designer | Kristina Franklin Dance Choreographer, Rifle Choreographer & Technician | Paul Rankin Weapons Choreographer & Technician |
and helping with Flag Choreography: Victoria Brisker, Rachel Canter, Stephanie Davis, Dustin Pruitt |
Support Staff
| Elizabeth Gowdy | Luke Johnson |
Ability with their Gold Medals