
Bragen is a native of Chelsea, Alabama where she first was a member of the Chelsea High School Color Guard and Winter Guard. After high school, Bragen went on to pursue a degree in Nursing from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama.
Miss Hughes is in her first year as the Director of Color Guards at Cass.
Bragen has a tenured performance and teaching history. As a performer, she was a member of the JSU Marching Southerners Color Guard where she served as a captain for three years. In addition to this, she has been a member of Devenire Winter Guard, Reverie Winter Guard, Center Stage Winter Guard, and Etude Winter Guard and Atlanta CV Drum and Bugle Corps. She most recently served on the educational staff of Noir Winter Guard from Atlanta, Georgia.
Miss Hughes is excited to be a part of the Cass family and lead the way for the 2025-2026 Cass Guard!
Miss Hughes is in her first year as the Director of Color Guards at Cass.
Bragen has a tenured performance and teaching history. As a performer, she was a member of the JSU Marching Southerners Color Guard where she served as a captain for three years. In addition to this, she has been a member of Devenire Winter Guard, Reverie Winter Guard, Center Stage Winter Guard, and Etude Winter Guard and Atlanta CV Drum and Bugle Corps. She most recently served on the educational staff of Noir Winter Guard from Atlanta, Georgia.
Miss Hughes is excited to be a part of the Cass family and lead the way for the 2025-2026 Cass Guard!