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Lieut. Candac;e Hiers SUmmer Rowan Casey Hanison Sc;arlett Smithy
Monlc;a Brady

Just as they have in years past, the Tigerette
team went to camp, practiced until their arms and legs went
limp, performed at pep rallies, and danced their hearts out
at football and basketball games.
At camp, the girls did a home routine in front of
scoring judges. Their routine was called Move It and it is also
the one that the team will be performing at Nationals (in
Dallas,TX). Just as important as the trophies and ribbons
that the girls won were the memories they made while at
camp. There is nothing more bonding than practicing in an un-
air conditioned gym (temp.=120 degrees) beside twenty of
one's closest friends. Between fanning a friend that has just Stac;ey Nettl~s
passed out from a heat stroke and doing a JUmp split for the
hundreth time, a re-evaluation on one's life seems to be in
order. SUch as what in the world possessed one to do this
crazy sport called dancing. Then, just a few moments later,
the music starts up and it becomes clear as to what cause
led one to this gym. It was because of two loves.
The first was the need to express oneself, to
turn on music and become as one with it. To be able to float
through the air, and answer to no one but the wind. The other
purpose was to have a family. Not a family in the strictest
sense of the word, but people that love one, people that know
one --nside and out As non-sensical as it may sound, onoe you
have been a member, you never leave. At least, not in spirit
This year there will, however, be twelve members
whose bodi9S will be moVlng on. After danc1ng as long as s1x
years, they must put away their jazz shoes and pep dress in
favor of a purple robe. It will be hard to say where each one
will go after crossing that wooder. stage. No matter what,
though, their old shoes will be resting patiently in their boxes,
awaiting their release. Just as any of their 'sisters' will be
ready to lend a helping hand, should the need arise. Once a
dancer, always a dancer.- L Collins