Denton High School - Bronco Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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Behind the Scenes Fillies Prepare for Follies prained ankles, shin splints, pulled muscles, ripped tights, holes in the soles of shoes. What does this all mean? To a football player, it means the beginning of football season, but to a Fillle it means the beginning of the endless practices in preparation for Fillle Follies. Every afternoon the Fillies spent hours learning and relearn- ing endless drills until they could perform them by heart. Each Fillie learned approximately five routines for the Follies. There were plenty of routines to choose from. There were the 3-year Fillies' routines lthat is if you've been a Fillle for three yearsj , the classes' routines fsophomore, junior, and seniorj, the jazz and kick companies' routines, the squads' routines lthere are 8 of thosej, then there comes Fillies of the Week's, the officers' routines, the captain's solo, and the Grand Finale. That's alot of routines to learn in two months. ln the actual performances of the Follies, there have been many changes. The showing of the Follies was moved this year from mid-February to March 7-9. A new emcee had to be picked to replace Coach Dwain Bean, emcee of the Follies for ten years, who retired at the end of last year's Follies. Since the Fillies could not afford to pay someone professionally, they conducted an open audition for some of the talented students who attend DHS. Reggie Jackson and Stan Pruett were chosen to emcee the 1985 Follies. The open audition tor stu- dent emcees will become a year- ly event. by Christiane Bartee P Christi King works toward perfec- tion in the iunior's routine. 22 FILLIES

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Fillies - Notjust another drill team ollowing in their tradition of excellence, the Fillies compiled several outstanding awards in area competitions. They were one of three teams at the SMU American Drill Team School Camp to receive a special choreography award with their performance of Thriller They were the very first team to be selected as the Hmost admired team by all 45 teams represented at the camp. They received an overall Division l rating. The Fillies also attended a competition at NTSU on Dec. 15. Also at this competition were some of the top drill and dance teams from around the state. The A Karen Beasley Jenise Fisher Leslie Wilborn Teresa Ryan Sharon McNeil Anne Black Ronna Smith and Stephanie Dye line up in preparation tor their pertor mance on the tleld 4 Renee Murphy and Christi King promote spirit during a Friday pep rally. group received a Division I rating in the jazz, prop and kick categories, giving them the sweepstakes award. There were two choreography awards given in each division. The Fillies received both awards for the 5A Division. Many members were also recognized for their outstanding solo performances. Anne Bresnahan, Christi Morgan and Penny Phillips were named to Who's Who Among American High School Drill Teams. Kerry Davis, Shannon Green, Kim Robison and Joann Uomoeale also stood out when they were selected to participate in The All-American Drill Team. Jessica Allen and Kim Robison were awarded the 'Outstanding Marching Award, while Kerry Davis was awarded the Outstanding Dance Award. During the football season, the entire company was required to learn approximately 13 routines and they practiced extensively every week during the season. To raise money for all their equip- ment, the Fillies hosted clinics, hosted their 3rd Annual Junior Drill Team Camp this fall, worked at a dunking booth at the NTSU Fair, worked at Six-Flags Over Texas, and sold candy and Homecoming T-shirts. by Christiane Barlee and Jason Helal FILLIES 21

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f.Uf,.Z5'S 4 Pausing during a routine, Teresa Ryan listens to instructions. V Trying to synchronize her steps, Joann Uomoleale concentrates on a ditticult maneuver. A Lisa Thomas, .lenniter Adams, Rhea McNett, Penny Phillips, Tricia Reed, Stephanie Dye, Leslie Wilborn and Kelly Johnson practice their routine lor the ,.......auu? 5 Q wb 'Q-.5 W af Follies. 4 Lisa Land listens to a student act during the Follies' emcee tryouts. gf'lTLLLli'-21 .X 1 ,XX X: A Kari Kagarice, along with Anne Bresnahan and Kerry Davis, tries to learn the ditterent steps lor the senior's routine. FILLIES 23