Kilgore College - Ranger Yearbook (Kilgore, TX)

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Rangerettes Schedule Busy, Hectic Year 1982-83 was a fantastic, exciting year for the Kilgore College Rangerettes. They w ere constantly busy wit I practices, football and basketball games, dedication' festivals and many other performances. The year began two weeks before registration with the pre training of Rangcrcttc hopefuls. Girls came as far away a Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington and Ohio to vie for a position with the Kilgore Rangerettes. This year 33 girls were chosen, with 12 alternates. After the selection was made, new members performed for the first time in the annual Rangerette Showoffs, where they showcased the newly-learned high-kick. This year’s routine was set to Hang ’Em High. The fall semester began with a special performance at the dedication ceremony of the new Gregg County Court House on Oct. 2. On Oct. 16, the girls were the opening performers at the Rose Festival Parade. On Nov. 22, they did a show for a benefit basketball game on campus where the Rangers hosted a Yugoslavian team. During the Christmas season, the Rangerettes marched in many local Christmas parades. They also traveled to the Garland Bowl where the Rangers played the NE Oklahoma Norsemen. After a short Christmas break, the Rangerettes returned to Kilgore to practice their routine for the Cotton Bowl. The girls arrived in Dallas excited about their upcoming roles in the Colton Bowl festivities. They kicked-off the 36th Annual Colton Bowl Parade and also did a show in the classic half time feature. Sixteen of the sophomore “rettes” went to Austin to act as hostesses for House of Representatives Speaker Gib Lewis. On Jan. 14, the Rangerettes appeared at the annual Dallas Morning News Travel Club festival. On Feb. 26 and 27, they attended the Houston Travel Festival and performed for them. Another big event for the Rangerettes is the annual Swingstcr tryouts. During January, all freshman Rangerettes are encouraged to compete for a spot in the elite jazz group. The sophomores teach the freshman the traditional dances. In February, the Rangerettes held tryouts for the annual Rangerette Revels. The Revels are open to any talented KC student who wishes to try out for a part in the show. The theme for this year’s revels is As Time Goes By f Through The Decades). During April 23-26, they made a trip to New Orleans where they performed for the National Jr. College Administrators Association and the National Southern Gas Association Convention.

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Left - Jerry Hale, Assistant Director, inspects the ranks and files of the band during an afternoon rehearsal. Below (group picture) - Band members elect officers at the end of the spring semester. Pictured here with Jerry Hale, far left, and Wallace Read, Director, far right arc the 1982-83 officers. They arc. from left, Lois Yarbrough, secretary; Becky Hudgins, reporter; Leigh Ann Collins, drum major; Thomas Magee, president; Jeff Lee, vice president; and Lori Baker, reporter. Below - Tonia Barnes wears the required fish to band practices. The fish must have name, high school, instrument, and college major. ?t

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Opposite page, far left- The 1982-83 Sophomore Swingsters arc Kellye Williams, Karen Langlinias, Michelle Brooks, Lynn Hood. Michelle St. John. Kelly Crow, and Dana Brown. The Swingstcrs, an elite jazz group, is composed of the best performers in the Rangcrcitc lineup. Freshman Rangcrettes tryout in the spring for a position in the group. Opposite page, middle- Lt. Kathryn Ciccio stands ready for warm up during Cotton Bowl Parade as Rangcrcitc Director Deana Bolton beats the rhythm for them. This Page. Top- Rangcrcitc Choreographer Ruth Flynn instructs Rangcrcitc hopefuls in a dance routine. This Page, Left-Rangcrettes Jennifer Jordy, Terri Arrington, and Ann Marie Carter smile for the home crowd during a tambourine routine to Wailing for the Robert E. Lee at a Ranger basketball game. Abose- An emotional Michelle St. John (center) accepts her lieutenant’s baton from former lieutenant Valeric Mort as Andra Langford and Angie Dawson look on. 23