Kilgore College - Ranger Yearbook (Kilgore, TX)

Page 24 text:

Top-Emotions arc heavy as the Rangcrcttc hopefuls wail to see their numbers as the board (above) with new selections is lowered from secrecy above Dodson auditorium stage.Opposite page, top-Vicki Young presents her baton to Kim Barnett, as LaNette Falls, left.and Jeanic McAllister and Lisa Fortenberry, right, look on.Opposite page. bottom-Lisa Kirkpatrick, Kim Barnett and Lisa Forterberry go through drills after making the ‘Rettes during “Show-off Night in Masters Gym. Swiiigslers for 1984-85 include from left to right: Julianna Lira. Sherry Hunt, JoHanna Walker, Kim Wild, Kim Barnett, De’Lce Rushing, Silvia Paquin and Ginger Kimes. 20

Page 23 text:

Opposite page, top- Base drum player Randy Ivy takes a breather while Assistant Director Mike Turpin walks down the line of musicians to check spacing during one of the long, hot practice sessions. Opposite page, bottom- Eric Gray plays the scales during band warmup at the practice field. This page, left- Ranger Band Director Jerry Hale calls for attention during a practice session. This page, below- Ranger Band officers for the 1984-85 year from left are: (back row) Stewart Davis, Jackie Weldon and Taylor Reynolds (front row from left) Kelly Rawlings, Melissa McCathran and Lori Hooker. This page, bottom- Drum Major Melissa McCathran directs the band while band twirlers practice a routine for a football halftime show.

Page 25 text:

’Rettes prepare for Shrine Bowl The KC Rangcrettcs traveled and performed from Kilgore to San Francisco this year. They began with tryouts before school started and continued working on routines for halftime performances at football games. After a Christmas break, the group trained hard to be ready for their annual Cotton Bowl performance in Dallas on New Year’s Day. From there the drill team flew to San Francisco to entertain at the East-West Shrine Bowl. The year ended with the spring Rangcrcttc Revels show. The Rangerettes originated in 1940 when Gussie Nell Davis, their first director, was asked to come up with an act that would keep people in their seats during football halftime. She probably didn’t plan it, but the Kilgore Rangerettes were the first and have perhaps become the world’s most famous halftime chorus line. On Sept. 19, 1940, the first Rangerette performance dazzcled the Kilgore fans and did keep the completely quiet crowd glued to their seats as they watched, apparently very impressed with the act. At the end of the show, the crowd cheered and applauded.