Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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Sore muscles, sweat, and aching feet were the trade- marks of twenty-five Midloth- ian girls last summer. What did these girls have in common? They were all members of aux- illiary squads, the Majorettes, the Pom Pon Squad, and the Honor Guard Drill Team. These dedicated girls spent endless hours practicing during the hot summer months. These intense workouts resulted in pressure enough, but the pres- sure only heightened when school began. Most squads practiced every afternoon dur- ing football season. The gruel- ing routine did not slacken up during the winter. The Major- ettes and Pom Pon squads had The Price of Perfection to prepare routines for half- time performances at basket- ball games, while the Drill Team struggled to perfect diffi- cult silent drills for national competitions. The marching band and aux- illiary squads garnered many compliments for halftime per- formances at football games. In addition, outstanding routines were presented throughout the year by the individual squads. The girls welcomed the oppor- tunity to travel to Canada in May with the band as a reward for their hard work and dedica- tion. All of the auxilliary squad members agreed that the sacri- fices required were well worth the extra effort. Dancing to the beat. Pom Pon girls Car- ol Auman and Lynne Ross practice on the football field for Friday night’s game. 16 Student Life Auxilliary Squads Concentration is the key. Sandra Hart- man twirls her rifle for what seems like the hundredth time in preparing for a halftime show. Majorette Karen Shelton flashes a smile that shows how much she really enjoys all the hard work involved in auxilliary squad practices. |

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Twirling fire batons in a special act that the Majorettes perform on Senior Night. Freshman Bobbie Vann’s face illustrates the concentration that twirl- ing fire demands. Afternoon practice sessions were often hot and tiring. Drill Teamer Janet Mes- sick puts a lot of effort into practicing the routine to “In the Mood.” Kicking up their heels, Donna Cook, Marnie Crannis, and Lise’ Hannig en- ergetically practice their routine to the band’s redition of “New York, New York.” Student Life Auxilliary Squads 17