The Friday Night Lights have become a staple in Texas
culture. Weekly football games filled
with parents, fans, athletes, high school bands, cheerleaders, and drill teams!
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In retrospect, drill team was an irreplaceable aspect of my
high school experience. Looking forward
to performing every Friday night provided me the motivation to push myself
academically. Daily rehearsals required
time management, extracurricular participation, and demanded a certain level of
social maturity.
As a future educator, I often consider completing my dance
certification and becoming a dance/drill team director. Although those positions rarely become
available, I couldn’t resist the opportunity.
In reality I have to consider the facts. Compared to those who have continued their
dance training into their collegiate years, do I have the credentials?
Regardless, I will forever be thankful for the opportunities
that high school drill team provided me; friendships, experiences, skills, and
so much more.
Click here for a brief glance at the history of drill teams across the nation.
I do know women who have supervised high school drill teams solely based on a) being on dance or drill back in the day or b) being a young woman willing to take on the task.
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