DEGA DARLINS

• For the Pep-rally: Pep-rally uniforms, black pep-rally shoes with black socks earrings, hair up in a bun (if I were you I would go ahead and fix it for that night; no bangs or loose hair hanging down) Hairspray.... girls... hairspray.... and pins! No exceptions.


• Make up should be visible.... Kelsey will do eyes this year... be sure to look Performance READY!


• Don't forget your Gauntlets, both red and black! You will not perform without them!


• YOU must take care of your equipment. Even if someone else offers it is ultimately your responsibility. (Red flag, sabre, poms, bags, etc.)


• Uniforms for band members this year will be in the ZEJH Bandroom. Because they are using Dixon while doing renovations on Graham we will have to make adjustments. (it is possible that we can use the bathroom in the gym.. it is hot in there, but you will need some access I am sure; I would get as close to ready as I could before coming.)


• All band members will meet at Dixon for warm-up. Warm-up BEGINS at 5:30.... be early... do not get in the arc late. We will go over together... meet at the bandroom first!


• We will put some things on the cart, such as hats and tamborines....


• Be sure to use your flag bag for your flag, sabre and cape....if you do not still have yours its is probably in the guard room or see.... Lacey.

Just a reminder..... we are a group. It is not about individuals on the night of a game. Come prepared to do your part and participate as a piece of a puzzle and not a star of a show. Everyone is visible and must do her part the entire night... not just on the field.

Remember that our practice time for tomorrow has been changed. We do not have to be at practice directly after school, because Brian is coming to teach more choreography. :D
Practice will start at 5:00 and will last until 8:00. So make sure you have enough water and eat something beofore you come!
Thank you.

What a great surprise for so many of you to stay after your already long day today and help with the Dega Darlins JV and Ellis Emerald clinic. The atmosphere that was created by the additional help and willingness of all involved was GREAT! I am so excited to see such a great group of young ladies so involved in what they are doing and sharing that with others.

As I walked around the room today and observed you all working in small groups with the younger girls, I knew then that I had to mention the amount of quality leadership that we are soooooo fortunate to have in our group. Ever single one of you was very effectively giving instruction, examples and encouragement from the oldest girl there to the newest. WOW! and Thanks! I appreciated your efforts and I know the younger girls did too.

A special Thanks to Lacey for all of your instruction and guidance, as well as Rebekah for taking the time to come back and help out as well.

I just wanted to remind you all about picture day this Monday. As we should all know, it starts at 3.30 and is going to be at the stadium. Make sure you have your hair in a bun and your make-up! Also be sure you wear the appropriate undergarments and bring BLACK SOCKS. The last I heard is that we aren't sure if our shoes will be in by then so socks are crucial (and if you have black jazz shoes from a previous year it wouldn't hurt to bring those).
and thank you for a great first performance last night. Good job :)

See you Monday!