Dega Darlins 2011
This past year has been such an unforgettable experience. I never would have imagined we would get this close and be so strong. We began this year with weak friendships and are now preparing to end it as a family, an extremely close one at that.
We have gone through a lot over the years, and we have always gotten through it together (Which is more than most any group of teenage girls could ever say).
Each one of you means more to me than words could ever express, and I know that I will never forget any of you and any part of this year.
You are my sisters now.
Seniors- I really don't know what I am going to do without you all...
Bobbi- We are the only girls left from the first year of winterguard. You are a beautiful and strong person and dancer. You have the most amazing dry sense of humor that never fails to brighten my day. I hate so much that I spent most of our first two years as Dega Darlins not getting that close to you. I'm going to miss you so much. I love you and I will always be here for you like you have been for me. (and thank you again for the swiss rolls last year!) :]
Gereka- "ohh yeah" I can definitely say that I regret not getting to know you last year. You and Ariel both came straight onto this guard with the strength of any vet. You have truly amazing leadership skills and are so helpful to all of us. I love how you aren't afraid to tell us things the way they are. You can always make me laugh, and more times than you know you have helped to brighten my day. I miss you already just thinking about it. I love you Greka. :]
Ariel- "do she know?!" I really regret not getting to know you last year too. Your sense of humor is also not one to be matched. You are beautiful all the way around. You were the best partner on everything in the show. Every time we started partner work I knew I didn't have to worry about it. You kept me smiling during the numerous tiring practices. I miss you already too, and I love you so much. :]
Sophomores: I know I shouldn't talk about me graduating yet seeing as I still have another full year, but I just want the four of you to know that I will feel comfortable leaving... Just because I know you will be there to carry on ever tradition and our name with ease. Each of you has your strengths and weaknesses and collectively you will be able to make this group unstoppable.
Kelsey-Wow, have we been put to the test. :) Both times we have been to Nashville have made our friendship stronger, and I'm very thankful for that. You are a strong person and performer. Anyone can tell that you put your heart on the floor when you are out there. More than anything in the world, I am glad we are back to the way we should be. I love you!
Tisha- You have got to be one of the sweetest people I know, but I must say I love seeing you get angry (with other people, that is). :] I know you get frustrated a lot, but it just proves how much you really care. I truly hate that last year I didn't really know you at all. I'm am definitely looking forward to this next year and getting to know you even more. You are a sweetheart and an amazing dancer! I love you.
Chrissy- Where to begin, you are truly amazing Chrissy. You beat the odds last year at tryouts, and ever since have blended right in to the rest of us. You fit in so perfectly that no one could have ever guessed you were the new girl. :) You are definitely a natural when it comes to equipment work (which was obvious when you picked up sabre so quickly). You are a very strong person and dancer. I am very glad you came into this group the way you did, and I am looking forward to next year with you! I love you.
Ms. Todd- Without you, we wouldn't be what we are today. I am more than thankful that my freshmen year was the year that you came to Talladega. We definitely weren't guardies then and to be honest we were quite lazy, but since then we have come so far. I owe all of our success to you. Without a driving force we would still be what were then. Thank you for pushing us; thank you for being there for us. I love you! :)
(*I know most of you have done your own version of this, so leave it in a comment!)
I was looking on www.photoreflect.com today to see if your photos were on there from Saturday at Hoover. They were not, however, I ran across pictures from 2007, the first year that we did winter guard.
As we head to championships, I thought what a perfect time to remind you all, especially the ladies that were on that guard, of how it all began. Click here to see photos from that year. You can also see pictures from last year and earlier this year through the search engine.
Enjoy!
Congratulations on your FIRST place finish at Hoover.... no doubt... well deserved!
I am so proud of the work, not only at hoover, but throughout the rest of the year that you have put forth. You have come a LONG way and both Mr. McDaniel and I could not be more proud. Going into championships you have already had a successful season getting promoted to SAAA and taking first place at both competitions since then. It is an accomplishment that comes from nothing other than hard work.
Get lots of rest during spring break so that we can come back full force and have two of the best rehearsals EVER! right before we go to Nashville. You never know how things will turn out when you compete; all you can do is prepare, do you best and hope you come out on top. I hope that you each have had a great year and as we go into this performance at Nashville I want for each of you to focus on making it the best performance for you. HAVE FUN, PERFORM, and whatever happens.... happens.
We will have rehearsal on Monday and Thrusday from 5:00-8:00pm.
**We have a few minor changes to make and then as many run throughs as possible.
I am looking forward to the trip with you guys. I should have schedule on Thursday for our performance times. I will post it on here and put the updated itinerary on www.degaband.com.
Enjoy the rest of your spring break!
We will have an hour practice on friday. Your time is from 4:30-5:30 at ZEJH. Ellis Emeralds will go before you and Addition will go after you. You are more than welcome to come watch and help with all three groups.
In preparation for Hoover, we will have practice Monday as usual from 5-8 at ZEJH.
We will also have practice on Thursday from 5-7 at ZEJH.
Keep in mind that we may do a run through on Friday afternoon 4:30-5:30.
Please practice your routines individually in the meantime.
Every contest is important, but this one will help determine where we are placed for championship performance. We need to be prepared to do the absolute best we can!
In our class is Sparkman, Spain Park, Pell City, Fultondale, Tupelo, and Chelsea. Your performance time for those coming to watch is 7:23pm.. the last in our class... a great spot.
Spread the word to those that may not read this.
