DEGA DARLINS

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.

Meggi- You, my dear, don't give yourself near as much credit as you deserve. You are a beautiful dancer/performer (you don't look lanky!). You have grown so very much since your first year. You have to be one of the most determined people I have ever met, which is definitely a good thing. Last year at all county had to be one of the most stressful days, but we got through it and with tons of funny stories. This year was great too and so much more relaxing since we didn't have to fly to Hoover. And lunch was great. :) I love you!



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!)