2008 Woodie Awards
Lakeland's dance team gets moving
Co-captains compliment team members' dance abilities
Emily Wachel
Issue date: 10/4/07 Section: Features
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As students take on another new year, many organizations are building onto previous years to improve. One organization that really stands out this year is the Lakeland Dance Team.
"It is unusual that the dance team starts out the year with every girl on the team having past dance experience and already having great technique of skills, but this year it's true," Jen Hoffman, co-captain of the team, said. With every girl on the team having such advanced skills, it is easier for this team to further their performance.
The dance team's co-captains, Hoffman and Ashley England, are both very proud to be leaders of such an outstanding team. Their leadership consists of great organization, skill, and pride, which reflects as great motivation to all eleven girls on the team.
Their two hour long practices, three days a week, are paying off. The dance team is performing at football, basketball, and soccer games. Along with this, they also support Lakeland by performing at the Homecoming pep rally this Friday.
Hoffman said, "A future goal for this team is to someday be able to perform at baseball games." The dance team is focusing on supporting Lakeland sporting events and not on competing themselves.
The dance team is fundraising to acquire new apparel such as warm-ups, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and new uniforms. None of which they have been able to unify themselves with, until this year.
"This team is different from all past years because we all experience such unforgettable bonds that create comfortable support systems for all of us. This inspires us to improve our capability as a team and everyday we accomplish more," England said.
Freshman member, Laura Schnelle said, "Being new to Lakeland, I felt confident in this atmosphere because the girls on this team really support me. I am proud to be a part of such an amazing team."
As an outcome of this year, Hoffman wants to gain more respect and support from Lakeland as a whole, and also increase the number of members on the team.
Anyone is interested in joining the dance team, try-outs for basketball season will be held Oct. 14 - 16. Anyone needing more information should contact Hoffman at ext. 6535.
"It is unusual that the dance team starts out the year with every girl on the team having past dance experience and already having great technique of skills, but this year it's true," Jen Hoffman, co-captain of the team, said. With every girl on the team having such advanced skills, it is easier for this team to further their performance.
The dance team's co-captains, Hoffman and Ashley England, are both very proud to be leaders of such an outstanding team. Their leadership consists of great organization, skill, and pride, which reflects as great motivation to all eleven girls on the team.
Their two hour long practices, three days a week, are paying off. The dance team is performing at football, basketball, and soccer games. Along with this, they also support Lakeland by performing at the Homecoming pep rally this Friday.
Hoffman said, "A future goal for this team is to someday be able to perform at baseball games." The dance team is focusing on supporting Lakeland sporting events and not on competing themselves.
The dance team is fundraising to acquire new apparel such as warm-ups, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and new uniforms. None of which they have been able to unify themselves with, until this year.
"This team is different from all past years because we all experience such unforgettable bonds that create comfortable support systems for all of us. This inspires us to improve our capability as a team and everyday we accomplish more," England said.
Freshman member, Laura Schnelle said, "Being new to Lakeland, I felt confident in this atmosphere because the girls on this team really support me. I am proud to be a part of such an amazing team."
As an outcome of this year, Hoffman wants to gain more respect and support from Lakeland as a whole, and also increase the number of members on the team.
Anyone is interested in joining the dance team, try-outs for basketball season will be held Oct. 14 - 16. Anyone needing more information should contact Hoffman at ext. 6535.
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