The Grapevine High School Fabulous Fillies Dance Team passed the whistles to the 2012-2013 dance officers at the annual Fillies banquet held in April and the dance officers officially assumed their new duties at an Induction ceremony held on Tuesday, May 8, at Grapevine High School.  Next year’s dance officers are Jennifer Janicki, Captain; Haley Folkes, Laura Renfro and Molly Smith, Senior Lieutenants; and Mady Bauer, Junior Lieutenant.

“Most of the officers have been dancing for years, but being a dance officer is about much more than being great dancers,” KayLynn Renfro, Fabulous Fillies Director, explained.  “These ladies are leaders in dance ability but also in academics, school involvement and community spirit.  These accomplished young ladies will represent our team at football and pep rally performances in the fall and during contest season in the spring.”

To be selected as a dance officer, each candidate must satisfy eligibility requirements; submit a resume and self-evaluation; and, then before a panel of judges, complete an individual interview; perform a solo routine; perform a captain’s routine learned that day; and present and teach their own choreography project.

The Fabulous Fillies Dance Team was established in 1975 to encourage quality performances, high academic standards, fine personal qualities and loyal school spirit among its members.  Nationally recognized for its performance and dance technique, the Fillies strive to earn their “Fabulous” status each year through team work, performance quality and member dedication.

Article submitted by Jill Janicki.