Hebron High School Silver Wings Parent & Hopeful Meeting 2022

Hebron High School
Silver Wings Parent & Hopeful Meeting
                2022

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WELCOME!
*Mrs. Bowling – Director                           *Mrs. Cannon – Assistant Director
                                                   *4th year teaching
*Taught Dance for over 30 years
                                                   *Former Director of the Berkner Bandoleras
*Dance Studio Director for 12 years
                                                   *Kilgore College Rangerette
*14th   year teaching dance/drill team at Hebron   *Served as Captain on the 75th line
*5th year as Head Director of the Silver Wings *1st year as the Assistant Director of the Silver

                                                   Wings

             We are the Dynamic Duo! "

What’s on the agenda?

!   Discuss what Silver Wings is all about

!   Yes – I know the tryout packet is LONG, BUT:
    !   It’s a lot of good information about the organization, expectations, and everything you need
        to know about the huge commitment.

!   Discuss Silver Wing tryout procedure
    !   Score Sheets
    !   Attire
    !   How you will find out if you make Silver Wings

!   Discuss Silver Wing Calendar
    !   You will know how much of a commitment it really is!

!   Discuss $
    !   How much is this going to cost?!?!

!   Booster Club
    !   How to get involved

!   Answer any questions you may have about Silver Wings

What is so special about the
      Wings or Drill Team in general?
! Drill Team teaches you:
  ! Responsibility
  ! Discipline
  ! How to be a leader/how to be a follower
  ! How to work as a TEAM
  ! To be role models not only in the school, but in our community
  ! How to receive criticism (without taking it personally)
  ! How to be punctual
  ! How to manage your time
  ! How to be organized
  ! How to strive to be the best (we set the bar high)
  ! To keep up with grades in school (no pass, no play)
  ! The social aspect –you meet new friends and with that have wonderful
    memories
  ! The endless possibilities in the great field of dance
  ! In a nutshell – your daughter will learn MANY life lessons that they will
    carry with them forever….and THAT is the beauty of drill team. "

TRYOUTS:

! Tryout packets
! Online: www.hebronsilverwings.org
! Applications due Thursday, February 24th
  by 4pm HHS Main Campus front office.
  ! 3 day tryout workshop begins March 21-March 23
  ! Audition day = Thursday, March 24th 5pm in HHS 3rd Gym
  ! Start time each day 5:00pm

Tryout Procedures:

! Daughter learns dance from the directors and outgoing
  officers during the workshops.
! All workshops & tryouts are closed to public.
! Process on tryout day is the following:
  (All dancers perform in groups of 2-4)
  ! Rt/Lt splits
  ! Kick down the floor
  ! Perform the tryout dance (Jazz, Hip Hop, Kick)

! Callbacks MAY be necessary. All candidates will stay
  until I dismiss them.

Tryout Procedures
           Continued….
! Who picks the team?
  ! The directors have NOTHING to do with who
   makes the new team. This is all left in the
   hands of 3 qualified outside judges who are
   current or former Drill Team Directors.
 ! Selection of the line members will be based
   on the sum of the scores of the three judges
   and we draw the line at the natural break of
   the scores.
 82,80,79,79,78,76,75……..68,67,66,65,

Tryout Attire:

! During the workshops:
   !   Wear any color dance clothes (top, leggings, dance shoes)
       !   No shorts, hair up in ponytail, no bangs, no jewelry, no gum.

! During audition day with judges:
   !   ALL BLACK:
   !   Leggings (long or capri)
       ! Solid Black tight-fitted Tank Top
       ! Black racerback sports bra (no regular bras allowed)
       ! Nude colored foot paws or jazz shoes (any color)
   !   Hair:
       !   Ponytail (Pulled back & out of face) No bangs allowed. No
           hair accessories.
   !   Make-up

   !
       !   Red lipstick, blush, mascara, neutral-colored eye shadow, etc.
       Audition Number                                                      !
       !   Will get from director and will be pinned middle of stomach
       !   You will be responsible for your own safety pins (need 4)

REVIEW OF
              SCORE SHEET:

#   Splits (right = 5, left = 5)   10pts
#   Kick Technique                 20pts
#   Dance Technique                25pts
#   Memory                         15pts
#   Showmanship                    15pts
#   Timing/Rhythm                  15pts

Total point value: 100 points

Help Sessions

February 16th and Februrary 23rd
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Location: in the 3rd gym at Main campus. Enter the building at
the staircase next to the new arena and directly across from the
9th grade campus. The door number outside is labeled #23.
Current vets will teach the girls dance skills and kick technique
needed for tryouts. These are extra help sessions and not
mandatory but it will definitely be very helpful.

How do I find out if I make the
                team?

! Results will be on Silver Wings website
! www.hebronsilverwings.org
    ! Sometime later on tryout night there will be a link on
       the homepage that says something like “Congrats 22-
       23 Team” (Candidates will get a flyer during the
       workshop stating details)
     ! Numbers ONLY will be listed.
       ! (in numerical order)
       ** Keep in mind – if you don’t make Silver Wings,
    another option is being in Drill Team Prep class next Fall.

March        25 th

! If your daughter makes Silver Wings – we
  encourage her and her parents to attend the officer
  reveal the following day at 8:30pm in the 3rd
  gym. In addition to announcing the new officers,
  new Rookies will also be introduced at that time.
  Arrive by 8:15pm.

Reminder of what needs to be
turned in Thursday, Feb. 24th :
 ! Booster Club Board/Committee Sign-Up Form
 ! Drill Team Application Form (must have a photo)
 ! Hebron Silver Wings Emergency Form with the Notary
   form attached and NOTARIZED
 ! Silver Wing Roster Verification Form
 ! Pre-Participation, Physical, Evaluation, Medical History
 ! Parent/Student Acknowledgement Sheet (2 pages)
   Parents and students must each sign these forms
 ! * Please staple all pages together in this order

Physicals:

! Getting a physical is mandatory.

! Physicals must take place between December and when paperwork is
   due.

! Keeping up with a team of 60 plus who have different expiration dates
   for physicals is a nightmare. (last summer, August, etc)

! To keep our tryout cycle the same these are the physical dates needed.

! It MUST be the document in the tryout packet – no other physical
   document will be accepted.

If you make Silver Wings:

! You will not have to re-tryout the following
  year unless you receive probation in Silver
  Wings (16 demerits) or fail a report card
  (become ineligible).
! However, you will STILL have to turn in all
  of this paperwork and get another physical.

This is a HUGE
            commitment, so…..
! Please do NOT allow your daughter to try-out for Silver Wings if she isn’t
   going to FULLY commit. We don’t have an off season – this is a FULL year
   commitment. Once you have made the team you are committed for one
   school year. As directors, our expectation is that you are a member of Silver
   Wings for your high school career.
   ! We practice, perform, fundraise, promote school spirit and do community
      service, therefore, plan on at least one drill team event per month.
   ! We practice in the mornings – 7am and Silver Wings is 1st period.
   ! Also – PLEASE consider the load of classes your daughter will take her
      (Pre-AP/AP classes). Not saying its impossible, just something to think
      about.
   ! Also – our expectations are VERY high for our Silver Wings. It’s a
      PRIVILEGE to be on drill team, not a right. We have VERY high
      standards for our girls.

Calendar/Important
                        Dates:
!   Feb. 24th – Tryout Paperwork due on HHS main campus office.

!   (TURN IT IN EARLY IF YOU CAN) – shooting me an email is helpful. bowlingk@lisd.net

!   March 21-23 (workshops) March 24th (audition) – Workshops/Auditions

!   March 28th – New Team Meeting (Including returning girls) & a later meeting with parents same day.

!   March 30th – New Team Fitting/Payments Due

!   (MUST HAVE A $400 DEPOSIT THIS DAY TO SECURE YOUR DAUGHTER’S SPOT ON THE TEAM)

!   April 28-April 30– Current team’s spring show – “Highlights” (Will need help from new parents)

!   May 4th –MANDATORY Rookie Training 5-7pm

!   May 12th - Uniform Fitting Day (4:00pm-6:00pm)

!   May 31 and June 1st – Team practice (mandatory for all team members)
!   June 6th-10th MANDATORY Line Camp (Failure to attend will result in removal from routines)
!   Monday August 1st – MANDATORY Team Practices start back (summer break is over)

Any questions about tryouts or Silver
Wings in particular? If the power point
 doesn’t cover something, please feel
free to send Mrs. Bowling an email if
       you need clarification at
          bowlingk@lisd.net.

Let’s talk $:
!   Unfortunately – drill team is NOT cheap.

!   Anticipated Expenses Sheet:
    ! Dance Attire – approx. $1400-$1600
        ! This includes boots, bag, 5 days worth of practice clothes, team shoes, pep rally
            attire, jackets, hat, boots, etc)
        ! Summer Line Camp – $175-$200
    ! Booster Club Membership Fee =$55
    ! View anticipated expenses on your own
    ! This is also a trip year. If girls are attending out of pocket fees after fundraising is
        $1200-$1500
    *Technically you will have the months of March – June to pay this off. Please keep
        in mind – if Boosters doesn’t get your daughter’s amount paid in full by August
          1st – she will be benched from all performances until her fees are paid in full.

Letterman Jackets:

!   All new Silver Wings will have an OPTION to purchase a letterman jacket.

!   When it gets cold during football season – all girls will either wear their own
    letterman jacket during the game or they will need to find someone’s to borrow.

!   They are approximately: $175-$200

!   Again – this is why this is optional.

!   Fittings/Payment for this will occur on March 30th
    !   Payment must be submitted that day or jacket cannot be ordered

!   SPIRIT WEAR WILL BE AVAILABLE TOO!

How do I get involved if
         my daughter is on Silver Wings?...
Be on the Executive Board or be a Committee Chair!

     !   The Directors cannot do this alone………we need parent volunteers!
     !   You like to take pictures?
     !   You someone that can help sell tickets or mums during HHS lunch?
     !   Dads – can you build stuff? "
     !   You like to publicize things?
     !   You good at rhinestoning costumes?
     !   You like to be in charge of big events?
     !   Are you a graphic designer and can put together our program ad book?
     !   Do you have a truck and can you transport our props?
     !   Sign up on the Booster Club form

Looking forward to meeting you in person.