Following the state awards ceremony , the company gathers outside to be with each other , and listen to the Bailey ’ s words of ecouragement .
Throughout their season , the students and directors spend every day practicing , with the exception of Sunday . With such a schedule , the Baileys have found many ways to keep the cast and crew motivated .
“ Success is the biggest motivator there is , however , we get to decide what success means , and it has never meant awards or personal achievements ” Kevin said . “ But , in a way to keep some fun going , we do ‘ the belt ’.”
Each day at practice , one student is awarded a plastic WWE champion belt . It is then their responsibility to go everywhere with that belt for as long as they have it .
“ It ’ s always fun seeing who will get the belt at the end of the day , but the thing that really motivates me is this cast and crew ” junior ,
“ We truly are a family .”
Madi Murillo , said . “ At the end of the day we truly are a family .”
“ This process starts with understanding that it ’ s more important for us to become a family , love and encourage one another in that way first , and then we can focus on the goal together ,” Vanessa said . “ That ’ s why we like to do team building activities at the beginning of the year , so the group knows that , as a family , we will keep each other motivated because we realize this journey is not about us individually , it ’ s about believing in everyone else .”
In the spring , these students spend over 20 hours a week rehearsing , and overtime have developed many friendships with one another .
“ We show so much acceptance and love for each other that it is unmatched by any other
PLACEMENT
DISTRICT : CHAMPIONS second time in history
BI-DISTRICT : CHAMPIONS with all judges ranking straight 1 ’ s
AREA : SECOND with all judges ranking straight 1 ’ s
REGION : CHAMPIONS with all judges ranking straight 1 ’ s and first time in history
STATE : FOURTH second state appearance
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