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PERSONALITY , CHARACTER DEFINE DUNCAN POM
BY TAMARA GREGOR
When it comes to positivity , motivation and personality , the dancers for the Duncan Pom Team hold fast while staying true to themselves .
Duncan Pom Coach Beth Curry said the team has accumulated several new members this year , incorporating new personalities into the squad .
“ Having new personalities allows the team to grow and push through the changes that come with these new teammates ,” she said .
Curry ’ s expectations for the team : “ Work hard and let their love of dance show in our pep rallies , halftime performances , benevolent acts and any other place where people are watching ,” she said .
According to Coach Curry , the Pom Squad continues to work on a variety of skills , which will shine a spotlight on their strengths and abilities as dancers .
“ We have already done some incredible things through our annual
pom camp ,” she said . “ The girls have already learned one halftime routine and will be learning another within a few weeks .”
This year , Curry said the squad looks forward to OSDTDA ( Oklahoma State Dance Team Director ’ s Association ) again .
“ With that commitment comes the expectation for a strong work ethic , … pushing past limits and continual encouragement , as well as guidance and correction to and for each other ,” she said .
With a main focus and goal to become role models by being a positive influence in the community , Curry said their team hopes to also show community support by volunteering more often .
“ We hope to be able to volunteer more and use our influence to return support and show love to our community ,” she said .
ON THE ROSTER
FRESHMEN : EMILY HALLFORD
SOPHOMORES : MACI BISHOP , AVA JOHNSON , ADDISON PIGG
JUNIORS : DAYCI ALSTON , KENZIE ANDREWS , ANSLEY DEVOE , EMAREE ROSADO , ALLIE SCHRECKENGOST , JULIA WILSON
SENIORS : JILLIAN GUTIERREZ , KENNEDY HAMMACK , ANNA GRACE ROBERSON
“ We have some very talented freshmen joining our group this year ,” Haas said . “ We have a number of our older students reaching out to our new students in helping them become better band members by helping with the music or helping them understand the drill .”
With competition , growth and upping school enthusiasm at games on the agenda , Haas said Duncan ’ s band students put in numerous hours to make the magic happen .
“ Our band members work very hard every day to perfect what they are doing . Almost all of the band members are involved in multiple other activities such as clubs , sports or just trying to hold down a job ” Haas said . “ The students take pride in what they do and they always appreciate applause from anyone listening to them .”
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