Lamar High School
Rangerettes
Audition packet
Applications Due: March 21, 2016
February 22, 2016
Dear Prospective Member and Parents,
We are very excited that you have decided to audition for the Rangerettes Dance/Drill
Team. You have chosen a very exciting and rewarding group to join.
As directors, we find it important that you understand what would be expected of you if
chosen as a member of this organization. Rangerettes are one of the busiest organizations on
campus, and as such, your schedule would be very demanding. Your time commitment is great but
rewarding.
Rangerettes are disciplined, responsible, dedicated, respectable, and hard working. If selected
your son/daughter must abide by strict rules and regulations presented in our handbook. Those
presented in the handbook are constructed to uphold fairness and consistency in all aspects of the
Rangerettes. If you have any questions about our organization, please feel free to contact us at
713-522-5960 ext. 406.
Sincerely,
Tara Williams, Director
Denea Thomas, Assistant Director
Prentice Armstead, Assistant Director
twilli61@houstonisd.org
713-522-5960, ext. 406
RANGERETTE
AUDITION CHECKLIST
 February 22
Audition packets available in the main office or online
at www.lamarhs.com
 March 21
MANDATORY parent information meeting
6:30 pm in the cafeteria
 March 21
All necessary application information due to
Mrs. Williams by the end of the parent meeting
(NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!)
What to turn in:
 Application for membership
 Wallet Size Photo attached to
application
 Copy of most recent report card
 Teacher Recommendations
 March 21, 22, 23
Mandatory Try Out Clinic in gym 4:30-6:00
 March 24
TRYOUTS - 4:30 in gym
 April 1
Rangerettes Meeting 4:30 in N106 (students only)
Lamar High School
Rangerettes Drill/Dance Team
Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, March 21, 2016
(PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION)-Points will be deducted for scratch outs)
ATTACH
RECENT
WALLET-SIZE
PHOTO
Name___________________________________________________________
Last
first
middle
(For Current Lamar Students or HISD students)- Student I.D. #________________
Circle Grade Level for 2016-2017:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Address____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________
Zip Code: _____________________________
Parent/Guardian(s) Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian(S) Daytime phone ________________________________ Evening phone ______________________
Emergency Contact: ________________________________________________________________________________
Name/Relationship
Phone Number
Number of years of previous dance training ___________. Are you employed? ________ # of hours per week? _______
Would your job interfere with Rangerette practices and/or performances? ______________________________________
What other commitments do you have? _______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________ _______________________________________
My interests are: _______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why do you want to be a Rangerette? _____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
What does it mean to be a Rangerette? ____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE
LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL
RANGERETTE DRILL TEAM
I, _________________________________, wish to apply for membership in the Rangerettes. I
understand the time commitment, expenses, dedication, and discipline that it takes to be involved
should I be selected as a member. I intend to devote the time needed to make the Rangerettes a
success if I am chosen. I understand that my selection is contingent upon my ability to adhere to
the district’s grade point average requirement. I understand that the decision of the judges is
final.
______________________________________
Drill/Dance Team Candidate Signature
____________________
Date
My child, _________________________________, has my permission to try-out for the Rangerettes
Drill Team. I am aware that my child will be instructed in the physical activity of dance for the
duration of the try-out process. I realize that all instructors, Mrs. Williams, Lamar High School, and
Houston Independent School District cannot be held liable for any injury sustained as a result of the
physical activity instruction. I understand that my minor child will be participating under his/her
own authority.
__________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
____________________
Date
Dear Parents,
The first year of dance team is the most expensive year for any parent to incur, but it does become
less expensive in the following years. Your son/daughter will need to order most of the items on
the accompanying order form, but WILL NOT RECEIVE THE ITEMS UNTIL PAYMENT HAS BEEN
MADE FOR THAT ITEM. Payments for items can begin immediately-1st Deposit is due on April 28,
so that I can start ordering items for your son/daughter. If there are financial difficulties, please
feel free to contact me. One great way to save some money is to purchase items off of girls who
are not returning to the team. If your dancer is selected to join next year’s team, this information
will be given out at the new team meeting. Please do not count out the opportunity for your
son/daughter to be a part of an excellent organization with high standards and morals.
In addition to ordering various items, your dancer will also attend a camp July 26-July 29, in Sugar
Land. Each dancer will stay at the hotel and will not be permitted to leave. Camp will cost
approximately $385 per dancer as noted on the order form. This amount covers tuition, meals,
transportation to and from, and hotel. Please note that camp is mandatory for all Rangerettes.
Camp gets the team ready for football season and pep rallies. Camp also provides an excellent
bonding opportunity for the team members.
If your son/daughter is chosen for the Rangerettes, she will need to attend a very important
meeting on Friday, April 1 at 4:30 in N106. This meeting is extremely important, and attendance
is absolutely mandatory.
If your son/daughter is chosen for the team, s/he will need to see his/her counselor to be enrolled
in the Rangerette class which meets during 4th period (Varsity) & 8th period (JV). The Rangerettes
have some morning practices at 7:30 am during football season and after school (weekly). All of
these practices are mandatory.
On the next page, you will see the Rangerette order form, so that you are aware of the upfront
costs. Payment on these items may begin as soon as you would like. Please remember that
payments on these items are non-refundable.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Tara Williams, Director
twilli61@houstonisd.org
713-522-5960, ext. 406
Lamar Rangerette Drill Team
If you are ready to be a member of the award-winning Lamar Rangerettes, then come try out for
your spot!
WHO: The Rangerette Drill Team is for students in grades 9-12 during the 2016-2017 school year,
and are students at Lamar. You are not required to have a background in dance, but one is
recommended. In order to try out, you will need:
*a completed application with parent signatures and wallet size photo
* a copy of your most recent report card
* teacher recommendations
*lots of energy, a big smile, and a love of dance
WHERE: The Rangerette Try Outs will be held in the school’s gym.
WHEN: The workshop is on March 21-23 from 4:30-6:00 in the gym. Try outs will be held on March
24 at 4:30 in the small gym.
CANDIDATES MUST COME EVERY DAY, AND STAY THE ENTIRE TIME. IF A CANDIDATE MISSES A
WORKSHOP DAY, S/HE BECOMES INELIGIBLE TO TRY OUT. CANDIDATES MUST ALSO BE PRESENT IN
ALL CLASSES ON THE DAY OF TRY OUTS. ANY ABSENCES ON THAT DAY RESULTS IN INELIGIBILITY.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
 March 21
MANDATORY parent information meeting
 6:30 pm in the cafeteria
 March 21
All necessary application information due to
(NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!)
 March 21, 22, 23
Mandatory Try Out Clinic in gym 4:30-6:00
 March 24
TRYOUTS - 4:30 in gym
 April 1
Rangerette Team Meeting -4:30 in N106
 April 11, 13
Rookie practice for Spring Show – 4:30-6:00
 April 19
Rookie practice for Spring Show 4:00-6:00
 April 21
Rangerettes Spring Show Dress Rehersal 4:00-7:00
 April 22
Rangerettes Spring Show at 7:00 pm (Rookies perform)
 April 28
1st Deposit due & Team Fitting 4:00-6:00 in N106
TRY-OUTS
The try out clinic will essentially be run by the senior Rangerettes and/or the Director. They will
teach part of a dance routine that will be less than one minute long. It will all be taught on the first
day. Also on the first day, you will learn kick technique and a short kick series. On the second day,
you will learn basic technical skills. These include: double pirouette, calypso, leap, axel, right, left
and center split. Also on the second day, you will review the dance and kick series and be told how
auditions will run. On the third day, all things will be reviewed and a mock audition will be conducted
so that you know exactly what to expect on the day of try outs. Try outs on Thursday are closed.
There will be a panel of judges, and each candidate will be evaluated by the judges. The candidates
will wear a number for identification. The judges will mark in the categories of skill demonstration
and routine evaluation. The judges will be looking for potential, projection, memory, overall
technique, appearance, and precision.
RESULTS
As soon as the judges are done making their decisions and adding scores, each candidate will
receive an envelope with his/her number on it. Inside the envelope will be a congratulatory letter
or a letter stating that he/she unfortunately did not make the team. Candidates are asked to
please not open their envelopes in the presence of others.
The new members will have a MANDATORY meeting at 4:30 in the dance room on April 1. In this
meeting, summer calendars, order forms, and payment schedules will be given out. Please do not
miss this meeting.
WHAT TO WEAR
Candidates will need to wear black pants, a black tank top or leotard, and jazz shoes, dance
sneakers or foot undeez. Please be sure your attire fully covers you. Please no bra straps showing.
Hair needs to pulled back into a bun with all hair secure. Please pin and gel any fly-aways. No
jewelry should be worn, except for small studs. Make up should be worn. You want your face to
look bright and awake. Please no nail polish. Remember, this is an audition so make sure you look
your best!!!!!!! Failure to follow these instructions will result in a deduction of points.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Williams at 713-522-5960 ext. 406 or
twilli61@houstonisd.org
2016-2017 Rangerettes Drill Team
Estimated Price Chart
ESTIMATED
ITEM
PRICE
Tights
$20
Footundeez
$20
Field Boots
$70
Rhinestone Earrings
$12
Field Bag
$40
Field Leotard
$45
Team Tshirt (16-17)
$15
2017 Spring Show Tshirt
$15
Social Activity Dues
$15
Line Camp
$385
Camp Top #1(Gray)
$30
Camp Top #2(Blue)
$30
Camp Top #3 (black razor) $20
Camp Top #4 (Teal/Red)
$30
Sweatshirt (optional)
$25
Black Jazz Pants
$36
Black Hip Hop Pants
$30
Black Jazz Shorts
$20
Game Day Warm Up
$90
TOTAL= $948
Additional Items
Booster Dues (year)
Fall Fundraising
Spring Fundraising
TOTAL=
$50
$400
$150
$600
Rangerette Auditions 2016-2017
Judging Criteria
In order to be selected for Varsity, the candidate must receive 270 total from 3 judges or 180 from 2 judges.
(essentially a minimum score of 90 per judge)
Category
Appearance
Skills: Kicks
Skills: Splits
Skills:
Axel/Calypso/Leaps
Skills: Turns
Routine
Projection/Confidence
Technique
Memory
Rhythm/Timing
Overall Impression
Total Score
Max
Points
10
5
5
10
5
15
15
15
10
10
100
Candidate’s Name __________________________________
Teacher Recommendations
All candidates must complete this Teacher Recommendation form by three separate teachers, and submit with your application.
Teachers: Please Rank the candidate from 1-5, with 5 being the highest. Consistently low ratings will mark the
candidate ineligible to audition for Lamar Rangerettes. Feel free to provide comments.
Teacher#1: __________________________________________
Dependability
Leadership
Attitude
Cooperation
Courtesy
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Comments:
Teacher#2: __________________________________________
Dependability
Leadership
Attitude
Cooperation
Courtesy
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Subject: ____________________
Comments:
Teacher#3: __________________________________________
Dependability
Leadership
Attitude
Cooperation
Courtesy
Subject: ____________________
Comments:
Subject: ____________________
Name: __________________________________
Team Preference Sheet
Complete this form and return with your application.
_____
Varsity Team Only
_____
JV Team Only
_____
No preference
Those wishing to be a part of Varsity have an option to be considered for Elite Ensemble. During
the tryout process, this group will be selected by the panel of judges.
Elite Ensemble is a group within the varsity team and this group is considered to be the
highest/advanced performing group of Rangerettes. Being on Ensemble will require extra practice
time, performances and some additional expenses.
_____ Yes, I am interested in Elite Ensemble
_____ No, I am NOT interested in Elite Ensemble