New Rangerettes Named

KILGORE — The Kilgore College Rangerettes announced new freshman members Friday after a week of pre-training and tryouts. The new Rangerettes were chosen by outside judges, director Dana Blair and assistant director Shelley Wayne. The Rangerettes are returning 36 sophomores to the line. The new freshman members of the 2011-12 Rangerettes, listed by hometown:

Austin – Stephanie Arino, Ashley Bonner, Sheridan McDowell, Kristin Page and Sarah Treptow
Beaumont – Stephanie Aumiller, Rebecca Fertitta and Bethany Metreyeon
Corpus Christi – Lesly Powell
Dallas – Katy Hunter, Carly Marston
Carrollton – Mary Alice Van Natta
Cypress – Alexandra Genest
Flint – Arlin Busano
Flower Mound – Shelby Holly and Ria Romano
Garland – Whitney Robertson and Jessica Wright
Keller – Whitney Early
Longview – Brianna Hines
Lufkin – Morgan Berger, Leslie Clothier and Jessica Stovall
Marshall – Caitlyn Glorioso
Nederland – Mackenzie Jardell
Orange – Jordyn Ewing
Pasadena – Bethany Phelps
Pearland – Julia Harkness
Richardson – Allison Lindsteadt
Spring – Briana McLaughlin
Texarkana – Haleigh Wright
Troup – Nikki Fulps
Tyler – Abigail Massey, Hannah Price and Brittany Rodriguez
Wylie – Kathar

The Rangerettes were the first of their kind when they began in 1940 as a vision of the late Gussie Nell Davis. The organization created a unique combination of dance moves and precision drills that quickly earned them the reputation not only as the originators of dance/drill teams, but as the best in the world. Known for their high kicks and the jump splits, the organization has traveled around the world and entertained millions.