1970s - Lassos Develop New Dance Routines

enrollment of 3,100 students in grades graduation in the cit y with 840 graduates. I n eshmen f r om H orace M ann, Longfellow and Whittier.

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Lassos continue to per form during football half times. While in the stands, the Lassos cheer and per form hand routines to music with white gloves.

I n fall 1971 the Lassos per form at the Astrodome during a Houston Oilers G ame.

During the 1970s, new dance routines were created week ly. Lassos received a one -hour learning session for the dances. Tr y- outs followed the learning session. By 1978, only a small group of Lassos is selec ted to dance during half time. Lassos not selec ted for the dance team play an impor tant role as well, remaining in formations with the band during the featured dance routines.