Note to Self by TJC

A letter from the TJC President and CEO

Dear Family and Friends,

It is my honor to welcome you to Belle Land, home of the Internationally Famous Apache Belles! The Tyler Junior College Apache Belles continue to be a symbol of beauty, grace, and unparalleled talent, and it is for this reason that Family Weekly has hailed them as “the prettiest drill team in the world,” attributing this special recognition to Apache Belles everywhere.

The Apache Belles are synonymous with the values of our beloved institution, which include Unity, Caring, Integrity, Empowerment, and Excellence, and serve as ambassadors throughout the world of Apache Nation and the Black and Gold.

As a United TJC, I invite you to fellowship, reconnect, and embrace the longstanding 78-year history, and please ensure to express wholehearted appreciation to the very special leaders who have worked tirelessly and collaboratively to see the 2025 Apache Belle Spring Show become a reality.

To continue honoring the Circle – Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome the 77th and 78th lines of none other than the Internationally Famous Apache Belles!

Juan E. Mejia President & CEO

Note to Self: ACT I

Note to Self: Stay calm

Choreographed by Channing Hayes

Note to Self: Today will be memorable

Choreographed by Bryan Smith

Note to Self: Dress to impress

Choreographed by Selena Streanz

Note to Self: Confidence is key

Choreographed by Abi Gorby & Lilly Capetillo

Note to Self: Put in the work

Choreographed by Sarah Idziak

Note to Self: You are strong

Choreographed by Bonnie Hotman-Pehl

Note to Self: Enjoy the journey

Choreographed by Lilly Capetillo

Note to Self: You are capable

Choreographed by Lilly Capetillo - INTERMISSION -

Note to Self: ACT II

Note to Self: New beginnings

Choreographed by Trinity Miles

Note to Self: Know who you are

Choreographed by Parker Freeman

Note to Self: Nothing can break me

Choreographed by Rachel Berry

Note to Self: Embracing the future

Choreographed by Sommer McBee

Note to Self: I am loved

Choreographed by Channing hayes

Note to Self: My time is now

Choreographed by Mallorie Mcfarlin

Note to Self: Trust the process

Choreographed by HDC Malerie Clifton

Note to Self: Love the line, live the dance

Choreographed by Ruth Flynn and Christy Evans

Behind the Scenes

PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION

Happi Deason Byrne, Apache Belles Director Lilly Capetillo, Interim Artistic Director & Choreographer

THEATER DIRECTOR & ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Ethan Beam

STAGE MANAGER

Ethan Beam

LIGHTING DESIGN/ TECHNICIAN

Tanner Smith

SOUND

Shay Van Leer

STAGE HAND

Lillian French and Dolores Rios

DECK CREW, SET CONSTRUCTION

Colton Stone, Christian McCleveland and Grant Melton

PERSONAL TRAINER & WELLNESS SPECIALIST

Britta Harter

COSTUME SELECTION

Happi Deason Byrne, Lilly Capetillo and Christy Evans

ATHLETIC TRAINER FOR THE APACHE BELLES

Kelsey Williams

CURATION OF VISUAL COMPILATIONS

Chase Nick, Takeru Shirai, Bethany McWilliams, Hanon Kobayashi, Lilly Capetillo, Malerie Clifton, Paige Phlieger, Kandice Lopez and Justice Johnson

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Gary Gibbons

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PROGRAM PRODUCTION

Susie Bell, Madison McDonald and Eliana Sandir

PUBLICITY

Elise Mullinix, Haley Farmer, Bobby Yocum

BOX OFFICE SALES AND COSTUME ALTERATION

Julie Crawford and Lilly Capetillo

USHERS

Apache Belle Gold

Sophomore Belles Future Plans

Olivia Anderson- Plans to attend Texas Tech and major in dance.

Sara Bauer- Major is electrical engineering at UTD.

Ariana Carrizales- Plans to attend the Univerity of Houston to pursue a degree in education.

Cielo Cepeda- Attend A&M to earn a bachelors in dance science.

Malerie Clifton- Attend A&M to get a bachelors degree in communications.

Avery Ginn- Attend A&M to major in education to become a drill team director.

Madi Gonzales- Attend University to pursue dance.

Averi Johnson- Attend UT Tyler to pursue a bachelors in nursing.

Justice Johnson- Majoring in dance science at A&M.

Hannah lang- Plans to major in wildlife and sustainability, and ecosystem science at Tarleton State University.

Zoe Lawson- Join a sonography program to become a ultrasound tech.

Maysen Lester- Plans on pursuing my MBA at UT Tyler.

Kandice Lopez- I am going to obey the lord wherever he calls me.

Akayla Manning- Get a degree in social work.

Alaina Martin- Live in Dallas to become a drill team director.

Madison McDonald- Plan to pursue massage therapy and become a massage therapist.

Audra Nance- Attend a university to study interior design and marketing.

Chesney Pipkin- Attend UT Tyler to pursue education.

Joseyln Quinones- Attend UT Arlington to major in education and become a high school teacher.

Rachel Renner- Attend UNT to major in fashion mercahndising and minor in metal smithing and jewlery.

Kiley Ryza- Plans to attend UT Tyler to major in english and minor in education.

Hannah Scott- Plans to get a bachelors degree in Dance education.

Rylee Shultz- Attend a university to become an RN.

Mackenzie Spencer- Attend Texas Tech to major in psychology.

Dance Captains

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Audra Nance Dance Captain Marshall, Texas

Rylee Schultz

Dance Captain Lindale, Texas

Sara Bauer Dance Captain Rowlett, Texas

Malerie Clifton Head Dance Captain Hunnington, Texas

Olivia Anderson Dance Captain Lake Dallas, Texas

2024-2025 Apache Belles

Head Dance Captain - Malerie Clifton

Dance Captain - Olivia Anderson

Dance Captain - Audra Nance

Sophomores

Olivia Anderson from Lake Dallas

Sara Bauer from Rowlett

Ariana Carrizales from Houston

Cielo Cepeda from Katy

Malerie Clifton from Hunnington

Avery Ginn from Tyler

Madi Gonzales from Katy

Averi Johnson from Longview

Justice Johnson from Houston

Hannah Lang from Huffman

Zoe Lawson from Mesquite

Maysen Lester from San Antonio

Kandice Lopez from Houston

Akayla Manning from Tyler

Alaina Martin from Murphy

Madison McDonald from Kerrville

Audra Nance from Marshall

Chesney Pipkin from Hallsville

Joselyn Quinones from Dallas

Rachel Renner from Denton

Mireya Reynolds from Deer Park

Kiley Ryza from Hutto

Rylee Schultz from Lindale

Hannah Scott from Kerrville

Mackenzie Spencer from Lake Dallas

Dance Captain - Rylee Schultz

Dance Captain - Sara Bauer

Freshmen

Abigail Aguilar from Katy

Macy Beeler from Lindale

Jadelyn Chavez from Arlington

Emily Cheng from Frisco

Riley D’Elana from McKinney

DeLayna Deer from Midlothian

Jorja Flake from Tyler

Valerie Hahn from Sealy

Trinity Haynie from Justin

Litzy Hernandez from Carrollton

Katie Hinch from White Oak

Emily Ibarra from Lake Dallas

Brooklyn King from Mansfield

Kaitlyn Martin from Katy

Shelby Mason from Aubrey

Emmarie Morrow from Palestine

Kalyn O’Connor from Longview

Resse Phillips from Murphy

Paige Phlieger from Carndall

Natalia Rawlinson from Mansfield

Eliana Sandhir from Frisco

The 77th Line

77th Line,

As you complete your journey this weekend and take your final bow, we want you to know how incredibly proud we are of each of you. Your talent, perserverence, love for each other and the line shows each time you put on your uniform.

Each of you have brought different strengths to the line this year. You are all beautifully and wonderfully made. We pray that you take this experience as an Apache Belle with you for the rest of your lives. Each of you are a joy to know.

We pray that your life is blessed and that this is only the beginning of your journey on a road that will lead back to Tyler and the Apache Belles each year.

Love the Line-Live the Dance

Mrs. Happi & Miss C

Apache Belles Elite

Sophomores

Olivia Anderson

Sara Bauer

Malerie Clifton

Madi Gonzales

Maysen Lester

Alaina Martin

Audra Nance

Joselyn Quinones

Mireya Reynolds

Hannah Scott

Rylee Shultz

Freshmen

Emily Cheng

Delayna Deer

Valerie Hahn

Katie Hinch

Shelby Mason

Emmarie Morrow

Reese Phillips

Paige Phlieger

Special Thanks from the Apache Belles

Dr. Juan Mejia- President of TJC

Susan Farrington- Alumni Relations

Apache Belle Gold

Susie Belle-Spring Show Graphic Design

Jeremy Strickland- Director of Bands

Elise Mullinix- Marketing

Julie Crawford- Administrative Asst. for Apache Band and Belles

Dr. Tim Drain- Associate Vice Provost, Student Affairs

Eddy McGuire- Head Athletic Trainer & Staff

Kelsey Willams – Apache Belles’ Athletic Trainer

Gary Gibbons- Music and Editing

Chase Nick- Video Production/ Editing

Megan Magill- Musical Theater

Guest Musicians- Ellie Agudelo & Georgia Newberry

Elite 2024-2025

Directors

Happi Deason Byrne Director

Lilly Capetillo

Graduate Assistant and interim artistic director/ choreographer

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Former Directors

Mildred Stringer Founding Director 1946 - 1963

Anna Carpenter Lee 1976-1981

Ruth Flynn 1984-2010

Al Gilliam 1948 - 1984

Candy CrockerJordan 1981-1982

Jasilyn Schaefer 2010-2024

Eva Saunders 1963 - 1976

Athena Russels 1982-1984

Christy evans 2010-2025

To the directors,

We greatly appreciate all of the hard work and dedication you have put ino the team this year. There are so many ways we can thank y’all for providing us these amazing opportunites over the past two years.

Thank y’all for believing in us when practice was long and hard. For supprting us throughout the years and for being the best role models for us to look up to in our lives.

Love the Line-Live the Dance

From the 77th Line