A&E
March 28, 2013
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Show Choir finishes the 2013 season January 3 Xhibition
January 12 Waukee Starstruck Xuberance: 1st runner up Xhilaration: 3rd runner up
January 5 Prairie Premiere Xhilaration: 3rd runner up Meghan Gerke Photos
Senior Libby Oberfoell, Xuberance “I will take away the sense of family that we created throughout the season.”
February 9 Benton Touch of Class Xuberance: 2nd runner up Xhilaration: 2nd runner up
February 2 Mt. Pleasant Music InMotion Xuberance: 1st runner up Xhilaration: 1st runner up Best Vocals, Best Band
Senior David Kirpes, Xhilaration “I will take away the sense of team and perserverance, which will pay off in college.”
March 2 Xtravaganza
February 23 Kennedy Raise the Roof Xuberance: 2nd runner up Xhilaration: 1st runner up Best Female Soloist: Skylar DeCamp
Senior Katie Culpepper, Techie “I will take away all the memories and friendships I have made over the years.”
March 7 Final Showcase
Senior Eli Smith, Combo “I will take away a new appreciation for music. I might even minor in it.”
Megan Lynch Photos Xhilaration strikes a pose during their closer “Renegade” at Final Showcase.
Meet the ’13-’14 Poms Pom tryouts for the 20132014 competition season were held on Saturday, March 9. Those auditioning attended two days of clinics where they learned a pom routine and a jazz routine. They also had to create their own routine. On the Friday before auditions, they received a tryout partner and reviewed all the routines they had learned. They also had mock tryouts. At mock tryouts, friends and family were welcome to watch. The girls auditioned with their partners and then watched the other people perform. On Saturday, tryouts began at nine. Unlike mock tryouts, only the coaches, judges, and seniors were allowed to watch. At tryouts, they performed both jazz and pom routines. “I’m so excited for another season of Poms. We have a great group for next year,” junior Taylor Fitzgerald said.
Returnees: AnneMarie Ford Charlie Dean Clancy Haase Mary Esker Molly Vipond Morgan Noonan Taylor Fitzgerald Madison Recker Erin Foley Lexi Smith
Newbies: Anne Weih Brie Baldus Josie Fuhrman Katie Tallet Peyton Recker Shelby Olson Lauren Van Hoeck A&E Writer
Xuberance sings their song “Canned Heat” while performing at Final Showcase. Meghan Gerke A&E Writer