The Highland Belles gave “magical” performances at the Contest of Champions National Dance/Drill Competition in Orlando March 3-5, 2006 and brought home awards befitting the “National Champion” status they have won again! There were 60 teams representing 16 states at this national competition held in Disney’s spectacular Milk House Arena in the Wide World of Sports Complex. Receiving top recognition for each of their routines, the Belles represented Highland Park High School with heart, soul and beautiful smiles that complimented their amazing talent. What a triumphant finale to Christie Crummel’s first solo flight as Director and the Belles’ 2005 season that performed 5 extra play-off halftimes as the Highland Park Scots earned the State Championship title! Wow…what a ride!

In the Extra Large Team Division, the Belles received the title of
2006 National Champions as well as the following awards:

1st Place Team Kick
1st Place Team Military
1st Place Team Pom
1st Place Team Jazz

Congratulations to the Lieutenants, (Bonnie Hudson, Sarah Barnes, Jordan Brosseau, Ellen Melson, and Caroline Adams) for receiving a Division I rating for their awesome performance.

Congratulations to the All Americans (Bonnie Hudson, Sarah Barnes, Jordan Brosseau, Ellen Melson, Caroline Adams, Jenny Duncan, Allie Riggins, Rori Barnes, Hannah Heighten, and Shannon Wallace) for also receiving a Division I rating for their fabulous performance.

Congratulations to Caroline Adams and Shannon Wallace for their mesmerizing duet!

Congratulations to Caroline Adams and Sarah Barnes for their stellar solo performances and Division I ratings.

The top 10 teams at the Contest of Champions (out of 60 schools) are listed below:

1. Brighton High School - Salt Lake City, Utah
2. Bingham High School - South Jordan, Utah
3. Esperanza High School - Anaheim, California
4. Santa Margarita High School - Rancho Santa Margarita, California
5. Granger High School - West Valley City, Utah
6. Ogden High School - Ogden, Utah
7. Esperanza High School - Anaheim, California
8. Troy High School - Fullerton, California
9. Highland Park High School - Dallas, Texas*
10.Gulliver Prep - Miami, Florida

*Last year the Belles placed 14th overall, this year jumping up to 9th place! And please note that among the approximately 20 Large and Extra Large teams, only the Brighton and Bingham teams were ranked higher than the Belles, a real tribute given the strong competitors in that group.

Our continued heartfelt thanks to Bobbie Baxter, Priscilla Horn, Brooksie Braden and Cynthia Mills for orchestrating all of the events that surrounded this great Orlando adventure! From synchronized travel arrangements, to wonderful accommodations and a great party at the Coronado Springs Resort, these Fab Four transferred endless hours of planning to four magical days for the Belles (and quite a few parents!). Also, our thanks to Brenda Brown for her fast action in arranging for the 5 huge trophies to be shipped back to Dallas. The trophies are proudly displayed in the display case.

Many thanks to Assistant Principal David Williams and his wife, Susan. Both were an integral part of the coordination and fun! Between shadowing our Line and Lieutenant tryouts…and now the trip to Orlando...David has almost earned his fringe! Thank you!
  

Last Updated Sunday, July 01, 2007

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