2019 Fall Twirler Announcements - Texas Tech University

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

It is that exciting time of year where twirlers are auditioning for twirling spots for the Fall. This blog hopes to help spread the excitement by announcing the selections for the lovely twirlers we will see on the field very soon in Texas, and representing out of State. If you have an announcement for new twirler selections for 2019-20, please email texastwirlcontact@gmail.com so that we can help spread the word!

Today's post announces the selection of the 2019-00 Texas Tech Twirlers!

Texas Tech, located in Lubbock, TX, is well known for their National Champion twirling line. Lead by Coach Bethany Tolley, the Texas Tech Twirling Line performs at football games, school events, and competes on the National level. Auditions for the Fall twirling line were held April 13th, and a team of six amazing line twirlers were selected to join their Feature Twirler.

Texas Tech is excited to announce a great selection of high level twirlers for the 2019-00 Texas Tech University Twirling Line. Between these six twirlers, they hold a hole slew of twirling titles on the State, Regional, and National level, raising the bar for the future of the Texas Tech twirling line.

This coming Fall, the 2019-00 Texas Tech Twirling Line includes...

Returning Twirlers:

• Head Twirler & Senior Emily Smith from Austin, TX
• Senior Kimberly Davis from Lufkin, TX

Incoming Freshman:

• Holly Glasgow from Lubbock, TX
• Chailie Alsaffar from Dallas, TX
• Emma Zuar from Fort Worth, TX
• Anna Hughes from Nederland, TX

Also returning for the 2019-00 Season will be Feature Twirler will be Abby Morgan. Abby is from Gonzales, Texas, and was recently named the 2019 Collegiate Miss Majorette of the Southwest, bringing the biggest title in the region home to Raiderland.

Congrats ladies on being a part of another year of this awesome twirling institution. We know it is going to be a great year and we cannot wait to see you all perform at AYOP in July representing what a Texas university can look like. Guns Up Ladies! Wreck Em!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it.

Contest Calendar Series - 2019 San Antonio Twirling Festival

Hello Texas Twirl Fans...

What a great weekend we all had in San Antonio at the South Texas Auxiliary Championship. It seems like San Antonio is the place to be this year! Even though NBTA Texas State is just around the corner, don't worry, we all have one more chance to get to San Antonio and get routines on the floor.

Today's Contest Calendar Series will be discussing the 2019 San Antonio Twirling Festival!

*DEADLINE TUESDAY* Please note that the deadline for this competition is Tuesday, April 23rd (*extended*). You must have your entries postmarked by this date. Click here to download the entry form. For more information, please contact the contest director at pmontgomery877@yahoo.com.

Who? What? When? Where? Why?
Who: Contest Directors Pat Montgomery & Kelli Park
What: 2019 San Antonio Twirling Festival
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Facility opens at 7:45 am. Contest begins at 8:30 am.
Where: Claudia T Johnson High School; 23203 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, TX
Why: Join us for the last NBTA local event before the end of the school year. This is a great contest to test out post-regional adjustments or let those that moved up a division at Regionals try out their routines in their new division. Plus we have nice facilities, a close practice gym, concessions, and fun prizes!

CONTEST HASHTAG: #satxtwirlfest2019
For this event we strongly encourage our Texas twirlers to utilize the hashtag #satxtwirlfestl2019 when posting photos of this competition on social media. Make sure to tag us and we may share your photo!

Highlighted Event: As this is the last contest before State UIL and many High School twirler auditions, this contest offers a special UIL/School Try-Out division for twirlers to perform their routine in front of a judge for feedback and scoring. This is a great opportunity for these twirlers to have their routines on the floor before their official UIL/Try Out performance dates.

Unique Feature: While winning pageant is nice, there is also a lot of value that goes in to winning solo, x-strut, and 2-baton, as these wins help towards a twirler's advancement. To celebrate the division winners for these events, special awards will be given to all first place winners in solos, x-struts, and 2-baton.

Any Last Comments: Paypal payment is available (with a small fee)!!! Visit www.paypal.me/PatMontgomery to send your contest entry fee via PayPal.

Director's Note: "We are looking forward to everyone attending this year! The Johnson HS Boosters always talk about how kind and polite all the kids and parents are. Thank you for your support!"

Want to attend this event? Please download the 2019 San Antonio Twirling Festival entry form, or contact the director at pmontgomery877@yahoo.com.

Also, don't forget to check out http://www.texastwirl.com/contests.html for information and entry forms for many upcoming camps in and around the State of Texas. There are many great opportunities to advance your skills this summer, and we don't want anyone to miss out!

We hope you have enjoyed this edition of the Contest Calendar Series. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it. 

2019 Fall Twirler Announcements - University of Houston

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

It is that exciting time of year where twirlers are auditioning for twirling spots for the Fall. This blog hopes to help spread the excitement by announcing the selections for the lovely twirlers we will see on the field very soon in Texas, and representing out of State. If you have an announcement for new twirler selections for 2019-20, please email texastwirlcontact@gmail.com so that we can help spread the word!

Today's post announces the selections of the 2019-00 University of Houston Feature Twirlers!

The U of H Feature Twirlers, lead by Coach Jennifer Garrison, are "an elite Team of Baton Twirling Soloists who are integral contributors to the entertainment value of the Spirit of Houston Marching Band". These ladies can be seen rocking it on the field at the TDECU Stadium in Houston.

Kicking off her fourth and final season with the Coogs is Senior Jassandra Holbert. From Vista, California, she is a Communications Major that will be graduating with her BA in May 2020.

Returning for her third season as a UH Feature Twirler is Abby Neuman. This psychology major is from Cibolo, Texas (outside of San Antonio), and will be starting her junior year this fall.

New to the TDECU field this fall is incoming freshman McKenzie Gomez. She is graduating this spring from Round Rock High School, where she was also a feature twirler, and will be majoring in Exercise Science.








Welcome back Jassandra and Abby, and Congrats to newcomer McKenzie. We know you will be a great group together on the field and will make the scarlet and silver look good!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it. 

2019 Fall Twirler Announcements - Tyler Junior College

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

It is that exciting time of year where twirlers are auditioning for twirling spots for the Fall. This blog hopes to help spread the excitement by announcing the selections for the lovely twirlers we will see on the field very soon in Texas, and representing out of State. If you have an announcement for new twirler selections for 2019-20, please email texastwirlcontact@gmail.com so that we can help spread the word!

Today's post announces the selections of the 2019-00 Tyler Junior College Feature Twirler!

This coming Fall, the TJC Apache Band and the Touch of Gold Auxiliary will proudly feature newcomer, Bethany Tompkins, as their twirler. Bethany is from Van, Texas and is an incoming freshman. She is very excited to be twirling at Rose Stadium this coming season.

Congrats Bethany! We wish you an amazing first season as an Apache. Feathers Up!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it.

2019 Fall Twirler Announcements - Sam Houston State University

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

It is that exciting time of year where twirlers are auditioning for twirling spots for the Fall. This blog hopes to help spread the excitement by announcing the selections for the lovely twirlers we will see on the field very soon in Texas, and representing out of State. If you have an announcement for new twirler selections for 2019-20, please email texastwirlcontact@gmail.com so that we can help spread the word!

Today's post announces the selections of the 2019-00 feature twirlers for Sam Houston State University. SHSU, lead by Coordinator Kelley McCormick, held their live auditions last weekend and named two twirlers to represent the Bearkat Band this Fall.

We would like to congratulate returning feature twirlers Sara Wleczyk & Kasey Strouse. We look forward to seeing these two rock the orange and blue in the Elliot T. Bowers Stadium this coming season. Go Bearkats!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it.

2019 Fall Twirler Announcements - Baylor University

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

It is that exciting time of year where twirlers are auditioning for twirling spots for the Fall. This blog hopes to help spread the excitement by announcing the selections for the lovely twirlers we will see on the field very soon in Texas, and representing out of State. If you have an announcement for new twirler selections for 2019-20, please email texastwirlcontact@gmail.com so that we can help spread the word!

Today's post announces the selection of the 2019-20 Feature Twirlers for Baylor University!

The Baylor Golden Girls, lead by Coordinator Lynn Dell Harrell, are coveted twirling spots in the twirling community as these positions have a history of being held by some of the country's best. We are super excited to see that the upcoming Fall season will not disappoint in keeping up with this tradition! Returning this season will be Golden Girls Adaline Bebo, Paige Glass, and Jillian Taylor. Joining them at McLane Stadium will be newcomer, Julia Arciola. 

Adaline Bebo, the Golden Girls Section Leader, is the Current College Miss Majorette of America. She is originally from Carmel, Indiana, and is a Neuroscience Major.

Paige Glass, who is a Texas girl from Gonzales, will be a Junior Biochemistry Major and is returning for her third season as a Golden Girl.

Jillian Taylor, who is originally from Santa Ana, California, will be a Junior Business Major, and is also continuing her third season with Baylor.

Julia Arciola is a USTA World Team Member coming to Waco from Deerfield Beach, Florida. She will be a freshman International Studies Major in the Fall.









What an amazing group of twirlers to be twirling together on the same field. Makes you want to break out your green and gold and yell "Sic Em Bears!" We want to give a big welcome to Julia and a congrats to Paige, Jillian, and Adaline. We wish you all a wonderful football season!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it. 

2019 Fall Twirler Announcements - Stephen F. Austin State University

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

It is that exciting time of year where twirlers are auditioning for twirling spots for the Fall. This blog hopes to help spread the excitement by announcing the selections for the lovely twirlers we will see on the field very soon in Texas, and representing out of State. If you have an announcement for new twirler selections for 2019-20, please email texastwirlcontact@gmail.com so that we can help spread the word!

Today's post announces the selection of the 2019-00 Stephen F Austin State University Twirl-O-Jacks! 

SFA, located in Nacogdoches, TX, has a "timeless" reputation regarding baton twirlers thanks to their Twirl-O-Jack twirling line. The TOJ's are know for their "Grace...Poise...Style!" They perform at football games and many events. Auditions for the coming Fall were held today, April 6th, and 14 TOJ's were selected.

The 2019-00 Twirl-O-Jack twirling line will be lead by Head Twirl-O-Jack, MacKenzie Burlingame, and Assistant Head Twirl-O-Jack, Cody Lovelady. Joining the TOJ's on the field, and returning for her fourth season as the SFA Feature Twirler, will be Rachel Dugan.

Pictured is the 2019-00 Twirl-O-Jack twirling line includes MacKenzie Burlingame (Head TOJ), Codie Lovelady (Asst. Head TOJ), Elizabeth Bridges, Julie Horchler, Gabriela Kilmer, Samantha Denby, Madeline Murphy, Michalla Byrd, Amanda Bruner, Kaylee Homan, MyKayla Nalls, Erin Rock, MaKayla Medley, and Jaida Crowler (not pictured).

Congrats to Feature Twirler Rachel, Head Twirl-O-Jack MacKenzie, Asst. Head Twirl-O-Jack Cody, and all the 2019-00 Twirl-O-Jacks. We know you all will continue the T-O-J tradition of exciting and original performances this coming Fall. Go Jacks!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it. 

2019 Fall Twirler Announcements - UT Permian Basin

Hello Texas Twirl Fans!

It is that exciting time of year where twirlers are auditioning for twirling spots for the Fall. This blog hopes to help spread the excitement by announcing the selections for the lovely twirlers we will see on the field very soon in Texas, and representing out of State. If you have an announcement for new twirler selections for 2019-20, please email texastwirlcontact@gmail.com so that we can help spread the word!

Today we get to announce the new Falcon Twirlers! The University of Texas Permian Basin, lead by Coach Marlene Torres, held their live auditions earlier in March and selected three awesome twirlers to represent the Falcon Marching Band for the 2019-2020 season.

We are so excited to see returning Falcon Twirlers Cristina Sanchez and Emily-Ann Brito, and we want to give a warm collegiate welcome to the newest addition, Kendrah Hall. This will be only the fourth season that UTPB has had twirlers, and this program is doing amazing things. This year, each of these ladies will also be receiving a $1,000.00 scholarship! Wow!

For more information about the Falcon Twirler program, please visit the UTPB Falcon Twirler's Website or the UTPB Falcon Twirler's Facebook Page. Please also take a moment to check out the amazing endowment program Falcon Twirler Coach Marlene is working on. Help support collegiate twirling in West Texas!

Congrats to these ladies. We can't wait to see you all on the field in the Fall! Go Falcons!

We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. We are always looking for great new stories about Texas twirlers. Do you have an idea or some information we could use to help highlight our sport? Please contact us at texastwirlcontact@gmail.com and we would love to hear more about it.