Football season is in full swing, and so are those band competitions! We hope Band-Tober is going well for all our Texas Twirlers, whether they are performing as a musician, guard member, or twirling in their competition show. So many great twirlers in such amazing band programs all over the state!
Each season this blog likes to get to know some of these awesome twirlers a little better by learning about them and their experiences. We will be meeting a new High School twirler each Friday and discovering more about our Texas Collegians during the week. Make sure to follow us at facebook.com/twirlingiscatchingtx or on Instagram @twirlingiscatchingtx for live content and Insta-story take overs by some of your favorites.
This week’s Friday Night Lights Feature is the Whitehouse High School Twirlers!
Whitehouse High School, located in Whitehouse, Texas (south of Tyler), is the home of the Wildcats, and the Whitehouse High School Twirlers! With so many great twirlers in Whitehouse, WHS is able to offer both a Varsity and JV Twirling Line. For this year, there are eight twirlers on the Varsity Squad and six twirlers on the Junior Varsity Squad.
We asked the Wildcat Twirlers what they had to do to make the line, and they told us about their audition process. “For try outs, each girl comes to the school on a Saturday and learns the routine in four hours. After a lunch break, everyone comes back to tryout with the group routine and a solo.”
These twirlers get really into the traditions at Whitehouse High School. Their favorite is when they all sing the school song as they pull into the high school when they are on the band buses coming back from a game. They also love that before every game the whole band joins hands and recites the Lord’s Prayer.
Now that we have learned a little more about WHS, let’s learn about each of the Wildcat Twirlers!
First, let's meet the eight twirlers that make up the Whitehouse High School Varsity Squad!
Varsity Squad Leader, Senior
“But as for me, I know my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth last” – Job 19:25
Her favorite trick is either a three-baton backhand box or a toss illusion catch pick off. She competes in Twirl Productions Unlimited and is the proudest of receiving a Judge’s “Shout out”, qualifying for Premier Performer, and receiving a division one rating at UIL TSSEC in 2018 and 2019. When she is not twirling, she loves to hang out with friends and watch Netflix. After High School she hopes to twirl at a university, major in education, minor in psychology, and “become an educator of tiny humans!”
Varsity Squad Leader, Senior
“Fix your ponytail and try again”
Her favorite trick is horizontal box juggles. In NBTA she has won beginner three baton, strut, and solo. She also qualified for Premier Performer and has received three division 1 ratings for UIL Solo & Ensemble. When she is not twirling, she likes to spend time with her family and friends. After High School, her dream is to twirl in college, major in political science, and study pre-law, then pursue a law degree and become barred in the state of Texas.
Varsity, Junior
“God is within her she shall not fail” - Psalms 46:5
Her favorite trick is a three turn. She competes in the Twirl Production Unlimited competitions. When she is not twirling, she is usually with friends or family, or is doing stuff for school. After High School she hopes to attend Texas A&M University and become a learning disability diagnostician.
Varsity, Junior
“You can do all things if you have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney
Her favorite trick is a toss illusion. When she is not twirling, she likes to watch TikToks or YouTube. After High School she plans to attend college to become a pediatrician.
Varsity, Junior
“Every next level of your life requires a different you”
Her favorite trick is a three turn. She competes in the Twirl Production Unlimited competitions. When she is not twirling, she likes to show cows and participate in FFA activities. After High School she hopes to possibly twirl in college and pursue a veterinarian degree.
JV, Sophomore
“You know it is cold outside when you go outside, and it is cold”
Her favorite trick is a three turn. She competes with dance twirl in level two. When she is not twirling, she loves to make TikToks. After High School she plans to move off and go to college.
Varsity, Junior
“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand and say to you: Do not fear, I will help you” – Isaiah 41:13
Her favorite trick is a toss illusion. She competes in the Twirl Production Unlimited competitions and has received Premier Performer and Division 1 Ratings at UIL, as well as first place in several competitions. When she is not twirling, she likes to hang out with friends and family. After High School she would like to twirl in college and go to school to become a Game Warden.
Varsity, Sophomore
“Feel what you need to feel and then let it go. Do not let it consume you” – Dhiman
Her favorite trick is a toss cartwheel. She competes in the Twirl Production Unlimited competitions. When she is not twirling, she loves acting and hanging out with friends. After High School she would like to twirl in college and pursue a career as an astronaut or surgeon.
Next, let's meet the six twirlers that make up the Whitehouse High School Junior Varsity Squad!
JV Squad Leader, Sophomore
“She believed she could, so she did”
Her favorite trick is juggles. She competes with 9-10 2 baton at Twirl Productions Unlimited competitions. When she is not twirling, she likes to play the ukulele. After High School she hopes to become a college majorette and get a degree in physical therapy.
JV, Freshman
“FEAR has two meanings – Fear Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. The choice is yours”
Her favorite trick is juggles. When she is not twirling, she likes to sing and do theater. After High School she plans to go to Baylor University.
JV, Sophomore
“Just because my path is different, doesn’t mean I’m going the wrong way” – Gerard Abrams
Her favorite trick is any type of juggles and she competes in category 1 two baton. When she is not twirling, she likes to hang with friends or catch up on Grey’s Anatomy. After High School she wants to go to Baylor University and graduate with her doctoral degree to become an Adoption Counselor.
JV, Junior
“Oh how the turntables” – Michael Scott
Her favorite trick is a catch behind the back roll. She currently only competes with her high school line but used to compete in Twirl Productions Unlimited competitions. When she is not twirling, she likes to hang out with friends and watch Netflix. After High School she hopes to become an Occupational Therapist.
JV, Freshman
“Every day is a new day”
Her favorite trick is a toss front walkover. When she is not twirling, she is doing competitive cheer and dance. After High School she hopes to go to Baylor University and be in their medicine program.
JV, Junior
“When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I” – Psalm 61:2
Her favorite trick is a one turn catch back hand. When she is not twirling, she likes to show livestock. After High School she hopes to go to Tarleton State University and become a large animal vet.
As a twirling group, they have many moments that they enjoy together. Their favorite is when they are on the field and hit their ending pose as a team and get to hear the excitement from the stands.
They also love supporting each other. When one of them catches a new trick, the excitement that follows just shows what a great team they have become. This unity is what the Seniors will miss the most when they graduate. “We will miss performing on the field with our team every Friday Night, and the friendships that have been created over the past four years.”
Finally, to wrap up our interview, we asked the twirlers what advice they have for someone hoping to be a future WHS twirler, and they said, “Do your best, be yourself, and smile big!”
We want to thank the Wildcat Twirlers and wish them a great rest of their season! Go Wildcats!
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.
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