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Why did KC dean,Dr. BE Masters, bring Miss Gussie Neil Davis to Kc?
In 1939, he asked Miss Davis to create something special to attract young women to the college and keep everyone in their seats at halftime.
When did Miss Davis retire?
1979
When did Miss Davis pass away?
December 21, 1993
Who was the 1st assistant director?
Peggy Crowder
Who was the first former rette to become an assistant director?
Peggy Crowder (She was a rette in the 1940s)
Peggy Crowder returned to KC as what?
She returned as Dr. Peggy Coghlan and VP of instruction & chief academic officer
Who created the stomp?
Dr. Peggy Coghlan
When did Dr. Peggy Coghlan retire?
She retired in 1996 and now lives in Longview
Who was the 2nd assistant director?
Barbara "Pill" Harmon Malm
Who became the first Rangerette choreographer in 1948?
Mr. Denard Haden (He created the rangerette style!)
When did Mr. Haden retire?
He retired in 1979
When did Mr. Haden pass away?
1983
Who was the 3rd assistant director?
Mrs. Deana Bolton Covin from 1972-1979 (7 years)
Who had the idea of summer camp?
Mrs. Deana Bolton Covin (The camp has raised almost $1mill in scholarships)
When and why did Mrs. Deana Bolton Covin come to Kc?
She came in 1966 as the cheer sponsor and she also taught golf + bowling
Who was the second director of the Rangerettes?
Mrs. Deana Bolton Covin became the director in 1979 after Miss Davis retired
What was Mrs. Deana Bolton Covin known for?
She was known for her precision, polish, and perfection!
When did Mrs. Covin retire?
1993
When did Mrs. Covin pass away?
June 28,2016 at age 94
What was renamed in Mrs. Covins honor?
The Rangerette gym in Sept 2001!
Who was the second choreographer of the Rangerettes?
Mrs. Ruth Flynn (Former rette then directed Apache Bells from 1984-2011)
How long did Mrs. Ruth Flynn work with Mrs. Covin?
From 1980-1984
Who was the 3rd choreographer of the Rangerettes?
Laura Davis (Swingster and Lt from 1975-1977)
Who was the 4th assistant director ?
Mrs Laura Davis in 1983 (Mrs. Covins first assistant)
Who took over choreography after Mrs. Ruth Flynn left?
Mrs. Laura Davis took over choreo while also being assistant in 1984-1986
Who is the co-owner of SOA?
Mrs Laura Davis
Who was the 5th assistant director?
Mrs. Dana Blair (Lt and swingster)
from 1986-1993 (Mrs. Covins 2nd assistant)
What did Mrs. Blair do after KC?
She started out at Ut for 1 year then tried out for Rangerettes. She then went back and became a TX Star from 1984-1986. She was also in Kappa Delta!
What did Mrs. Blair get a degree in?
She got her bachelor of science in eduction in 1986 at UT. She later got her masters of education in 1991 from UT Tyler!
What line was Mrs. Blair on?
42nd (1981-1983)
Who was the 3rd director?
Mrs. Dana Blair in 1993 (1st director to have been a Rangerette)
Who was the 6th assistant director?
Mrs. Wayne (Lt, swingster)
Where is Mrs. Wayne from?
She is from Houston
What line was Mrs. Wayne on?
46th (1985-87)
What HS did Mrs. Wayne direct?
Westfield Hs drill team
What is Mrs. Wayne's educational background?
She spent one semester at San Jacinto Jr College. She then went to Southwest TX State where she got her Bachelor of science in exercise and sports science in 1991. She got her masters in 2000!
When did Mrs. Wayne and Mrs. Blair start working together?
1993
Where are significant locations the Rangerettes have travelled to?
South America, Romania, France, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Italy, Switzerland, England, Scotland, Ireland, Hong Kong, and Korea
What year did we start performing in the Cotton Bowl?
1951
How many East West Shrine Bowl games did we perform in?
3!!! We are also the only organization to be invited back to this all star game in Palo Alto, California in the 1980s
What have the Rangerettes been covergirl on?
Life, Newsweek, Esquare, TX monthly, TX 24/7
What movie were the rettes featured in?
7 wonders of the world
For the 75th anniversary, what documentary was filmed?
Sweethearts of the Gridiron
What is the organization dedicated to maintaining?
Maintaining the core values of community and family friendly entertainment
What is Mrs. Aulds educational background?
She went to UT and got her bachelor of fine arts in dance in 2012. She then went to TWU and was apart of their dance program. She completed her MFA in dance in 2015.
When was Mrs. Aulds a rangerette?
From 2007-2009 (68th line)
When did Mrs. Aulds become head of the dance department?
2015
Who is the founder of Rangerettes forever?
Jeanna Hale in 1979
How did Dr. Masters know of Miss Davis?
He had heard of her because of her "Flaming Flashes" dancing pep squad and he brought her to KC to create something special!!!
Background on Miss Davis' pep squad
The Greenville "Flaming Flashes" were the first dancing pep squad from Greenville Hs in 1929!
What is Miss Davis known as?
The first lady of drill team!
How long did Miss Davis direct?
39 years
What was Miss Davis' motto?
Beauty knows no pain
Who designed the uniform?
Earl Ford (An art student at KC in 1939)
Why is the uniform R,W,&B?
Miss Davis wanted the uniform to be timeless plus what better colors represent our country and the great state of TX! (Even tho the Kc colors are grey & blue)
What is the only change there has been to the uni?
The length of the skirt
Who is the first unofficial sponsor of Rangerettes?
Mr. Liggett Crim
What all did Mr. Crim do for the organization?
He furnished buses, fireworks, and props. Also, the traditional team picture was taken at the Crim house for many many years.
Who is Mr. Knox Lamb?
He was the manager of Dodson for years. He also assisted with revels, built props, and designed firework shows.
Who created the smile sign and the sign that drops to announce the new team?
Mr. Knox Lamb
Who built and painted the rangerette suitcase ?
Mr. Knox Lamb
Who was the second unofficial sponsor ?
Mr. Mike Miller
What all did Mr. Mike Miller do the for the organization?
He was responsible for the rettes returning to the Macys parade in the 1990s.
He donated time, money, and expertise to produce Revels!
He helped restore Dodson and the rangerette gym!
Who designed, built and furnished the GND?
Former rette: Mrs. Kathryn Heller Zwick and her husband Nick Zwick! (They gave generously to the rette gym remodel in 2001 as well)
How much did the GND cost?
3.5 mill
Who was the 2nd manager of the GND?
Ms. Shirley Arredondo (Kc student from 67-69)
Who was the 1st manager of the GND?
Ms. Erin Boyd (00-02) Only GND manager to have been a Rangerette
Who was the 3rd manger of the Gnd?
Ms. Betty Longacre (2019-present)
Who works in the Gnd part time?
Miss Bev and she has since 2009!
Who is the Vp of Kc?
Dr. Mike Jenkins
(VP of student development over rettes from 2008-2021)
(Serves as Exec. VP of internal collaboration and strategic initiatives now)
Who is Dr. Mike Jenkins assistant?
Mrs. Barbara Prater
Who served as the revels choreographer and creative consultant from 1993-2015?
Missy Sumpter (Lt 87-89)
When was the first rangerette performance ?
September 19, 1940
When did revels begin?
In 1945 in the gym!
What was revels called prior?
Ranger Round Up & then it was Rangerette Revue then revels
Who is the current and former Forever president?
Current as of Aug 2024- Kim Molina
Former - Dru Stine
Who is the president of Kc?
Dr. Brenda Kays
Who is the VP of student services?
Dr. Staci Martin
Who is Dr. Staci Martin's exec assistant ?
Mrs. teleka delgadillo
Who is the Kc chief financial officer?
Mr. Terry Hanson
Who is the director of campus life?
Mr. Terence Mathis
Who is the KC chief of police?
Captain Bill McPherson
who's the kc band director?
Derrick Loggozo
Who's the Kc athletic director?
Courtney Pruitt
who's the department chair of kinesiology and athletic training?
Courtney Jenkins
Who are the athletic trainers?
Madison Vargas and Lindsey Preston
How short does your hair have to be?
3 inches above top of belt when lifted
Where should the hat string sit?
Should be to the seam of the top of the shirt by the collarbone!
Who's the KC football coach?
Coach Willie Gooden
Who's the basketball coach?
Robert Byrd
Who's the women's basketball coach?
Stephanie Williams
Who's the softball coach?
Amber Williams
Who is the director of the showcase?
Megan DeHoyos
Who's the technical director for Revels and christmas show?
Ethan Herring
Who is the president of cotton bowl athletic association?
Mr. Rick Baker
Who is the director of pageantry for the Cotton Bowl?
Ms. Lisa Fortenberry (83-85)
Who owns the company Sparkle? (Company which makes our uni)
Rochelle Rodriguez
How many bedrooms are in the GnD?
40
How many girls are in the kick line?
48
When did Kilgore College open?
1935