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By Britney Indorf
2023-2024 Season
The Auxiliary Groups include Varsity Cheer, Varsity Dance, Color Guard, and Band. These groups work really hard throughout the year as well as during the football season. The coaches for Cheer, Dance, and Colorguard are Mrs. Kellie Lauricella Hughes and Mrs. Toni Curtis. The band director is Mr. Thomas Dean.
Meet The Coaches
Coach Kellie Hughes
Coach Kellie is the head coach of the Varsity Cheer, Dance, and Color Guard.
Coach Toni Curtis
Coach Toni Curtis is the assistant coach of the Varsity Cheer, Dance, and Color Guard.
Mr. Thomas Dean
Mr. Thomas Dean is the band director of the John Curtis Colonial Regiment.
Throwback
Meet our JC Danceline, Varsity Cheer, JV Cheer, & Color Guard Head Coach: Kellie Lauricella Hughes. This is Mrs. Kellie’s 4th year as the Head Coach for all of our Spirit Groups. She loves being back at her Alma Mater sharing her love for Cheer and Dance with her girls. She grew up dancing and cheerleading since she was a baby. At John Curtis, she was on the Pep Squad, JV Cheer, and Varsity Cheer teams where she was Captain of all her squads. She was a representative on the Homecoming Court for 4 years and was the Homecoming Queen in 2009. She danced at The Dance Factory and was a member of their competition team for many years. She was also a member of the Tiger Elite Allstars Pom Dance Team for years. Kellie then went onto college and was a 4 year member of the Nationally Ranked Lionette Dance Team at Southeastern Louisiana University. She was also chosen to be a dance instructor for the Universal Dance Association (UDA). This included traveling and teaching dance to all ages. She has had numerous coaching accomplishments including choreography awards, technique awards, and championships. She’s very excited for the future at JC!
Meet The Officers
Cheer Officers
Captain:
SENIOR
Britney Indorf
Co-Captain:
SENIOR
Taylor Peaden
Lieutenant:
JUNIOR
Kate Curtis
Lieutenant:
JUNIOR
Bailey Bradley
Dance Team Officers
Captian:
SENIOR
Grace Cali
Captain:
JUNIOR
Kate Curtis
Co-Captain:
SOPHOMORE
Payton Stropolo
Lieutenant:
SOPHOMORE
Bailey Couret
Lieutenant:
SOPHOMORE
Madison Gandolfo
Drum Majors and Band Captains
Drum Major
Amanda Baker
SENIOR
Drum Major
Courtney Bayer
SENIOR
Band Captain
Brandon Faciane
JUNIOR
Band Captain
Jacob Burke
SOPHOMORE
Meet The Seniors
Cheer
Madison Woodruff
Cheer and Color Guard
Taylor Peaden
Cheer
Britney Indorf
Cheer
Keva Thomas
Cheer and Dance
Fallyn Mays
Cheer and Color Guard
Kennedi Thomas
Cheer
Sophie Bellanger
Cheer and Dance
Grace Cali
Color Guard
Paisley Bodenheimer
Band
Amanda Baker
Band
Connor LeBlanc
Band
Courtney Bayer
Color Guard
Megan O'Reagan
Color Guard
Arely Gonzalez
Color Guard
Ni'Ashiah Mitchell
Senior Night
Photo Credits: Turn To Paige Photgraphy
Interviews
Varsity Cheer
Caroline Naccari
How have you enjoyed your years on the team?
I have enjoyed my time on the cheer team because I get to spend time with all of my friends doing what I love!
What is your favorite thing about cheering?
My favorite thing about cheering is stunting because I like to try new things as a flyer.
How many years have you been on cheer?
I have been on cheer since 3rd grade but I've been on varsity cheer since 9th grade.
What do you think are the most important things that make a team successful?
I think having a good leader that everyone respects can contribute a lot of team's success. I also think that everyone needs to trust each other and get along.
What do you think you need to work on?
I think I need to work on projecting my voice when I cheer.
Dance
Makaileigh Klein
What are your greatest strengths as a dancer?
Flexibility and tricks
What are your weaknesses?
Turns
Why do you love dancing?
I express all my sassiness/ embrace my feelings.
What are your favorite dance styles?
Jazz and contemporary
What do you think is the hardest thing about dance?
Fast changes
Color Guard
Molly Labat
What do you like about Color Guard?
I think it's really fun, and I think more people should join next year. I think it was a great addition to the spirit groups.
What are your strengths with the flag?
I would say my strengths are drop spins or Palm rolls.
What are your weaknesses with the flag?
I would say my weaknesses are definitely pop tosses.
Why did you choose to be on the Color Guard?
I really wanted to be involved in something and it's something me and my friends decided to do together.
Will you do Color Guard again next year?
I think so...yes.
Band
Connor LeBlanc
What are your favorite things about band?
My favorite thing about the band is being around my fellow band members.
What instrument do you play?
I play the base drum.
How many years have you been on band?
I have been on band for 4 years.
Is there another instrument you would like to play?
I wouldn't really want to play any other instrument .
What events are your favorites to play at?
I enjoy playing at basketball games.
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