Alumni

Alyssa Polarolo

2015-2018 Heritage Belle, 2016-2018 Council Member

After high school, Alyssa went to Dallas Baptist University to pursue a major in Public Relations and a minor in English. There, she auditioned for and made the DBU Patriettes 2019-2020 dance team. She has been part of various performances including Patriot Rally, Battle at the Burg, Homecoming, and the 9th Annual Patriettes Christmas Show. At NDA dance camp, she earned 2nd in Division II team performance along with her teammates, and during the year she was voted to be Game Day Girl.

Annabel Gaul

2015-2019 Heritage Belle, 2018-2019 Captain, 2016-2018 1st Lieutenant, 2015-2016 Council Member

After Belles, Annabel went to dance at Dallas Baptist University as a DBU Patriette. In 2021 Annabel and her team competed at NDA college nationals in Daytona Beach Florida, winning the team's first-ever national championship in the open pom category. Not only did they win one national title with NDA, Annabel and her team also won another national championship at DTU in the virtual D2 pom category. Annabel is still on the Patriettes serving as social chair and working towards earning another national title.

Lilly Miller

2015-2019 Heritage Belle, 2018-2019 1st Lieutenant, 2017-2018 Lieutenant, 2016-2017 Council Vice President

Lily began her college career at Tyler Junior College where she has been a member of the 74th line of the Apache Belles. While attending TJC Lily has participated in the dance program where she will graduate in the Spring of 2022 with an Associates Degree in Dance. In addition to her college dance pursuits, Lily has served as a staff member with American Dance and Drill Team since 2019. After completion of TJC Lily plans to attend Texas Women’s University in Denton where she will continue her studies in Dance. She will enter the dance program and pursue her Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education. While she is attending TWU she will also be trying out to dance with the Pioneer Dance Team and compete in the collegiate NDA competitions. With her focus on a dance degree, she is looking to the future where she hopes to continue her choreography while teaching, leading, and inspiring dancers.

Hollyn Moreland

2016-2020 Heritage Belle, 2019-2020 Lieutenant

After high school, Hollyn went to Stephen F. Austin State University as a Family and Consumer Science major with a minor in Dance Team Coaching. Hollyn is currently dancing for Stephen F. Austin State University Dance Teams directed under T.J Maple. As well as performing at countless SFA football and basketball games, she has received a dance scholarship for both her rookie year and her veteran year serving on the team. Hollyn competed at Dance Team Union College Classic Nationals in 2021 and is a Dance Team Union College Classic D1A Pom National Champion. In Summer 2022 Hollyn is going to be serving her first summer as a Crowd Pleasers Dance staff member and hopes to continue with the company for many years to come.

Abby Charnoski

2016-2020 Heritage Belle, 2019-2020 Council Member, 2018-2019 JV Sergeant

After high school, Abby went to dance Dallas Baptist University as a DBU Patriette and to study Clinical Psychology. Abby has been on the DBU Patriettes Dance Team from 2020 - 2023. In 2021 her team competed at NDA College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, winng the teams first ever National Championship in the Open Pom Category. Not only did they win one National Title with NDA, her team also won another National Championship at DTU in Virtual D2 Pom Category. In 2022, Abby and her team competed at NDA College Nationals again in Daytona Beach, Florida and won the Open Pom Category again and now are Back2Back National Champions.  2021-2022 Abby served as Social Chair on her team and 2022-2023 she serves as Service Chair. 

Alexa Rodriguez

2017-2021 Heritage Belle, 2019-2020 JV Sergeant, 2020-2021 Council President, 2019-2021 Miss High Kick 

After high school, Alexa went on to Tyler Junior College where she was a 75th line member of the Apache Belles. Throughout Alexa's first semester, she performed their famous high kick, jazz, and homecoming prop routine at football games. She also traveled to Commerce, Texas to dance in the Heart of Texas Bowl that Tyler Junior College played in. She participated in pep rallies, community performances, and the Apache Belles Arrow on Tour. On Thanksgiving Day, she performed at the HEB Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade on television. In the spring semester, she will perform at numerous basketball games and their incredible spring show. Over Spring Break of 2022, Alexa and the rest of 74-75 will be heading to Puerto Rico to perform and represent Tyler, Texas.

Sarah Miller 

2018-2022 Heritage Belle, Lieutenant 2020-2021, Captain 2021-2022

After high school, Sarah went on to Kilgore College where she studied Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Dance. Sarah is currently an 83rd line member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes. Throughout her first semester she has served as Treasurer of the 83rd line and has performed the traditional high kick and streamer jazz routines at football games. Sarah will be performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Rangerettes Christmas Show, the Cotton Bowl Classic, and the Rangerette Revels throughout her time as a Rangerette. Sarah also serves as an American Dance/Drill Team Staff Assistant. 

Tristyn Jowers 

2020-2021 Rubies, 2021-2024 Heritage Belle, JV Sergeant 2022-2024

*Current Alumni Board President

Tristyn is currently a UTD Power Dancer at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she is studying Psychology. In her first year she has been named an NDA Collegiate All American Dancer. As a Power Dancer, she has performed various dance styles at volleyball and basketball games, Dallas Cowboys Halftime Shows, and the Dallas Holiday Parade. Tristyn is also looking forward to competing at NDA nationals in the spring.

Emma Siar 

2020-2024 Heritage Belle, 2021-2024 Chaplain, Miss High Kick 2022-2023, Lieutenant 2023-2024

Emma is currently a Texan Star at Tarleton State University and is studying Horticulture Marketing. Emma has performed at every Tarleton State University football game between the first and second quarters, where she performs routines such as the team's signature TNT, pom, hip-hop, and jazz routines. Emma also performs spirit routines at Tarleton's basketball, volleyball, and soccer games, along with other community and campus events. Emma will also be competing with her team at ADTS and NDA Nationals in Daytona.

DeLayna Deer 

2020-2024 Heritage Belle, Lieutenant 2022-2023 & 2023-2024

DeLayna is currently an Apache Belle on the 78th line at Tyler Junior College, and is majoring in Biology. DeLayna has performed the high kick, jazz, and homecoming routine at football games. She also performed in the HEB Houston Thanksgiving Day parade, and the Dallas Holiday Parade on television. In the fall, DeLayna attended Washington D.C on the Brookshire’s Heroes Flight with the 77th and 78th lines. In the spring, she has performed at basketball games, and is excited to perform in the annual Apache Belles spring show. After Spring Show, she will be performing in the Red Dirt Festival, and participating in the Apache Belles Arrow on Tour.