Dancing Home with Two Trophies
Senior Lydia Shepherd performs the hip hop dance during half time at a basketball game. The hip hop routine was created to honor Frankie Ebenkamp, one of the Wildcats most loyal fans. Photo by Maggie Getzin.
On Saturday March 10, the Dance Team competed in the IHSDTA state competition and placed 5th in their varsity pom routine and 3rd in their hip hop routine. This year the team was composed of 4 seniors, 23 competition members, and was coached by Jill Wigand and Jordan Beach.
This year their hip hop routine was a tribute to Frankie Ebenkamp and revolved around school spirit. Dancers felt a great honor when performing this dance because it was not just a dance, it was a tribute to a great figure in Jasper spirit and sports. Senior, Hannah Welp states, “We aren’t a team, we’re a family and the dance inspired and motivated us because we wanted to honor someone who was such an asset to our community.” With their season coming to an end, the team walks away with their heads held high and with great determination to come back stronger next year. Tryouts for next year will begin on April 2nd.
