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Handbook Final2014
Handbook Final2014
Spring 1964
1965-1967
1967-1968
1968-1976
1976-1981
1981-1986
1986-1990
1990-1993
1993-1995
1995-1998
1998-2001
2001-2013
2013-Present
The Scarlets originally had to have a total of 95 members selected at each try-out. There were also five classes for Scarlets with a
military officer in each class; thus the present drill room was spacious enough for classes. The girls gym was built in 1966. Until that
time, classes were held in the student lounge, on the sidewalk, outside the choir and band room (which is now the shop area), or, if
lucky, in the gym.
The Scarlets have been a very active and competitive organization that is a vital part of North Shore High School. Members of the
Scarlets have become housewives, teachers, accountants, models, drill team directors, parents, and missionaries. They continue to
make great contributions to the world in which we live. Scarlets have many, many fond memories of drill team and high school and
have a bond with each other that is highly treasured. Our motto, Once a Scarlet, Always a Scarlet, still holds true as our traditions are
passed on to each generation. What a Scarlet can never forget: ruby red, red under red, Attentions!, mosquitoes, rain, cold, dancing,
football, basketball, the band, Thats Entertainment, Spring Show, competition, applause, laughter, tears, hugs, and that beautiful
Scarlet smile!
new 9th-10th grade principal, Mrs. Linda Sherrard. The JV team followed the rules specified in the original Scarlet handbook.
Tryouts were held and 68 JV Scarlets were selected. There were five military officers: Captain, Co-Captain, and three
Lieutenants. There were also four social officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The new team of
freshmen only (eighth grade tryouts had not been held yet) earned a Division I rating performing a pom routine at competition
during the spring semester of 1998.
The first summer practice was held in the cafeteria of the NSHS East campus. The first JV performance was a pom routine to
Love Shack at the JV football game on the field behind the West campus. The uniforms had not arrived, so the JV Scarlets
had to borrow costumes from South Houston High School, Mrs. Taylors alma mater. The JV Scarlets performed their hearts
out and earned a standing ovation from the crowd for their first performance. Their most memorable performance of football
season was Thriller. The entire team was dressed as ghouls and goblins, and they performed it two days before Halloween.
The performance was awesome! The first captain of the JV Scarlets was Clarissa Kay Garcia who, for her senior year, made
Captain for the North Shore Senior High Scarlets.
The directors who have led the JV Scarlets since their existence are as follows:
Audra Dixon Taylor
Lianna Ponder
Courtney Nichols (former Scarlet)
Jaclyn Wrobleski (former Scarlet)
AJ West (former Scarlet)
1998-2001
2001-2002
2002-2005
2005-2013
2013-Present
During their first year, the JV Scarlets won the prestigious Best in Class Team Award at competition for their four team
dances. The military officers received the Best in Class Officers Award at competition as well. The team has continued to
excel at competition winning Sweepstakes, choreography awards, and sportsmanship awards.
In 2002, it was decided that the 10 th graders would return to the Varsity squad. Today, the JV Scarlets consist primarily of
freshmen, with a few 10 th and 11th graders. The JV Scarlets continue to succeed. Our motto, Once a Scarlet, Always a
Scarlet, still stands true for the Scarlets, JV or Varsity.
A. I will participate in daily practices, performances, school activities, drill team activities, and other required activities.
B. Drill team activities are mandatory for everyone. The only exceptions are: illness with a doctors excuse or death in the
family (proper documents must be shown).
C. I am responsible for knowing for the designated times and places of the activities.
ACADEMICS
A. No active member may have a six-week grade lower than a 70. If a six-weeks grade is lower than a 70, the
member is placed on scholastic probation according to No Pass, No Play state law
B. Any person who has a grade below a 70 for two six-weeks grading periods, consecutive or not, during the
current school year shall be removed from the team. The student is eligible to try-out for the following year.
CONDUCT
A. I will conduct and dress myself in a professional manner.
B. I will carry out all instructions with a conscientious and enthusiastic attitude.
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UNIFORM
My uniforms are objects of pride. They deserve the best care I can give them. They bear the school colors and deserve
respect. I will keep them in perfect condition.
The uniform consists of:
1. Field uniform and accessories
2. Friday Spirit Shirts
3. Practice attire
4. Any other drill team attire/costumes
C. It is my duty to know which uniform is required and to wear it properly. I alone am responsible for my uniform.
D. The uniform can only be worn by current drill team members.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
A. I am entrusted with school property while I handle drill team items. They will be issued to me in good
condition.
B. I am responsible for drill team items.
C. I am not allowed to let anyone, except drill team members, use the items.
ATTITUDE
A. I understand that the officers are to help lead and direct this organization. Therefore I will follow their
directives.
B. I understand that I may ask for a hearing before the officers and director in matters of grievances or demerits.
C. I will accept constructive criticism and use it to better myself as a team member.
D. I shall not hold personal prejudices and grudges and will always practice good sportsmanship.
E. I will prevent personal issues/matters from interfering with all drill team activities.
F. I will strive at all times, to the best of my ability, to make the drill team an outstanding organization of loyalty,
dignity, and honor.
GENERAL RULES
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MILITARY OFFICERS
The military officers consist of a Captain, Co-Captain, and one to five Lieutenants. The number of Lieutenants is at the
Directors discretion based on the number of members on the team. The Captain must be in her second year of
membership of varsity.
A. Tryouts for Military Officer
1. Candidates must not have more than 10 demerits for the given year.
2. Candidates must have been on the varsity team the previous school year. Candidates must be a current year
sophomore or junior.
3. Candidates must not have any Us for any given six weeks of that tryout year. They must also have maintained
a minimum 2.5 cumulative G.P.A.*
4. Candidates will not be allowed to tryout if they have attended ISS during the current school year.
5. Candidates must participate in the Spring Show Officer Candidate /New Officer Dance.
6. Candidates will complete a notebook to be used at tryouts and maintained if selected as a military officer.
7. Candidates must be able to make the necessary time commitments if chosen as a military officer.
8. Some things candidates will display at tryouts can include, but are not limited to the following: solo routine, judges
interview, splits, flexibility movements, high kicks, leaps, turns, and other techniques demonstrated in the form of
one or more routines.
9. Candidates must run for the office they wish to hold.
B. Selection of Military Officers
1. Officers are selected by a panel of judges made up of qualified experts.
2. The Director chooses the judges.
C. Installation of Military Officers
1. Officers-elect, before and after installation, must have at least a 2.5 cumulative G.P.A.* with no Us within the
tryout year or they will lose their office.
2. Officers-elect and current officers, before and after installation, must not have more than 10 demerits.
3. Officers-elect will not be installed if they receive ISS.
D. Dismissal of a Military Office
1. If an officer acquires 10 or more demerits while in office, or before installation into office, they will be relieved of
their duties immediately. They will remain on the team as a line member.
2. If an officer fails to maintain a minimum of A 70 average in any class, they will be relieved of their duties
immediately. They will remain on the line as a member.
3. If an officer receives ISS, they will be dismissed as an officer. They will remain on the line as a member.
E. Duties of a Military Officer:
1. To support the decisions made by the Director.
2. To learn rules, regulations, code of conduct, etc., about the organization.
3. To help the members cooperate with each other, the Director, and the other organizations.
4. To attend the officer camp of the Directors choice.
5. To attend all drill team functions, camps, clinics, competitions, practices, Spring Show, public appearances,
parades, etc., during their time in office.
6. To maintain a sense of responsibility for the organization by feeling privileged and honored to be an officer.
7. To hold inspections, check for tardies, infractions, and absences.
8. To discipline by making demerit recommendations to the Director concerning members who do not comply with
the rules.
9. To assume any and all duties as specified by the Director.
10. To set an example for the school and the drill team.
11. To be the first ones to check in (15 minutes early) and last ones to leave any drill team function with the Director
and the escorts.
12. To have the officer notebook at all practices and functions.
13. To be available to stay one-half hour after team practice for officer practice at the directors discretion.
SOCIAL OFFICERS
The social officers will consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian/Chaplain, and Social
Chairperson. The President should be in her second year of membership of varsity.
A. Tryouts for Social Officer
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Candidates must not have more than 10 demerits for that year.
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Candidates must have been on the varsity drill team for at least one year.
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Candidates must be a current year sophomore or junior.
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Candidates must not have any Us for any given six weeks of that tryout year. They must also
have maintained a minimum 2.5 cumulative G.P.A. *
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Candidates will not be allowed to tryout if they have attended ISS during the current school year.
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Candidates for President must be in their second year of membership. If no two-year members
are running, the Director may waive this.
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Candidates must run for the office they wish to hold.
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Candidates must be able to make the time commitments required of a social officer.
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Candidates must participate in the Officer Candidate/New Officer dance for Spring Show.
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Some things candidates will present can include but are not limited to: interview with the judges,
notebook, team vote, and presentation.
C. Installation of Social Officers
1. Officers-elect, before and after installation, must have at least a 2.5 cumulative G.P.A.* with no Us within the
tryout year or they will lose their office.
2. Officers-elect and current officers, before and after installation, must not acquire 10 or more demerits.
3. Officers-elect will not be installed if they receive ISS.
D. Dismissal of a Social Officer
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If an officer receives 10 or more demerits while in office or before installation into office, they will
be relieved of their current year duties immediately, but remain as a line member.
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If an officer fails to maintain a minimum of A 70 average in any class, they will be relieved of
their duties immediately. They will remain on the line as a member.
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If an officer receives ISS, they will be dismissed as an officer. They will remain on the line as a
member.
E. Duties of a Social Officer
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To support the decisions made by the Director.
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To learn rules, regulations, codes of conduct, etc., about the organization.
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To assist the Military Officers in helping the drill team cooperate with each other, the
director, and other organizations.
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To attend the social officer camp of the Directors choice.
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To attend all drill team functions.
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To maintain a sense of responsibility for the organization by feeling privileged and
honored to be an officer.
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To plan all social events and community projects which promote the morale of the drill
team and school spirit.
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To discipline by making demerit recommendations to military officers and the Director
concerning members who do not comply with the rules.
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To assume all duties as specified by the Director.
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To set an example for the school and drill team.
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To be the first ones to check in and the last ones to leave any drill team function with the
military officers, Director, and escorts.
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To have the officer notebook at all practices and activities.
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To be available to stay one-half hour after team practice for officer practice at the
directors discretion.
C. Installation
1. Escorts and Managers will begin activities in the summer of the upcoming school year.
D. Duties
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The escorts and managers should be the last to leave drill team functions.
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Football and competition practice participation is at the discretion of the director.
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The managers are to be enrolled in the drill team class and assume duties as
designated by the director.
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Escorts and managers are to uphold all school rules and those drill team rules
that apply.
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Escorts and managers are to attend drill team and booster fundraisers as
deemed by the director.
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It is the duty of the escorts and managers to report any indication of harassment.
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Escorts and managers will sit with the drill team at all football games and other
noted activities.
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The escorts will accompany drill team members separated from the group.
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Escorts and managers will raise money for banquet and miscellaneous
expenses.
E. Dismissal
1. Escorts and managers may be dismissed for the following reasons:
a. Not fulfilling their obligation to the drill team.
b. Failure to uphold school and/or drill team rules and code.
c. Attending CFS, ISS, or suspension off campus.
d. Insubordination.
e. Missing more than one assigned activity.
MERITS
It is felt that many team members give a great deal of extra time, energy, and effort to the betterment
of the organization. Due to the fact that these team members should in some way be rewarded or
acknowledged for their fine attitude and cooperation, the merit system will be in effect. At the end of
each school year, the merits will be totaled, and the name of the member with the most merits will
receive a award. Each member will receive a gold star for every 25 merits that she receives at
installation. Merits will also count towards the honor award.
Merits will be given for the following:
Sweepstakes at competition; must be in 3 dances
15 merits
10 merits
10 merits
10 merits
5 merits
5 merits
5 merits
5 merits
5 merits
5 merits
5 merits
2 merits
2 merits
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Passing inspection
1 merit
Other merits may be awarded based on the directors discretion. Members should report outstanding
accomplishments deserving merits to the director. Merits will not erase demerits. In order for
members to receive merits, they must fill out the form available in the dance room and get it signed by
the director or officer in charge. The form should be turned into the merit box within one week of the
activity. One name and one event should be recorded on each form.
Description
Level I IV offense as stated in the GPISD Student Code of Conduct
Demerits
5-20
10-20
Disrespect to Director/Principal
10-20
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5-10
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5-10
Unprofessional Conduct
5-10
Cursing
1-10
2-10
Hickeys
Missing half of a practice without prior director approval and proper documentation
Failure to comply with drill team code, general rules, dance room rules,
or locker room rules
1-5
(includes, but is not limited to jewelry, hair & makeup; 1 demerit per item)
Failure to correct directive for performance, practice, or inspection
(includes, but is not limited to jewelry, hair & makeup; 2 demerits per item)
Cell phone, MP3 Player or other electronic devices heard or found at practice or
Performances
2-10
*Directors will use discretion in determining number of demerits for any infraction.
Requirements for Receiving the Honor Award
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Officers
Director
Assistant Principal
Campus Principal
GPISD Fine Arts Director
Use of these channels will help to resolve conflicts quickly and efficiently.
Members Signature:_________________________________________________
Date: ________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________
Date: ________
Note: A parent and/or guardian must sign this form.
Parent Acknowledgement
Galena Park Independent School District
Standard for Extracurricular Activities
I understand and consent to the responsibilities outlined in the Districts Student Code of Conduct. I
also understand and agree that my child, _______________________________________________,
shall be held accountable for the behavior and consequences outlined in the Standards for District
Extracurricular Activities at school, and at school sponsored or school district activities. This shall
include, but not be limited to school sponsored as well as school related travel or activity, regardless
of time or location.
Students who represent the district by wearing uniforms of the district shall be responsible for
conducting themselves as outlined by the Standards for District Extracurricular Activities during the
entire time they are wearing such uniform. Reports of violations shall be subject to the
principal/sponsors review and be made within twenty-four hours of the alleged offense or first school
day. Subsequent action or non-action will be based on the principals decision and shall be final.
Students involved in extracurricular activities are expected to exhibit the highest standard of conduct.
Galena Park Independent School District views participation in extracurricular activities as a privilege,
not a right. I understand that any student who violates the Student Code of Conduct will be subject to
disciplinary action. This includes any misconduct, regardless of time or location, that reflects upon
GPISD in an extracurricular activity. Students involved in major disciplinary infraction, (i.e. including,
but not limited to drugs, alcohol, use of profanity, and violent behavior) will be removed temporarily or
permanently from extracurricular activities.
PARENT/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE _________________________________________________
DATE ________
STUDENT SIGNATURE_________________________________________________
DATE ________
This form shall be returned to the designated sponsor and verified by the principal. Signatures must
be obtained before any students may participate in extracurricular activities.