Outstanding dance team seniors from various schools receive roses to recognize their accomplishments in the sport. All six dance teams had seniors receive this recognition.
The Rex Putnam dance team performs their team dance in front of a packed crowd in the Wilsonville gym. There were a total of six teams competing. (Alex Derlago)Your very own, Wilsonville dance team takes center stage, performing their team dance to wrap up the first portion of the competition. After the team dances comes to drill down, a Simon Says type of game involving military commands. (Alex Derlago)Parkrose High School seniors line up after receiving their roses. Drill down and other academic awards will be handed out later in the event. (Alex Derlago)Seinors from Rex Putnam, Canby and Parkrose pose with roses in hand. The six schools attending are Wilsonvlle, Canby, Rex Puntam, Centennial, Milwaukie and Parkrose. (Alex Derlago)Wilsonville, Centennial and Milwaukie High School seniors showoff from the other end of the gym. Seniors Reagan Peterson and Quasie Imbi are the only two seniors on the team. (Alex Derlago)Novice dancers from all the dance teams in attendance participate in drill down. This competitive section of the program showcases dancers abilities to follow military style commands. (Sydney Hanson)Junior Emalee Knepper wins second place award for advanced drill down, along with four other award winners. There are two different drill downs, novice for more beginner dancers, and advanced for those more experienced, giving dancers more opportunities to succeed in their level. (Sydney Hanson)All smiles from the Wilsonville dance team! From placing top five in both drill downs, to a pom style dance to a Taylor Swift song, Wilsonville had a lot of opportunities to show what they can do at the NWOC 2024 showcase. (Sydney Hanson)Junior Emalee Knepper and Sophomore Risa Merrill win second and fourth place in their levels for drill down. These dancers brought it home for Wilsonville! (Sydney Hanson)
