Only a short few hours after tryouts conclude, many anxious girls await the results, displaying who made the Silverados’ new line. Candidates have spent the past few weeks preparing for tryout week, and it all comes down to what they bring to tryout day.
On March 20, Silverado line candidates showed their skills to a set of judges who would determine whether they had a future on the team. Girls attended the clinic in the days prior.
“I was not expecting so much positivity. It was so much less stressful than I had thought it would be,” incoming sophomore-rookie Ava Reynolds said. “Everyone was so nice.”
Results were released that same night, and 15 new line members were welcomed to the team.
“I was literally so excited and grateful that I made the team,” incoming junior-rookie Mae Atkins said. “I started calling all of my friends and telling them the news. One of my friends even drove to my house to congratulate me.”
“It was so refreshing to know that my hard work had paid off,” Reynolds said. “Everyone was giving me hugs, and I was Facetiming all of my friends who also made the team,” Reynolds said.
Officer positions for the next season were released shortly after. The new officer line consists of one senior captain, two senior lieutenants, and two junior lieutenants.
“Being an officer means stepping up even when it’s difficult or uncomfortable and not being afraid to lead others or make decisions,” incoming junior lieutenant Chloe Thompson said. “It also means figuring out a way to communicate to others in a way that’s effective and enjoyable and being able to work well with others while being passionate about leading the team.”
The new team had its first meeting on March 25.
“The environment just felt so comfortable. Everyone was so inviting and was asking me my name and congratulating me,” Reynolds said.
“Even people who didn’t know me were coming up to give me hugs and were so welcoming,” Atkins said.
This also meant that the 2026 seniors will be starting to make their leave.
“When the current seniors are gone, I’ll really miss all of the funny jokes and memories we’ve made because I’ve been so close to them for so long, and they bring such an uplifting and fun energy to practice,” Thompson said.
Reynolds, a competition dancer, compares the two and their similarities and differences.
“I was not expecting it to be so different from competition dance,” Reynolds said. “Competition is very competitive, obviously, but all of the Silvos seem so nice and sweet, not just all about their own dancing skills.”
Although it will be different, there are many things she is looking forward to.
“I’m really looking forward to the sisterhood that comes with getting to know the team, and I’m just excited to be a part of the school and attend more football games,” Reynolds said.
Atkins, a sophomore in theater, talks about how excited she is to add to her plate.
“Silvos seems so fun and not as serious as all the other aspects of school,” Atkins said. “I can tell that the Silvos still have fun while also being a very organized team. I am just so excited for all of the relationships I’m going to build and not only the growth in myself, but also growth in my dancing skills.”
The Silverados are all looking forward to another strong season filled with dance, teamwork, and school spirit. Many look forward to football season, and some are excited for competition season, yet everyone is excited for the new relationships that will grow throughout the year.
“I’m very excited to be an officer next year to be able to challenge myself in a new leadership position with the team and figure out the best ways to work with the team,” Thompson said. “I’m also looking forward to the responsibilities that come with it, such as leading my own squad and being a role model to the team.”
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