The Hi-Steppers attended the American All Star Louisiana Dance/Drill Team State Championships in Lafayette.  The following awards were received:
  • In the Junior High Solo Division, 8th graders Allison Schlosser took 5th Reanna Martinez took 1st out of 24 routines.
  • In the High School Junior Division, Sophomores Cotie Roussel took 4th, Ashlyn Mathes took 3rd, Holly Spadoni tood 2nd, and Shelby Jacob took 1st out of 22 routines.
  • In the High School Senior Division, Juniors Brittany Heiken took 2nd receiving a $500 cash prize and Sara Brignac took 1st receiving a $1,000 cash prize out of 31 routines.
  • In the High School Duet Division 8th grader Reanna Martinez and Junior Sara Brignac took 1st out of 19 routines.
  • In the High School Ensembles division there were 19 routines:
    • Sara Brignac, Shelby Jacob, Reanna Martinez and Coti Roussel took 5th place
    • Sara Brignac, Brittany Heiken, and Shelby Jacob took 2nd place
    • Sara Brignac, Amanda Derenbecker, Nicole Lavene, Reanna Martinez and Victoria Rein took 1st
  • In the High School Officers Division there were 5 routines:
    • Captain Nicole Defourneaux and Co-Captians Michelle Centanni, Brittany Heiken, Stephanie Meyn and Victoria Rein took 3rd place
  • Seniors Nicole Defourneaux and Jamie Roussel were chosen for the American All Star Staff.
  • In the team competition the girls took:
    • 1st in Jazz Division II and 2nd in state
    • 5th in Pom Division III
    • 2nd in Novelty Division III and 2nd in State
  • They also received Choreography awards for both Jazz and novelty, and they received the Technique award for their Novelty routine.

Congratulations to all the members of the dance team and their moderator Mrs. Stacy Woodward.  We are proud of you!