Senior Sara Meurer helps teach the dance routine to some girls. Meurer, along with senior Caroline Fiss, choreographed the audition routine and helped teach the dance at the dance tryouts. by Viridiana Hernandez

Viridiana Hernandez

The dance team is STA’s dance/spirit group. Not only do they provide school spirit, but they also show their talents by performing at games and competitions. Unlike all other teams at STA, the dance team begins to practice earlier in the year to prepare for the fall and winter sports along with their competitions. These photographs focus on the preparation of the dance team, instead of what is shown on stage, and focuses on the tryouts and clinics.

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Freshmen begin playing badminton in their PE class Apr. 15. Freshmen started badminton tournaments in gym classes, while PE teacher Stacie O’€™Rear invited all grades to play during activity periods. by Casey Campo

Casey Campo

 As second semester starts winding down, P.E. teacher Stacie O’Rear breaks out the badminton. Freshmen gym classes currently play in partner tournaments, while students not enrolled in P.E. classes play during activity. Freshmen have gym classes three days a week, while the courts are open to all during every lunch/activity.

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