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Our 37 year history
Competition Squad The West High Dance Squad has attained success at both the state and national levels. They are the reigning Iowa State Champions in the Pom Category, taking home First Place trophies at the 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, and 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007 state contests and receiving Second Place in 1999, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and third place in 2003. They are the Iowa State Champions in the Light Category taking home First Place trophies at the 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010 state contests and receiving Second Place in 1999. They are also the Iowa State Champions in the Jazz Dance Category taking home First Place trophies in 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2001 and receiving Second Place trophies in 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2002, and 2003. They were third in lyrical in 2000.
As a result of this decision, the West High Directors voted to form another varsity squad in the summer and fall of 1995. This newly formed group called the “Green Squad” enjoyed entering two new categories at the 1996 State Competition wearing their new black and gold uniforms. The Green Squad was very successful in competition and received two First Place trophies in the Military and Hoopla divisions. The Green Squad continued to win the State Championship titles in military in 1997, 1999, and 2000 and they also received second in 1998 and third in 2001 and 2002. Hoopla state championship titles were won by the Green Squad in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010. In 1997, they entered a new category called Prop. They emerged with a First Place trophy and with a spread of 50 points in 1997 and won the state championship title again in 1998. In 2007, Pink Squad received 1st Place for their Monopoly Prop, 2008 Pink received 2nd place for their Razor Scooter routine, and in 2009 they received 1st place with their Chair / Shirt routine. This year they again received 1st Place with their Teeter Totter Routine at the 2010 State Dance Team Competition.
It was during the 1986-87 school year that the first-ever West High Co-Ed and All-Male Drill Team performed for home pep assemblies. These young men were very well received and performed to "King Tut" and "Superbowl (Wolverine) Shuffle." The Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association recognized the interest of the young men across the state and created the "Co-Ed/Specialty" Category in 1990. Many teams got involved, and West High was no exception. The Co-Ed/Specialty squad has entered this division wearing poodle skirts and received the First Place nod with 66 students performing to 70's music and a backdrop of a Giant Boom Box. At the 1997 Contest it was all eyes on Sioux City West High! The crowd and judges response was nearly better than the trophies themselves. West High Directors, Parents, and Students of the Dance Squad from the Pink, Green, Coed and All Male, brought home eight state championship titles in Pom, Military, Light, Prop, Hoopla, Dance, All Male, and Coed. The squad brought the audience and judges to their feet with their renditions of "American Bandstand" and "The Train". 1998 brought the squad back to Veterans Auditorium to defend their titles in all eight categories. All 96 team members, the WDS Paw Partners and Directors worked extremely hard and put on spectacular routines for the judges and spectators. They were rewarded by receiving 7 First Place trophies in Coed, Dance, Hoopla, Pom, Light, Novelty, All-Male, and a 2nd place finish in Military. In addition, the squad received the academic plaques again for maintaining distinguished and excellent grade point averages as a team.
They were rewarded by receiving First Place trophies in Coed, Dance, Hoopla and Military. They received Second Place trophies in Pom, Light and Novelty. The All Male squad came in fourth in their division. In addition, the squad received the academic plaques again for maintaining distinguished and excellent grade point averages as a team. 2000 State Competition was held at Vets the traditional first weekend in December. West High Dance Squad traveled with 95 members this year. Each year the Squad, Paw Partners and Directors use what seems to be a never-ending source of enthusiasm and tradition to pull off another great competition. This year the Pom, Light, Hoopla, Military and Coed Squad achieved First Place trophies. Novelty and All Male brought home Second Place and a new entry for the Pink Squad this year was Lyrical, where the squad received a third place trophy. 2001 was again a year to remember for the record books...the 2001 State Competition was held at Vets and this year we traveled with 88 members. Once again we had a very successful year and felt that our routines were the best ever. West High Dance Squad got first places in Pom, Jazz, Hoopla, Novelty, Light and Coed. Our light routine received a standing ovation from the audience! Military and all male received third place trophies. 2002 was another great year with wonderful routines. We got first places in Hoopla, Light, Novelty, All Male and Coed and Second Place in Pom and Dance and third place in Military. In addition to the scholarship plaques, the team won the Service Project Award for their outstanding service to the community. This was a great honor and we are very proud of this award. 2003 was a great year with exciting and creative routines. Over the past years the dance teams have entered 82 state routines and have earned 62 state championships, 14 runner-up titles, 5 thirds and 1 fourth. The Prop Dads have been with us all the way and again provided the team with their props, the trailer, and all of the things that were required to prepare the team for travel. We have enjoyed another year of the WDS Storage Shed and it has become a gathering place to construct the wonderful backdrops that once adorned many of our homes. Glitter takes on a new meaning when you are living with it. Growth, commitment, love and direction is where it is at and what has provided this team with the basis for success. "Team Paw"..."Together Everyone Achieves Miracles, Positive Attitudes Win"! DUCKS! "Dreaming the Unbelievable Creates the Key to Success. Our props and backdrops were outstanding and the costuming was beautiful thanks to all of the parents, family, and friends that helped with this production. In addition to our dance awards, we received the "Community Service Award" for our volunteering off the dance floor. 2005 was another great year for the dance squad. We received 7 state championships and 2 runner-up titles. We also received the "Judges Choice Award" for the outstanding routine of the day performed by the all male squad. Our props and backdrops were outstanding and the costuming was beautiful thanks to all the parents, family and friends that helped with the production. The team has now entered 100 state routines and have earned 78 state championship titles, 15 runner-up titles, 6 thirds and 1 fourth. In 2006 we received 7 state championships and 2 runner-up titles. We also received the "Judges Choice Award" for the outstanding routine of the day performed by the all male squad and the community service award. The team has now entered 109 state routines and have earned 85 state championship titles, 17 runner-up titles, 6 thirds and 1 fourth. In 2007 we received 7 state championships and 2 runner-up titles. We also received the "Judges Choice Award" for the outstanding routine of the day performed by the all male squad and the honorable mention for the community service award. The team has now entered 118 state routines and have earned 92 state championship titles, 19 runner-up titles, 7 thirds and 1 fourth. 2007 routines included: In 2008 we received 6 state championships and 2 runner-up titles, and 1 third place. We also received 1 distinguished academic plaque and 3 excellence plaques for our grade point averages as Pink, Green, Coed, & Show teams. Show: 50’s Malt Shop Sock Hop At the end of 2008, the team has now entered 127 state routines and have earned 98 state championship titles, 24 runner-up titles, 7 thirds and 1 fourth. In 2009 we received 6 state championships and 3 runner-up titles. We also received 1 distinguished academic plaque and 3 excellence plaques for our grade point averages as Pink, Green, Coed, & Show teams. Show: Soul Train At the end of 2009 contest, the team had now entered 136 state routines and have earned 104 state championship titles, 24 runner-up titles, 7 thirds and 1 fourth. In 2010 we received 4 state championships, 4 runner-up titles, and 1 fifth place. We also received 1 distinguished academic plaque and 3 excellence plaques for our grade point averages as Pink, Green, Coed, & Show teams. Show: Sea Cruise At the end of 2010 contest, the team has now entered 145 state routines and have earned 108 state championship titles, 28 runner-up titles, 7 thirds, 1 fourth, and 1 fifth.
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