Ellevés Take Region

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The Maple Mountain High School Ellevés competed at the Region VIII Drill Team Competition held at Maple Mountain High School on Thursday, January 29, 2015. The Ellevés placed 1st in the Military category; 1st in the Dance category, and 1st in the Kick category. Overall, the Ellevés placed 1st and were awarded the Region VIII trophy. This is the third year in a row that the Ellevés have won the region title. Emily Kessinger, daughter of Bryan and Jana Kessinger, won 4th place in the drill down competition and Jessie Abbott, daughter of Tony and Shannon Abbott, won 5th place in the drill down competition.

Three Maple Mountain High School Ellevés were named to the All-Region Drill Team. They are Brandi Gessel, daughter of Greg and Shannon Gessel; Brooklyn Howarth, daughter of Matt and Lindie Howarth; and Haylie Nelson, daughter of Bob and Tara Nelson. Qualifications for this honor were drill team members who have been an active member of drill team for two years or more, having an excellent attitude, unifying the team, going the extra mile, having great sportsmanship, and being respectable and dependable. They must also have above average grades and citizenship. 

The Ellevés also had four seniors named to the Academic All-Region Team. To qualify for this award, they must be a senior and have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Those making the team were: Sydney Jensen, daughter of Kayle and Kim Jensen; Jourdyn Reid, daughter of Dallas and Kristina Reid; Emily Runyan, daughter of Brent and Lorraine Runyan; and Danielle Simkins, daughter of Jay Simkins.

The “Hero” award, given to one member on each of the drill teams, was given to Ashley Aldred, daughter of Daniel and Holley Aldred.

The Ellevés would like to thank their parents and all of the students and fans that came to Region and cheered them on to victory! They really appreciate all of the support they have had all year. 

The Ellevés will now compete in the State 4A/5A Drill Team Competition. The competition will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the UCCU Center at UVU.

Attributions
Story and photos by Molly Brenchley.

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