Color Groups

BAND

MEMBERSHIP	Open to all 9th through 12th grade students. Acceptance in upper level bands by ability and availability.
MEETINGS	During class after school, during marching, and competition season. Two to three weeks prior to school in the fall.
DESCRIPTION	A highly regarded marching and concert competition band. Three hundred members are placed in one of four groups based on experience and ability. Initially all band members march. Band performs at pep rallies, athletic events, and various competitions, locally, state-wide, and nationally.
FACULTY SPONSOR	Brent Johnson, Chris Retschulte, Anthony Ruiz

BAND COLOR GUARD

MEMBERSHIP	Open to all 9th through 12th grade students. Spring members with background in dance or gymnastics. Students enrolled in Band/Flag class.
MEETINGS	During class and after school rehearsals.
DESCRIPTION	A performing color guard that performs strictly with the marching band in the fall semester and competes in regional competitions in the spring. Performances stress movement and equipment work.
FACULTY SPONSOR	Mr. Mike Sloan

CHEERLEADERS

MEMBERSHIP	Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Squads chosen at Spring tryouts. Must be a uniformed group previous year. Freshman, J.V. and Varsity Cheerleaders are enrolled in Dance/Cheerleading class.
MEETINGS	During class and outside of school as required.
DESCRIPTION	Students cheer at all athletic events and pep rallies. Students compete at local, regional, and national competitions and are encouraged to attend camp during the summer.
FACULTY SPONSOR	Ms. Stephanie Carrier-Morrow

GALEN PEP SQUAD

MEMBERSHIP	Open to 9th through 12th grade girls. Must be enrolled in Dance I or Dance II.
MEETINGS	During class period, before and after school.
DESCRIPTION	Purpose of the organization is to promote school spirit. Members attend and support athletic events.
FACULTY SPONSOR	Ms. Danielle Norman

DANCE AND DRILL

MEMBERSHIP	Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Squads chosen at Spring tryouts. Must be a uniformed group previous year. Freshman, J.V. and Varsity Cheerleaders are enrolled in Dance/Cheerleading class.
MEETINGS	During class and outside of school as required.
DESCRIPTION	Students cheer at all athletic events and pep rallies. Students compete at local, regional, and national competitions and are encouraged to attend camp during the summer.
FACULTY SPONSOR	Ms. Stephanie Carrier-Morrow