Trustees discuss ways to achieve better communication with community
Waxahachie Daily Light
The failure of the Waxahachie Independent School District bond election at the polls on May 1 leaves the WISD board of trustees facing what to do next.
The proposed $127 million bond referendum was soundly rejected, with 3,861 votes against to 2,897 votes for. Monday night was the first regular monthly meeting since the balloting, and board members agreed that the district needs better communication with the community.
Newly-installed WISD board secretary Melissa Starnater said the district needs to survey the community and seek out best practices from other parts of the state in order to make the next bond issue work. One suggestion she made was to break future bond votes down into propositions, which she said seemed to fare better in other school districts.
WHS Charmers finish the season with mega-awards
By Patty Hullett
For the Daily Light
The award-winning Cherokee Charmers brought home numerous prestigious titles at their final competition of the season, the ADTS Nationals (American Dance/ Drill Team) event held at Mansfield Timberview High School in Arlington on Saturday, March 27.
Director of the group, Mrs. Erica Pointer-Wilcox says, “I am immensely proud of the hard
work that the 58th Charmer Line has put in this year. They never allowed any of the obstacles thrown their way to get them down. They started the year with the end in mind, and remained positive throughout this year of ever-changing circumstances. Proud is really an understatement for this team. They stepped up to the challenge, and poured their heart and soul into being successful in this competition season.
BEST IN CLASS – Elite Team Division – and WINNER IN THEIR DIVISION 2nd Place – Academic Champion Award Biogime Sportsmanship Award
Spring show announcement
The WHS Cherokee Charmers annual spring show dance production will take place at Waxahachie High School in the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. nightly this Friday and Saturday.
The dance production will feature the JV Drill Team (Maidens), Coleman Junior High Chey-Annes, Finley Junior High Chey-Annes, & Howard Chey-Annes! All tickets must be purchased online this year due to limited capacity at https://cherokeecharmers.ludus.com/
The Charmers began working on their spring show production in December while also preparing for the intensive competition season. The Charmers would love for the community to come see them leave their hearts on the dance floor – one last time!
Cherokee Charmers capture honors at Dance Nationals
By Patty Hullett
For the Daily Light
Waxahachie High School’s Cherokee Charmers competed at the DFW Dance Championships at Duncanville High on Saturday, Feb. 27. The 58th Charmer Line impressed the judges again this year, with 26 different schools represented at this prestigious event.
The Charmers are under the direction of 14th year veteran dance teacher Erica Pointer-Wilcox, who was honored at the Duncanville competition with the Outstanding Director
Award. “Living the Dream” by WHS Charmer Captain Ellinor Bearden earned a Division I Rating solo award.
The Charmers’ next stop will be at the Galveston Island Festival this Saturday, March 6. Other upcoming events are scheduled for March 13 at the Metroplex Dance Spectacular at Mansfield High School and March 27 for the ADTS Nationals at Mansfield Timberview High School.