The Willowridge High School Wings Dance Team under the direction of Melissa Jones and Tonia Johnson recently returned from MA Dance & Auxiliaries summer camp.  The camp was held at the Houston Hilton North Hotel at Greenspoint Hotel and had over 200 participants.

As host to thousands of students each year, Marching Auxiliaries awards organizations and individual participants at its camp around the nation.  Founded in 1976, MA has been conducting summer workshops for 35 years, and is one of the largest privately held dance and auxiliary companies in the world.

The Enchanting Wings Dance Team received the following honors at camp:

Home Routine Plaque- Presented to teams that exemplify great choreography, execution, and showmanship at the Home Routine Performance on the first night of camp.

Home Routine Ribbons- Superior ratings awarded to all schools bringing a Home Routine to camp.

All Star Performer Ribbons:
  • Camery Martin (Captain)
  • Altranise Bailey (Co-Captain)
  • Dontrielle Kelley (Lieutenant)
  • Breanna Lillie
  • Deja Turner
  • Jalynn Hosea
  • Kiana Woods
  • Chioma Alikpo
  • Savannah Clark
  • Raveen Blow
Students earn these ribbons if they are attentive and enthusiastic throughout class and demonstrate mastery of skill.  These students also receive the designation, “MA All-American” and will be invited to perform at the Capitol One Bowl Halftime show in Orlando and the AT&T Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX.

MA Honor Roll Winners (Awarded to the best of the All Star Ribbon recipients):   
  • Altranise Bailey (Co-Captain)
  • Chermond Jones
  • Dontrielle Kelley (Lieutenant)
  • Camery Martin (Captain)
  • Deja Turner
  • Jalynn Hosea
  • Kiana Woods
  • Savannah Clark
MA Rising Star Winners:   
  • Haley Porter
  • Dennise Ruiz
  • Krenesha Lacy
  • Trilby Randall
  • Zana Spurlock  
  • Ciera Rayme
  • Khalilah Jones
  • Jalynn Hosea
  • Raveen Blow
  • Chioma Alikpo
  • Savannah Clark
Spirit Stick Award- Awarded to groups/teams with enthusiasm, spirit, and a great attitude.

Overall Spirit Award- Presented to the team that receives the most votes from other teams as having the best spirit and attitude at camp.

110% Award- Awarded to the group demonstrating the most dedication and strongest work ethic during the week.

Grand Champion Trophy- Awarded to the top teams that perform a camp routine with stellar precision, technique, showmanship, and memory