Jags with swag

By: Dorian Jenkins

JagSwag is Seckman High School’s dance team.  They perform at football games, basketball games, assemblies and competitions, including Nationals.  The team is fun, competitive and loved around the school. There are a total of 15 girls on varsity, 12 on junior varsity, four coaches, and one manager of the team. 

JagSwag is a very close team that loves to share their talents with each other. The team has four wonderful and very talented seniors who are also a great set of captains for the 2014-2015 season:  Brittany Drumm, Tenecia Clemmons, Megan Reed, and Janese Watson.  Assistant Varsity coach and Language Arts III teacher at Seckman High, Natalie Como, says, “As a teacher, I know that other teachers think highly of the young ladies on JagSwag.  It is important to me to coach a group of girls that represent themselves in a respectable manner and I am proud to sponsor and coach such a prestigious team. I can honestly say that each and every girl a part of JagSwag is not only extremely talented, but dedicated, hardworking and compassionate.”

Mrs. Fritz, assistant principal at Seckman High School, seems to agree with Ms. Como, adding, “I am always amazed at their performance and all the girls are very talented.  The performances are unique and energizing. I always look forward to watching JagSwag at games and assemblies.”

The JagSwag dance team will perform at all home football games and all home basketball games. The girls support and cheer on their classmates no matter what the outcome may be.  Students and staff enjoy having Jag Swag around.  Sophomore Natalie Strieker says, “JagSwag is outgoing and really cool.”

This year the team will be competing in four competitions.  They will go to two normal competitions, plus state and nationals.  Last year, the varsity team earned second place at Nationals.  This year they plan on taking home the national champion jackets.

JagSwag’s most important goal is to be a close team.  The girls love to do everything together.  Everyone on both squads are equally important to each other. Junior varsity member Caitlin Renwick says, “It is a fun experience, great way to meet new friends, and improve my dancing.”  The girls treat each other like sisters and would do anything for each other, which is probably why they dance so well with each other.

The team is very excited for their 2014-2015 season and cannot wait to create more memories as a team together.  Good luck JagSwag!