Rangerette History

Mrs. Teleka Delgadillo

Dr. Staci Martin Executive Assistant is

Mrs. Barbara Prater

Dr.Mike Jenkins Administrative Assistant was

Kim Molina

Dry Stine's term will expire in August of 2024 and _____ _____ will assume the role of President

Missy Sumpter; 1993-2015

Former Rangerette Lt. (87-89) served as a Revels Choreographer and the Creative Consultant from ___-____

Mr. Haden

He retired in 1979 and died in 1983.

Dr. B.E. Masters

Kilgore College Dean who decided that the college needed an organization that would attract young women. He also wanted to keep people in their seats during half-time at football games.

39 years

Miss Davis directed the Rangerettes for

December 21, 1993

Miss Davis passed away on

"Beauty knows no pain"

Miss Davis was known for saying

blue and grey

Miss Davis' idea for the uniform to be red, white, and blue even though the school colors were ______ ___ _____

Barbara "Pill" Harmon

Miss Davis' second assistant director

June 28, 2016; 94

Mrs. Bolton Covin passed away on _____ __ ,_____ at the age of ____.

1972-1979

Mrs. Covin assisted Miss Davis from _____-______. She then became the second director of the Rangerettes when Miss Davis retired

1993; a million

Mrs. Covin retired in _____ but continued to be very active with the Rangerette Forever organization. The Rangerette summer camp program was Mrs. Covin's idea and has successfully raised almost ______ dollars in scholarships.

Mrs.Davis

Mrs. Covin's first assistant director and the third choreographer; was a Rangerette Lt. and Swingster; she and Ruth Flynn worked together with Mrs.Covin for one year (1983-84)

Mrs. Dana Blair

Mrs. Covin's next assistant director and choreographer from 1986-1993; was a Rangerette Lt. and Swingster

1984-2011

Mrs. Flynn is a former Rangerette who directed the Tyler Apache Belles from ___-____. Mrs. Flynn is now retired and lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

third

Mrs.Blair then became the _____ director of the Rangerettes and the first to have been a Rangerette.

1984-86.

Mrs.Davis was the assistant director and choreographer from

"Flaming Flashes" at Greenville High School

Pep squad created by Gussie Nell Davis at what high school

1945

Rangerette Revels began in ____ as "Ranger Round-Up" and took place in the gym. Later it was called Rangerette Revue and then Rangerette Revels.

Dr. Coghlan

She resigned from this position in 1996; also started "the stomp."

Dr. Peggy Coghlan

She was a Rangerette in the 40's and later returned to Kilgore College as

Westfield High School

Shelley returned to Kilgore College after directing the _____ ____ ____ drill team in Houston for one year

Madison Vargas and Lindsey Preston

The Athletic Trainers are

Courtney Jenkins

The Department Chair of Kinesiology and Athletic Training is

Mr. Terence Mathis

The Director of Campus Life is

Ms. Lisa Fortenberry (83-85).

The Director of Pageantry for the Cotton Bowl is

Miss Megan DeHoyos

The Director of the Rangerette Showcase is

Dr. Mike Jenkins.

The Executive Vice President of Internal Collaboration and Strategic Initiatives is

Courtney Pruitt

The KC Athletic Director is

Derrick Logozzo

The KC Band Director is

Captain Bill McPherson

The KC Chief of Police is

Mr. Terry Hanson

The Kilgore College Chief Financial Officer is

Dr. Brenda Kays; Dennis Kays.

The President of Kilgore College is __ ______ _____ and her husband is ____ ____

Mr. Rick Baker

The President of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association is

September 19, 1940

The Rangerettes' first performance was

Mr. Ethan Herring

The Technical Director for the Rangerette Christmas Show and Revels is

Dr. Staci Martin

The Vice-President of Student Services is

Dru Stine

The current President of Rangerettes Forever is

Mrs. Shelley Wayne

The current assistant director and choreographer since 1993; was a Rangerette Lt. and Swingster

Mrs. Angela Aulds

The head of the KC Dance Department; she serves as the current Assistant Choreographer and Dance Technician to the Rangerettes. Angela returned to Kilgore in 2014.

Coach Willie Gooden

The head of the KC football team is

Coach Brian Hoberecht

The head of the KC men's basketball team is

Coach Stephanie Williams

The head of the KC women's basketball team is

Coach Trish Robinson.

The head of the KC women's softball team is

Rochelle Rodriguez (95-97)

The official Rangerette uniform is made by; owns Sparkle.

length of the skirt

The only change to the uniform over the years has been

Earl Ford

This art student at Kilgore College designed the Rangerette uniform

1939

When did Earl Ford design the Rangerette uniform?

Ms. Bev and Ms. Pill

also work part time in the Residence.

Mr. Knox Lamb

built and painted the official Rangerette suitcase still used today

Mrs. Kathryn Heller Zwick; Nick Zwick

is a former Rangerette and she and her husband _____ _____ designed, built and furnished the Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence; they also gave generously to the Deana Bolton Covin Rangerette Gym remodel in 2001.

Mrs. Deana Bolton Covin

the third assistant director for the Rangerettes

Mrs.Covin

very well known for her emphasis on precision and perfection

Mr. Mike Miller

was the 2nd unofficial sponsor of the Rangerettes; was responsible for the Rangerettes returning to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in the 1990's; donated his time, money and expertise to producing Rangerette Revels, restoring Dodson Auditorium and the Deana Bolton Covin Rangerette Gym.

Dr. Peggy Coghlan

was the Vice-President of Instruction and Chief Academic Officer

Mrs. Betty Longacre

3rd and current manager of Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence from 2019-present

2014

Angela Aulds returned to Kilgore in

Ms. Shirley Arredondo

1st manager of Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence & KC student from 67-69

Mrs. Erin Oian Boyd

2nd manager of Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence from 00-02

Mrs.Davis

Co-Owner of Spirit of America.

Mr. Denard Haden

first Official Rangerette choreographer in 1948. He created the Rangerette style, innovative patterns and steps, and many original ideas that are still used by drill teams today. He was very creative and also a well-known dance instructor all over East Texas

Peggy Crowder

first former Rangerette to become assistant director of the Rangerettes

Mr. Liggett Crim

first unofficial sponsor of the Rangerettes. In the earlier years he furnished buses, fireworks, and props for the organization. The traditional Rangerette team photo was taken there for many years

Mrs. Ruth Flynn; 1980-1984

second Rangerette choreographer who worked with Mrs. Covin from ____-_____

Dr. Mike Jenkins

served as the Vice President of Student Development over the Rangerettes from 2008-2021; currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Internal Collaboration and Strategic Initiatives.

$3.5 million

the Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence cost

1979

the Rangerettes Forever, an alumni organization was established in

Jeanne Hale

the founder of the Rangerettes Forever

Mr. Knox Lamb

the manager of Dodson Auditorium for many years and assisted the Rangerettes with Revels and numerous other projects. He built props, designed firework shows, and created the "smile" sign and the board that still announces the new Rangerettes tod