Veterans Memorial High School Patriot Stars has been able to complete their contest season successfully after two years of uncertainty. On April 1st, the Patriot Stars competed at the American Dance and Drill Team Virtual Spring Showcase where they earned the following awards:
- Solo, 2nd Runner Up - Gisselle Saavedra
- Solo, 1st Runner Up - Jackie Salazar
- Best in Class Medium Ensemble
- Officer Sweepstakes and Gussie N. Davis Award
- Officer Bronze- Best Overall
- Officer Best in Class - 1st Runner Up
- Team Sweepstakes and Gussie N. Davis Award
- Judges award Team Novelty
- Judges award Team Pom
- Judges award Team Hip Hop
- Judges award Team Contemporary
- Team Platinum Best Overall
- WOW Factor - Team Novelty
- Team Best in Class - 1st Runner Up
On April 9th, the Patriot Stars set foot at their first in-person contest since 2020! They competed at the Showtime International South Texas Championship where they earned the following awards:
- Jr Solo Runner Up - Jackie Salazar
- 1st Place Medium Ensemble
- Officer Sweepstakes and Judges Award
- Best in Class Runner Up - Officer Jazz
- Best in Class - Officer Prop
- Best in Class - Officer Contemporary
- Team Sweepstakes and Judges Award
- Best in Class - Team Novelty
- Best in Class - Team Hip Hop
- Best in Class Runner Up - Team Contemporary
- Supreme Award - Officer Prop
- Supreme Award - Team Novelty
- Applause Award for Creativity and Originality - Team Novelty
- Officer Champions Circle
- Team Champion Circle
Congratulations Patriot Stars on a fantastic season. Each year the team sets many goals for themselves and takes on the challenges with hard work, perseverance, dedication, and love for the sport. Special thank you to everyone who has supported the Patriot Stars throughout the season and has made everything possible so they could compete once more.
We also invite everyone to come out and support the team at their Spring show on May 11th at 6:00 PM in the VMHS Gym. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5.00.
Patriot Stars 2021-2022
Destiny Herrera (Major), Gisselle Saavedra (Captain), Cecilia Garcia (1st Lieutenant), Kody Rangel (2nd Lieutenant), Iryana Mujica, Kassidy Villalobos, Lauren Rios, Ysela Ysaguirre, Kyla Sharpe, Lillian Marroquin, Lindsey Gonzalez, Marcela Aranda, Maryah Navarro, Rebekah Ramos, Victoria Guerra, Danielle Rodriguez, Gabriela Garcia, Jewelisa Gonzalez, Krissy Rodriguez, Nallely Campos, Skyler Hiarmes, Alex Mayers, Jackie Salazar, Jesselle Sanchez, Mia Aguas, Rihanna Rivera, Thamara Garcia, Valerya Cantu, Zahid Sanchez (Manager), Jose Garcia (Manager). The Patriot Stars are proudly under the direction of Mrs. Yajaira Ortiz (Director) and Mrs. Gigliola Sanchez (Asst. Director).