![]() The other intermediate team members are Chloe McLaughlin, Brynley McLaughlin, Addison Blevins, and Madison Moore. Hayden Shieldknight was recognized for 9th in cattle. He placed 4th in cattle, 11th in swine, and 14th in sheep. Mallary Allen captured the 2nd high overall award. The Intermediate team put up a big day and were named High Team overall, winning both the cattle and swine divisions and placing 4th in sheep. Two new members contributed for the junior team this year Gus Jimenez and Jack Steger. ![]() Kreede Kight was 8th in sheep, 12th in swine and placed 19th overall. Kimber led the team with a 10th place finish and was also 12th in sheep. The Jr team won the Swine division and placed 5th overall. Here they broke into Junior and Intermediate divisions. Their final contest was at the District 1 competition held at West Texas A&M on April 21. Brox won the cattle division and placed 19th overall. Kimber Jackson earned a 7th overall finish and was also 2nd in cattle. The team finished 9th overall and placed 4th in cattle. Next up was the Clarendon contest April 1. They placed 7th as a team in Lubbock, led by Brox Reid's 15th place finish and Brenlye Buchanan's 26th place finish. Their first contest was the Texas Tech Invitational March 25. The Junior and Intermediate teams competed in three contests in March and April. The Hansford County livestock judging teams have completed their spring season. Square dancing clubs like the Perryton Promenaders hold true to their motto, "Friendship Set to Music," and provide exciting company for those lucky enough to seize the opportunity. Square dancing is a great way for people of all ages to remain active and create new friendships, despite common misconceptions. ![]() In the typical 2.5-hour-long club dance, you can end up walking 3+ miles, and when it comes to the more prominent dance like that held in Paris, Texas, participants will end up walking over 25 miles. Today, square dancing consists of over 5,000 moves, 55 of which comprise the basics. The enslaved African Americans brought about calling, which is when a person calls out the steps and formations for the dancers to enact organization. By the 19th century, when slavery was still rampant in our society, African Americans had shaped square dancing into what we know today.ĭuring the 1800s, enslaved African Americans were forced to entertain slave owners and other white Americans this included performing music for events such as square dances. As the European countries raced to stake their claim in America, the two culturally specific dances melded together to mark the advent of modern square dancing.Īs time progressed, square dancing became increasingly popular. The dance is a collaboration between traditional English and French choreography. Originating in Europe during the 17th century, square dancing made its way to the New World as the newly found land was becoming increasingly popular. Learn more about historic theatres in the THS American Theatre Architecture Archives and on our website at historictheatres.Square Dancing, America's National Folk Dance, has been around since the foundations of our Nation were first laid. Through its preservation of the collections in the American Theatre Architecture Archive, its signature publication Marquee™ and Conclave Theatre Tour, THS increases awareness, appreciation and scholarly study of America’s theatres. You can find out more online when you search for the Save the Ellis Theater Facebook page.ĪBOUT THEATRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA: Founded by Ben Hall in 1969, the Theatre Historical Society of America (THS) celebrates, documents and promotes the architectural, cultural and social relevance of America’s historic theatres. They also have a dodge ball tournament and volleyball tournament set to raise money as well as bake sales and auctions. They have an account set up at Perryton National Bank if you would like to donate. “We just need 2,000 people to donate $100,” Broadbent said. He said the roof will need to be replaced and extensive remodeling will need to be done where there has been water damage in the building.īetween the estimate for the roof repair, which will be about $87,000, plus the down payment for the theater itself and the remodeling repairs, Broadbent said they need to raise about $200,000. “We do have plans for many other things, but need to get the basics taken care of first.” “The first thing we are forming a board and a non-profit organization to run the theater,” Broadbent said. Ray recently shared what exactly will need to be done, how much it is going to cost and what their plans are if they succeed in reopening the theater. Ray Broadbent, his wife Eileen and their family are spearheading the effort. From the High Plains Observer Perryton: An effort is underway to revive the Ellis Theater in Perryton, which closed down in the last few months.
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