MHS Twirlers Advance To State
    The Monahans News ~~ November 22, 2005
   
The big green twirlers competed in UIL region Twirling solo and Ensemble contest held at Ratliff Stadium in Odessa on Sat, October, 22.  Each twirler performed an individual solo as well a group routine.  The twirling judge had several  positive comments about the twirling line.  "Good looking line, well composed and executed routine, body work and partner work excellent, good variety and difficulty with unusual move, great job ~~no drops and no breaks !"

The Monahans twirlers were the only twirling line to receive a Division 1+ at the UIL contest advancing them to state.  Whitney Gonzales, Megan Galindo and Candace Cutbirth also received a Division 1 on their solo performances.  Candace Swarb, senior, received a Division 1+.

In addition, Alyssa Nabarrette, former Big Green Band twirler, currently attending Permian HS in Odessa, received a Division 1+.

Candace and Alyssa were the only solo competitors to receive a Division 1+ in Odessa The girls advance to UIL State Solo and Ensemble contest at San Marcos in May .

Candace Swarb, head twirler, was extremely pleased with the line's performance.  "We are very happy to have executed the routine so well on the day of the contest and we are even more proud of the members of the Big Green Band." 

The twirling line consists of Candace Swarb, Whitney Gonzales, Megan Galindo and Candace Cutbirth the Twirling coaches are Margie Shawn and Megan Shawn.

Keyed by  Katie Lacombe, Senior 2006