Contrary to popular belief, our drill team was not named for a flower. Our high

school's mascot is the jaguar, a massive cat. The fur of most jaguars appears buffy

yellow or as a golden orange hue that shades into yellow. The jaguar coat, on the upper

part of the body is covered in spots. These spots are small and solid on the head and

shoulders, but take the form of broken rings, called rosettes, on the back and flanks. Each

rosette encircles an area with zero to three dots. The overall pattern of these rosettes is

unique to each individual jaguar, just like fingerprints are to people. Ms. Musia came

upon this name after conducting research on jaguars.

The Rosettes were established during the 1999-2000 school year by Ms.Terri

Musia. The very first team had 26 members, with 2 officers and an assistant student

teacher, Amy Larson. They worked hard to establish many of the standards and traditions

we still carry on today. They dazzled audiences at football games and performed their

very first Spring show on the cafeteria stage, as Flower Mound’s auditorium had not yet

been built.

That first year there were 2 officers, both served as Lieutenants. The second year

there were 5 officers, also all Lieutenants. It was not until 2001-2002 that the Rosettes

anniversary! It will be an awesome experience to be a part of this celebration as we

reflect on all that the Rosettes have accomplished over the years, the friendships made

and all the cherished memories.

Ms. Musia served as the director at Irving High School for 7 years. The last four

years that she was there, Mrs. Crisp was one of her students. The last 2 years they

worked very closely, as Mrs. Crisp was the Captain of Ms. Musia’s team, the Toy Tigers.

When the position became available at Flower Mound, Mrs Crisp was thrilled at the

opportunity to take over for such an amazing team and to follow in the footsteps of her

former director. This is just one more story of tradition and fate that makes the Rosettes

so very special.

1999-2000- Rosette Spring Show

2000-2001- A Look at America

2001-2002- True Colors

2002-2003- Up to the Minute

2003-2004- Dream On

2004-2005- 15 Minutes of Fame

2005-2006- Surrounded by the Elements

2006-2007- 1,3,5,7…..A Walk to Remember

2007-2008- Piece of Cake

2008-2009- Labels

2009-2010-????

Many Rosettes have gone on and had continued success in the world of dance. Rosette

alumni have become Rangerettes, Apache Belles, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, and

Texas Tech Pom Squad members.

This is a special event where new girls are officially inducted into Rosettes and perform

as Rosettes for the first time. Each class sings traditional songs. Big/lil’ sisters are

announced and the new officers are announced.

This is a family event to kick off the new year. Traditionally this takes place during precamp.

The officers attend a very challenging, intense training camp at the beginning of each

summer.

The social officers have a retreat each summer to plan all their events for the year.

The period before camp where Rosettes get together to practice, condition and bond prior

to camp.

A three to four day intense practice period where Rosettes learn the majority of their

routines for football season.

Rosettes perform halftime at all home, away and playoff games. They participate in pregame

activities and perform stand routines throughout the game.

The Rosettes perform at all pep rallies.

Rosettes participate in these events each year.

Each year the social officers choose a charity and plan an event in which to benefit this

charity either monetarily or by service.

The Rosettes host a weeklong mini camp for grades kindergarten through eighth grade

each summer. They also host a Saturday morning mini-camp during football season and

in the winter. Participants in the fall mini-camp perform at a football game. Winter

participants are invited to participate in Spring show.

This is a fun Halloween celebration planned by the social officers.

This is a fun Christmas celebration planned by the social officers.

The booster club hosts a dinner for all Rosettes before dress rehearsal the Wednesday

night before Spring show.

Spring show is a huge production that combines many styles of dance and shows the

Rosettes many diverse talents. It is traditionally a Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

The cast party is a celebration hosted by the booster club for the Rosettes immediately

following the Saturday night performance of Spring Show.

This is a special event to recognize the accomplishments of the Rosettes each year.

A weeklong clinic precedes the tryout, which is judged by 3 outside judges.

This is a very rigorous process with many requirements for incoming juniors and seniors

who wish to be selected as a Rosette officer.

The Uniform: The Rosette uniform was designed by Patty and has remained unchanged

since 1999.

The Fight Song: The fight song was choreographed by Amy Larson in 1999, but was

originally to a different tune. In 2001 the FMHS band decided to change the school’s

fight song, so the old choreography was adapted by Ms. Musia to fit the new music.

The Entrance and Strut: The entrance and strut were choreographed by Amy Larson.

They have both remained unchanged since 1999.

The Rosette Song: The words to the Rosette song were created by Lieutenant Shae

Zavonia in 1999. The tradition of the new girls becoming old girls and the senior circle

was started in 2001-2002, the first time the Rosettes had a senior class. The new girls

becoming old girls and joining their circle is now a very important tradition that happens

the last night of Spring show.

School Song: On the way home from away games Rosettes are to be silent once the bus

turns onto Peter’s Colony. They are to sing the Flower Mound School song as they enter

the school parking lot.

Officers: As stated in the history, the Rosettes have had 7 officers since 2001-2002.

Social Officers: The electing of social officers is a very important tradition that began in

2001. The social officer ranks are President, Vice President, Secretary, Sunshine

Chairman, and Chaplain.

Squads: The Captain’s squad is the officers. The Captain chooses a squad name for the

officers and that is the theme of all the other squads for that year. The squad name must

begin with the first letter of the officer’s first name. The remaining 6 officers have a

squad of approx. 8-12 girls that they are in charge of for the year.

J-A-G-U-A-R: If the Jaguars win, the Rosettes clump together at the end of the game

and yell a Jaguar chant.

Third quarter introductions: Rosettes are allowed to introduce a maximum of 3 people

to the team during third quarter only each game. This is a fun time to recognize friends

and family members that do not attend FMHS that have come to see you perform. When

someone is introduced the team responds with a handclap and a “Hi so and so!”

Opposing team gift: The social officers make a gift for the opposing team’s drill team

for each game. The officers and a social officer present this gift to the other team’s

officers. Officers, a social officer, and escorts from each team are introduced.

Team Prayer: The Rosettes pray before every performance. The team’s Chaplain, who

stands right next to the director in the prayer circle, leads this prayer. Every Rosette

points their foot into the middle of the circle and holds hands during the prayer. When

the prayer is over everyone squeezes the hand of the person next to them and turns their

head in a contagion.

Rosette and Rookie Rosette of the Week: Each week one old girl and one new girl is

chosen by Mrs. Crisp and the officers for being exceptional in some way. This honor is

announced at Friday’s morning practice and these girls are recognized at the football

game during halftime that night.

Rosettes of the Season: This is an honor given to one Rosette from each grade level and

is voted on by the team. It is announced at the very last regular season football game.

Big sis’/Lil’ sis: This tradition began in 1999. Every member of the team has a big or

lil’ sis throughout the year. This is a special bond and a way for old girls to help new

girls through their first year as a Rosette.

Posters: Rosettes create elaborate spirit posters for the varsity football team. This

tradition promotes school spirit and is very appreciated by our football players. Rosettes

also create posters for the new girls that they receive right after they find out they have

made Rosettes. These posters are to be worn to school the Monday after Friday’s tryouts.

When Rosettes attend away camp they also create posters for their big or lil’ sis to

decorate their room at camp and cheer them on.

Seniority: Seniority is very important to the Rosettes, but does not mean that any

Rosette is not valued. The purpose of seniority is to show respect, appreciation and

recognition of experience, dedication and time that individuals have contributed to the

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am, and Thank you: These are words that should be at the

forefront of every Rosettes vocabulary. These are verbal ways for Rosettes to show

respect, discipline, appreciation and understanding.

Introductions: When a guest choreographer, etc. comes to a Rosette practice the

Rosettes are to move to introduction formation. Mrs. Crisp will introduce the guest to the

group. Rosettes are to clap and say hello, thank you, etc. to our guest.

Game day: On the day of each football game Rosettes dress alike to school to show

team unity and school spirit. The Captain makes a sheet to hand out to the team

describing what is to be worn at school that day and at the game. Demerits are also

doubled on game day.

Escorts: The escorts “escort” Rosettes wherever they need to go during the games, take

care of the officers’ batons during performance, haul seat covers and coolers, and assist

the Rosettes and Mrs. Crisp at games in any way needed. They also perform their own

routine in Spring show.

Managers: Rosette managers are a very important part of the Rosette team. They assist

the Rosettes and Mrs. Crisp in any way needed from organizing the closet, to fluffing

poms, to painting props…you name it, they do it! We appreciate their help very much!

Boot mums: The Rosette booster club moms make tiny mums that are worn on the

Rosettes’ boots at the Homecoming parade and game.

Parade: Senior Rosettes ride on a float for the parade while all other team members

march.

Halftime: The Rosettes perform their big production number for halftime at this game.

All Rosettes are included in this production. No auditions are held.

Pep Rally: The Homecoming pep rally is outside and only the kick team performs.

Hats: Each senior creates a “senior hat” from an old field hat at a decorating party. The

hat should reflect the personality of that senior and have a fun, creative theme. Hats are

worn at morning practice for the first game, Homecoming, Mound Showdown and the

last game.

Scrapbooks: Each senior mom makes a scrapbook of their senior daughter that is

presented to her at banquet. The moms work together and meet several times throughout

the year to create the scrapbooks. They have all the same layouts, themes, etc. Only the

pictures are different.

Pool Party: The senior class has a pool party each summer to kick off their senior year.

Tiara/Sashes: A tiara and sash is presented to each senior at banquet.

Dolls: A wooden doll in the likeness of each senior is painted and hung in the Rosette

dressing room. The seniors are given their doll at banquet.

Kicking at the end of games: If the Jaguars win, seniors are allowed to go down to the

track and perform a kick for each point on the scoreboard.

Pep rally: The blacklight pep rally is reserved for seniors only to perform.

Senior Night: At a designated football game each senior is recognized on the field along

with their parents.

Spring Show Senior Routine: This tradition began just last year! Seniors are given

their own routine to perform in Spring show.

Spring Show Senior Recognition: Each night of Spring show a slideshow is shown

with pictures of each senior and their accomplishments as a Rosette. The last night of

Spring show each senior Rosette’s parents are also included in the presentation.

Finale: This routine is always a traditional high kick routine performed in Rosette

uniform.

Dads: Each year the Rosette dads perform a dance in the show.

Teams: Rosettes may audition for additional specialty teams if they display

extraordinary talent in the following areas. There are no set numbers for specialty teams.

Kick team: Members must have beautiful kick technique, height and stamina. They also

must be able to perform specific leaps and turns determined by Mrs. Crisp that will be

incorporated in the routine.

Elite: A panel of judges chooses this team. It is a challenging stylized jazz routine that

displays advanced technique. Members must wow the judges with their technique and

abilities as a performer in order to be selected. This routine serves as the finale for Act 1

of the show.

Tap: Rosettes with rhythm and talent in the genre of tap are chosen to be a part of this

team. This team is chosen by Ms. Crisp, the Captain and the First Lieutenant.

Lyrical: Rosettes with grace, technique and talent in the genre of lyrical are chosen to be

a part of this team. This team is chosen by Mrs. Crisp, the Captain and the First

Lieutenant.

Officers: The officers perform an officer routine in Spring show.

Duets/ensembles: Any Rosette may audition for a duet/ensemble in Spring show. These

are chosen by the panel of Elite judges.

Title/Theme/Storyline: This changes each year and is decided upon and created by Mrs.

Crisp. Theater students from FMHS are chosen to participate as certain characters

throughout the show, tying all the routines together.

Guest performers: The Rosettes invite non-Rosettes to participate in the show as well.

Guest performers have been, but are not limited to: dance class students, cheerleaders,

vocal soloists, and mini-campers.

Captain/First Lieutenant Slideshow: The Captain and First Lieutenant create a

slideshow for the team that is shown at Spring show. This began in 2007 with Taylor

Stoehner and Alex Meaker.

Each class of new girls must create a song about being a Rosette as a class. They will

then perform this song every year together at Showoffs.

Big sisters announce at showoffs who their little sister is for the year and present her with

a white rose.

New girls perform their first official performance as a Rosette at showoffs.

Officer tryouts take place the morning of showoffs. Prior to showoffs that afternoon,

officer hopefuls are told who has been chosen as an officer, but not their rank. At

showoffs senior outgoing officers hand down their batons, The Lieutenant spots are given

out first, the first Lieutenant and Captain spots given out last. Then the outgoing officer

squad performs the officer strut for the last time and the new officer squad performs the

officer strut for the first time