The Mount Pleasant High School Tiger Dolls attended their final competition of the year at the American Dance/Drill Team Galveston Island Festival at Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center on March 1st and 2nd.

The Tiger Doll team earned a 1st Place Best in Class Award for being the highest scoring team in the Super division.  They earned a 3rd place Best of the Best Team award for being the 3rd highest scoring team out of all 31 teams at the contest.  In addition, they earned a Sweepstakes award, a Gussie Nell Davis award, a WOW award for their team pom, Judge’s awards for jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and pom, 3rd place Academic Champions, and a Best Overall Platinum award.

The Officer squad brought home three awards:  1st runner-up Best in Class, Sweepstakes, and a Judge’s award for lyrical.

Sophomore Madyson Arzate was named a solo finalist and was awarded 1st runner-up in the solo competition.

“There were 31 drill teams at this competition, and these ladies rose to the occasion,” said Tiger Doll Director Jaton Broach. “I am extremely proud of the hard work I have seen from our Dolls. They amaze me day in and day out I am proud to be their director, motivator, and second mom!”

The Tiger Dolls will now turn their attention to Spring Show preparations.  This year’s Spring Show, titled “Agents of Change:  A Tribute to Women” is scheduled for April 26th and 27th.  Tickets go on sale April 1st and will be $5 in advance or $8 at the door.