Workshop Instructors “Flag”

“Baton” Cynthia Buffington-Boone is a native of Portsmouth, VA. She was a member of the I.C. Norcom “Versatile 100” from 1998-2001, serving as captain her senior “The Essence of year. Ms. Buffington-Boone also served as I.C. Norcom’s Flag is a Driver Elementary Nicholette “Nikki” Amburgey Coordinator from 2002-2003. Upon graduating from high native of Newport News. She began her and Dance” school, Ms. Buffington-Boone attended Norfolk State Univer- School twirling career at age 5 and is a 15-year sity, becoming a member of the “Silkette” Flag Squad. She Baton, Flag, and Dance member of Shelvy’s Superstars twirling team under the Baton, Flag, and Dance served as Asst. Section Leader in 2003 and Head Section direction of Shelvy Manning, as well as an individual Leader in 2004 and has coordinated area squads. Workshops competitive twirler. Nikki has held many state, regional and national titles including 2005 and 2006 Miss Mid Workshop Coordinator *Sponsored by the Atlantic Princess, 2007 Intermediate Miss Majorette of Chanel Bryant is a native of Suffolk, VA. She was a mem- LHS “Rare Jewel” Auxiliary Unit Virginia and 2008 Advanced Senior Miss Majorette of ber of the John F. Kennedy Wolverine Band from Virginia. She is the reigning College Miss Majorette of 1987-1990 as a “Showgirl”. She served as captain Virginia. Nikki was the Feature Twirler at Menchville for one year. Ms. Bryant is also one of the High School for four years, and participated in the 2009 “original” Marching Warriors of Nansemond New Years Day and Festival in London, . River High School. She was a member of the ma- In April 2009 Nikki traveled to Ghent, to com- jorette squad for two years, serving as a captain her senior pete in the National Baton Twirling Association’s year. She was also a member of the Norfolk State Marching World Baton Twirling Championships. She was a guest Spartan Legion as “Silkette” Flag Twirler for four years, serv- member of the Team Virgin Islands World Twirling ing as a captain for three years. After graduating from NSU in Team and the Sebastian Majorettes under the direction 1997, Ms. Bryant served as the Flag Coordinator for the squad of Senator Shawn Malone. Nikki is currently a Feature for four years. Ms. Bryant has worked with numerous squads Twirler at Christopher Newport University and is pursu- in the area over the years as also serves as a local and national ing a degree in elementary education. adjudicator in high step competitions. She is currently the Workshop Instructors Majorette Coordinator at Lakeland High School and Principal of Nansemond Parkway Elementary in the City of Suffolk. Saturday, March 31, 2012 “Flag” Registration/Fees 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 The cost per workshop is $40.00.

 All registration forms and money are due to Chanel Bry- Felicia Brown is a native of Suffolk, VA. ant, Workshop Coordinator by Friday, March 16th. T-shirt Lakeland High School orders are also due on Friday, March 16th. (additional She was a member of the John F. Kennedy 214 Kenyon Rd. “Marching Wolverine” Band from 1984- $10.00) 214 Kenyon Rd. 1988, serving as a member of the flag squad  Checks are to be made payable to Lakeland High School Suffolk, VA 23434 as well as a section leader. Mrs. Brown was also a mem- Band. ber of the NSU Marching Spartan “Legion” from 1988-  Registration forms and money can be mailed to: 1992 as a member of the “Silkette” Flag Squad. She is currently the Flag Coordinator of the award-winning Chanel Bryant Mr. Alvin W. Wilson, II “Blue Gem” Flag Squad at Lakeland High School. Re: LHS Auxiliary Workshops Director of Bands 3012 Nansemond Pkwy. Suffolk, VA 23434

Workshop Objectives Other Important Information Workshop Instructors  To learn basic/intermediate baton twirling fundamentals as it relates to  Workshop check-in will take place on “Dance” performance in a marching band and Saturday, March 31st from 8:30 a.m.- baton troupes 9:00 a.m. Turquoise Daughtry is a native of Portsmouth, VA. She  To learn the basic/intermediate  Please enter through the band room en- began studying ballet at the age fundamentals of flag twirling as it relates trance which is on the side of the school of two with the Thaddeus Hayes to performance in a marching band Ballet Theatre in Norfolk, VA where the football field is located. and later on studied jazz, tap,  To learn dance techniques as it relates  Two 15 minutes breaks and a 45 minute hip-hop, modern and African to performance in a marching band and dance troupes lunch break will be given to partici- dance with The Gail Harts Dance Company, pants. which was located in Portsmouth, VA. Mrs. Daughtry attended Churchland High School in  Bottled water and snacks will be pro- Portsmouth, VA where she was a member of vided to participants for breaks but the Color Guard, serving as captain her senior lunch will be on your own. Feel free to year. Upon completion of high school in bring a bag lunch. There are several fast— 2003, Mrs. Daughtry attended North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. Workshop Requirements food restaurants located near Lakeland High There she was involved with the Blue and Gold School. Marching Machine as a member of the Golden  All participants must be at least a 6th Delight Auxiliary Squad., later on becoming grader in middle school.  Please make sure that transportation is part of the Leadership Team and then Chore- secured to and from LHS.  All baton workshop participants must ographer. Turquoise Daughtry is currently bring their own batons.  We expect everyone to behave as young attending Old Dominion University where she  Flag poles will be provided for those adults. Therefore, disorderly conduct includ- is receiving her Masters Degree, and is cur- rently the Coordinator of the award-winning participating in the flag workshop. If ing disrespect, profanity, fighting, etc. will you are already a member of a flag squad “Blue Diamonds” Dance Squad of Lakeland please bring your own pole w/flag. not be tolerated. In the event of severe High School which is located in Suffolk, VA. misbehavior, dismissal from the work-  All participants must dress to allow for Workshop Instructors movement. (Ex: t-shirt, dance pants, jazz shop will be a consequence. The regis- pants, jogging pants, sneakers, etc.) tration fee will not be refunded. “Baton”  You must attend the baton, flag, or the Tenisha King-Weston is a dance workshop. You cannot attend native of Suffolk, VA. She was more than one. Let’s Have Fun!!!!!!! the “first” majorette captain of the Nansemond River Marching Warriors from 1990-1992. She was the Major- ette Coordinator of the award-winning King’s Fork High School “Golden Silhouette” Major- ette Squad.