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News-Herald photo by Brian Argabright

Del Rio High School’s Queen City Belles are hard-working, dedicated and a long-standing tradition in the community dating back to consolidation. They have to be aca-
demically strong as well as athletic and flexible to perform their traditional high-kick routines.

A Del Rio tradition

Queen City Belles continue more than four decades of excellence
By BRIAN
ARGABRIGHT
brian.argabright@
delrionewsherald.com

It’s a tradition that

has spanned four de-
cades and thousands of
young ladies at Del Rio
High School and shows
no signs of slowing
down or allowing time
to dull the shine that
comes from their smil-
ing faces and sparkling
apparel.
They are, of course,
the Queen City Belles.
If you’ve ever at-
tended a Del Rio High
football game, then
you’ve seen the Belles.
If you’ve ever attended
a homecoming parade News-Herald photo by Brian Argabright
of Fiesta de Amistad Officers in the Queen City Belles wear white uniforms while the remainder of the team wears blue. This year there are nine officers - one cap-
parade, then you’ve tain, two co-captains and six lieutenants.
seen the Belles. Chanc-
es are you’ve seen the Laughlin Air Force them in bringing back Stephani Cohen, have spring during tryouts. the summer menu is
precision dance and Base, the George Paul some of the tradition- worked hard to both Rodriguez estimated 80 conditioning, learning
drill team sometime in Bull Riding and Lake al parts of the Belles, bring up the Belles to 90 girls, from fresh- the Belles traditional
your life, but the group Amistad. like the classic intro numbers as well as men to seniors, tried march as well as the
that this year sports “I knew what was ‘Coming Up Roses,’” reinstate some of the for this year’s team. skills and technique
more than 60 members expected of the Belles. Rodriguez, who has classic traditions and They went through two that go into the Belles
is still an enigma to I was familiar with been the Belles head looks of the group, weeks of tryouts which routines, especially
much of the commu- the tradition of the coach for the past three from the classic white included practices, their signature high
nity. Queen City Belles years, said. “I brought boots to the starched a clinic and choreog- kicks.
Current head coach even though I, myself, in alumni to teach the petticoats that bring raphy. They are then This is the 46th year
Kayla L. Rodriguez is was not a Belle when girls how to make their a touch of charm and divided into groups of the Belles existence.
setting out to change I was in high school. entrance to the song, class to a uniform that and try out in front of The team was created
that by bringing back I remember seeing which is only played at has to be practical to a set of judges from out in the 1972-73 school
much of the traditions them practice and I football games.” use and pleasing to the of town. year and was born out
and dress that made had friends who were Rodriguez, along eye. Those that make of two other drill teams
the Belles as much alumni, so I received with assistant coach The team begins the cut return for the
a part of Del Rio as some assistance from and Queens alumnus to take shape in the summer training. On See BELLES, Page 3C
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BELLES From Page C3

teams - the San Felipe the countdown to get their grades, and some
High School’s High ready to perform is on. of them are taking
Stepping Señoritas The girls are allowed advanced placement
and the old Del Rio to go home for a short classes or early college
High School’s Dolls. time, but most of them classes.”
The group’s name was stay at school. They’ll This year the team
actually voted on and eat together, usually will also participate in
decided by the new Del food that is provided a pair of competitions
Rio High School student by a sponsor such as in February and April.
body and ratified by Border Federal Credit The officers will also
the San Felipe Del Rio Union, Brown Nissan have a competition in
CISD’s Board of Trust- or Rudy’s BBQ, then March and the seniors
ees in May 1972. they’ll begin to get will be a part of a per-
The team’s first cap- ready in the cafeteria or formance at the Sugar
tain would be Amelia in their locker room. Bowl in New Orleans
Valadez. Her fellow They’ll be ready to hit on New Year’s Day.
officers included Melba the field about an hour The entire team is also
Rodriguez, Debbie before kickoff and enter scheduled to participate
Cuellar, Melissa Kelley the stadium with the in the 2019 San Anto-
and Maxine Fletcher. band. nio Fiesta Flambeau
Overseeing the team “It’s just like any Parade April 27.
was Jan McClelland, other sport. They “These girls work
who was considered the ically eligible as well as Belles uniform. That arms swing at certain have to be committed, non-stop. I always tell
team’s director. in shape through flex- includes the boots, the distance,” Rodriguez dedicated and hard them, ‘your Belles
Rodriguez said the ibility and endurance, belt, and of course the said. “There are so working. For them, season never ends,’”
current group of Belles but also their roles as petticoat, which they many things that are their year doesn’t end Rodriguez said. “But
has had a chance to ambassadors of not only have to starch. They going on and so much with football. There’s I also remind the girls
learn some of the team’s Del Rio High, but the learn the Belle song, that can go wrong. It’s always something to do that they are a tradi-
history and under- city of Del Rio itself. which they sing them- chaotic.” year round, from bas- tion. To some people,
stands the importance And that all starts selves usually after a On game days, the ketball to competitions when you say Del Rio
of the team in terms of with the uniform. game, and perform the Belles will attend school to community events,” they respond by saying,
their responsibilities, “They wear the Belles march in which in regular clothes but Rodriguez said. “They ‘Oh, you have that big
such as staying academ- sequined, traditional they high step and their once the final bell rings also have to maintain drill team.’”

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Halftime to shine
Groups show there’s more to football games than touchdowns and tackles
By BRIAN me when I say they year. the Rage color guard, the worlds of music for providing the use of
ARGABRIGHT cram a lot of activity The Belles are just the Sapphires and, of and athletic activity some of the photos while
brian.argabright@ and entertainment in part of the halftime course, the Del Rio High can create a piece of art the rest were taken by
delrionewsherald.com those few minutes. entertainment fans School cheerleaders. that’s as fluid as water longtime News-Herald
This is the second enjoy at games both at Each of these groups and as beautiful as Sports Editor Brian
Welcome back to the year of the Del Rio home and away. Half- entertain us in their something that hangs in Argabright.
show that never ends! News-Herald’s Half- time also brings about own ways. They mo- the Louvre. Fitting that this story
Well, that’s not time Showtime special performances by the tivate us to holler for We hope you enjoy is featured here, which
entirely true. In reality, section and this year, as award-winning Mighty the Rams to score or the photos that ac- is roughly halfway
the performers at the you’ve already read, the Ram Band, the high to make a key stop, company this special through this special
halftime of Del Rio High big story focuses on the school’s dance compa- they transport us to a section. Special thanks section. And now, with-
School’s football games Queen City Belles, a part ny, which has become as different time through to the San Felipe Del Rio out further ado, let’s get
have only a few minutes of Del Rio High School much a part of the band the power of music and Consolidated Indepen- on with the rest of the
to dazzle fans and family since the 1972-73 school as the instruments; they demonstrate how dent School District show!
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