{"id":17756,"date":"2026-10-26T14:13:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T18:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/lavie\/?p=17756"},"modified":"2026-11-09T09:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T14:21:09","slug":"lvc-annual-twirler-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.lvc.edu\/lavie\/2026\/10\/26\/lvc-annual-twirler-day\/","title":{"rendered":"LVC annual twirler day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Carley Kernan \u201927, Staff Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The LVC majorettes welcomed young twirlers ages 5\u201317 to the football field on Saturday, Oct.
24, for their annual Twirler Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event gave young participants from the surrounding
communities an opportunity to learn and perform a halftime routine alongside the college
majorettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Performing to \u201cWalking on Sunshine,\u201d the young twirlers joined the majorettes for the halftime
show, while members of LVC\u2019s on-campus Twirling Club participated in both the pregame and
halftime performances. Together, the performances highlighted the connections between the
college\u2019s majorette program, its Twirling Club and the wider twirling community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


For sophomore Rachel Thomas, a member of the college\u2019s Twirling Club, Twirler Day offered a chance to try something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cI joined twirler club last year as a freshman, probably in November,\u201d Thomas said. \u201cI was
interested because my friend recommended it to me, and I decided to give it a try.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


After hearing positive feedback from participants the previous year, Thomas decided to
participate in Twirler Day herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cI thought it looked fun! I heard very positive things from the twirlers last year and am excited to
perform on the football field,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


One of the aspects Thomas looked forward to most was the opportunity to twirl alongside the
college marching band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cI\u2019m excited to twirl to live music,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The performance also offered an experience Thomas had not had before. Without previous
marching band experience, participating in Twirler Day gave her the chance to experience what
it was like to be part of the majorette line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cIt\u2019s meaningful to me because it\u2019s something I have never done before,\u201d Thomas said. \u201cIt gives
me the opportunity to try something new and feel like I\u2019m on the line for a day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


For senior Samantha Lawler, LVC\u2019s majorette captain, the event carried personal significance. Having started her own twirling journey in Twirling Club before becoming a majorette, Lawler understood the value of introducing participants to the college
program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt means a lot to me to welcome Twirling Club members to perform with us because I started in
the club before becoming a majorette,\u201d Lawler said. \u201cGiving them the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a majorette is so important because it can inspire them to join the line in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Preparing for Twirler Day involved learning choreography, planning formations, practicing with
the band and coordinating with club members. Lawler said she was most excited to see those
efforts come together during the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


When selecting a song, the majorettes looked for something that would appeal to the younger
participants. This year\u2019s choice, \u201cWalking on Sunshine,\u201d offered an upbeat and recognizable
tune for the halftime routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Beyond the performances, Twirler Day helped strengthen connections between the Twirling
Club and the majorette line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cTwirler Day really brings the Twirling Club and the majorette line together because we spend
so much time working and practicing together,\u201d Lawler said. \u201cIt strengthens existing
relationships while also allowing for new connections to be made.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Thomas said having a specific routine to learn and a performance to anticipate made Twirling
Club activities even more exciting. She also enjoyed attending marching band practice the Friday
before the event and learning the pregame routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Both Thomas and Lawler emphasized that opportunities like Twirler Day can encourage people
to explore twirling, regardless of their previous experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Lawler noted that LVC\u2019s Twirling Club does not require prior twirling experience and provides
batons for those interested in learning. Club officers and majorettes are available to help
newcomers develop their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Thomas offered similar encouragement to anyone considering joining the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cI would say to give it a try! It doesn\u2019t hurt,\u201d Thomas said. \u201cEveryone is very welcoming and
friendly. I would say it\u2019s a very positive club.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Through opportunities to perform, learn new skills, and connect with other twirlers, Twirler Day
celebrated the twirling community while introducing young participants to the possibilities of
twirling at the college level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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