On July 23rd, former LHHS Highlandette Bethany Ford was selected to become a member of the 71st Kilgore Rangerette line.

It’s been just one year since LHHS graduate and Highlandette Kathyrn Elmore became a member on the 70th line of the world famous Kilgrore Rangerettes.

Her story, and that of other Lake Highlanders who share in the long history of the Kilgore Rangerettes, were featured on LH Today last summer.

Take a look here for the first installement in the two-part series.

Part Two detailed more of the rich Rangerette history our community boasts.

Now one year later, yet another Lake Highlands grad is following in the footsteps of her Highlandette sisters.

After a week of tryout activities, 2010 graduate and ‘Dette Lieutenant Bethany Ford found her name on the traditional sign announcing new recruits to the Rangerette line.

Ford is one of only two Dallasites who will join 35 other high-kickers who made the cut this year.

Bethany’s three years with the Highlandettes certainly paid off in helping her gear up for the tough competition.

Her training helped insure she was up to the hard work of try-outs, in addition to what lies ahead now that she’s landed a coveted spot on the famed Kilgore line.

In her last year as a ‘Dette officer, Bethany certainly stayed busy. Her final tenure on the team included an exciting trip to New York City as well participation in numerous competitions.

Most recently, Ford was awarded the third place trophy for her Team Pom solo performance at the Crowd Pleaser Competition in Fort Worth.

Like her predecessor Kathryn Elmore, Bethany was rapt as she waited to see if her name would be called as one of the chosen freshmen at Dodson Auditorium on the Kilgore College campus last month.

It was her hard work and determination that earned her the honor.

In just under a month, on August 20th in that same auditorium, Bethany and her 34 fellow teammates will be officially introduced to the world.

In the meantime, Bethany’s mom, Becky, had no plans to wait until August 20th to share the good news.

Just last night, she hosted a party celebrating her daughter’s induction to the Kilgore team.

Congratulations, Bethany!

We wish you all the best as you embark on this wonderful new adventure!