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Markette Director - Keri MaddoxMrs. Maddox started her dance training at the age of 2. She graduated from Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas, where she served as the team’s top officer her senior year. She was a member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes and then attended Texas Tech University. Mrs. Maddox has served as a teacher, choreographer, and judge for several dance performance companies, including NCA Superstar, Starmakers, and Crowd Pleasers Dance Camps. She spent ten years working at Clear Lake High School as a dance teacher and director of the Clear Lake Flairs. During that time, the Flairs won a national title in officer and team categories.
Mrs. Maddox joined Memorial High School and the Markettes in 2012. Over the next two years, the team moved towards more technical performances and won several awards. The Maddox family moved to Park City, Utah, for two years. Upon returning to Memorial, and after being a proud parent of a Markette, she decided to return to teaching and directing. Mrs. Maddox rejoined the Markettes in 2020. Mrs. Maddox resides in the Memorial area with her husband, Brian, and their three children: Jacob, Morgan, and Jackson. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and volunteering at their children's activities. Mrs. Maddox has served as president of the Memorial Lacrosse and Memorial Markettes Booster Clubs. She loves being a part of the Memorial community and teaching at MHS. |
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Markette Team Specialist - Madyson Arzate
Ms. Arzate began dancing at age 7 and danced competitively for six years. She is a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, where she served as a drill team officer for two years, including First Lieutenant her senior year. She went on to become a Kilgore College Rangerette and was selected as a member of Swingsters, an elite performance group within the organization. She later danced with the University of Arkansas Razorback Dance Team, competing at UDA College Nationals. She currently works with Spirit of America Productions and studies Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Arkansas. Ms. Arzate is excited to be part of the Memorial family and looks forward to an exciting season of growth, teamwork, and dance! |