Zoo Walk - Sunday, May 20th - lineup in front of Zoo at 7 a.m.!!
Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo
To benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
Sunday, May 20, 2012
TWIRL M’s Information
Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile, Royal Oak, MI
(MAP ATTACHED)
Attending Twirlers and their families are:
Kaitlyn Cronk– Jesse Cronk, Marissa Cronk, Samantha Cronk, Noah Cronk, Emma Saccoia, Ian Ross, Evan Ross
Ella Dennis
Sophia Giacaolone– Susan Giacaolone
Zoe Grotz
Delaney Hammond– Melisa Hammond, Bryant Hammond
Hailey Ijlal
Saige Ijlal– Nora Ijlal, Rocco Ijlal
Grace Jodway – Sheila Joday, Bill Jodway
Ava Kachnowski– Kristin Kachnowski
Khloe Marshall – Jill Marshall
Marisa Mazoway– Larry Scroby, Pam Scroby, Meredith Pear, Jeff Mazoway, Wendy Mazoway, Zack Mazoway
Moriah Muscaro
Nicole Rapacki
Casey Rapacki– Mary Ellen McAdoo
Paige Saulie– Adelle Reno, Josh Reno
Katie Swinehart–
Jenn Swinehart
Claire Ureste– Julie Ureste, Paul Ureste
Note: There MAY BE construction along the way. Please leave yourself plenty of time.. No Later than 6:55 am ~Enter the Zoo through Administration Gate #4. The gate is accessible off the I-696 W service drive. A list with all your names was provided to the Zoo staff. Tell them you are with the Twirl-M's. After the Zoo staff check’s off your name you will turn right and go toward the Zoo’s large parking lot. Park in the large parking (parking is free).
II. No Later than 7:00 am~Please meet in front of the Zoo by the flags. We will meet as a group and enter through the main gate as a group. We MUST ENTER by 7:10 a.m. to get in!!
III. Step off at about 8:30 a.m.~We will step off from the Pavilion area and march to the fountains. a. The parade/ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. We will stay together as a group until we are done performing.
b. We will march around the zoo fountains. Then we will take pictures. This should be no later than 9 a.m. Then you are free to visit the zoo throughout the day at your leisure.
Family Members and Guests:
We are pleased to have you watch your twirler perform. The students will be marching from the front of the zoo to fountain area. If you wish to follow us, please remain near the back of the group and not the sides. That way our twirlers can be seen and be the “stars” of the show. Check out your twirler with Miss Holly or me at dismissal time at the fountain area.
What to wear:
Twirl-M’s costume…purple and black, hair in PONY TAIL with scrunchy, tan hose Capezio #1816 Transition Style Carmel Color, tan shoes and no earrings and NO NAIL POLISH Wear coats and/or sweat suit. It is supposed to be a nice day, but at the early hour it will be chilly!! We will stay bundled until the very end!!
Don't forget your baton!!!!!!!
Banner Carrier: Anyone have a sibling or friend coming that would want to hold the
banner? Let me know.
Lost or Issues: On the day of the event, if you get lost or have any trouble meeting at
contact Miss Rhonda’s cell phone at 248-425-3733; Miss Holly at 248-767-8379.
Spring and Summer Registrations Accepted. See Classes, Camps, and Clinics Page for Details!
Join the Twirl-M's in the 2012 Spring Session. It all begins April 9th. This is one of the most fun sessions we offer all year. Parade, Free ticket to the Zoo, Coloring Contest and more! Questions? Contact the Twirl-M's at TwirlM@aol.com.
Congratulations to Alissa Yenglin - 7th grade twirler at Creek and member of the Twirl-M's! She is twirling in the WL Central Musical - Music Man!! See her twirl in the show. Go to www.wlcsd.org for tickets! Last two weekends in April!!
Congratulations to 10 1/2 year Twirl-M's Member AMY VAILLIENCOURT. She has been selected as a feature twirler for Vanderbilt University.
Amy will twirl for the Vandy Marching Band in the Fall and attend nearby Belmont University to study Social Work! Amy has been preparing for this time for many years as a competitive twirler, member of the Twirl-M's Team Nationals program, and majorette for the Walled Lake Northern Majorette line. We are proud of Amy and look forward to this next chapter in Amy's fabulous twirling career!!
Congratulations Nicole Dowdell - Top 5 Elite Junior Division Soloist at Congressional Cup!
Moriah had a good weekend at Twirl Mania. 1st Elite Strut, 2nd Elite Solo, 2nd Elite 2 Baton, 4th in Pageant (winning the solo), 6th in Gold!
Leaping for joy at Twirl Mania!!
Twirl-M's Tops In Twirling Sponsor Team Nationals 2012 Thank you Dr. Hersh & Dr. Beattie Orthodontics
CHECK OUT NICOLE HARRIS BOTTOM LEFT CORNER WAY TO GO NICOLE!!!!!!
Our very own Nicole Harris is featured on this Pointe Poster. GREAT LEAPING NICOLE. And Great Twirling Twirl-M's!!
GVSU Laker Feature Twirler - Moriah Muscaro - Interviewed on Grand Rapids Sports Radio
Moriah is interviewed at halftime of GVSU Basketball about the sport of baton twirling by local Grand Rapids Sports Radio.
Moriah poses with Louie the Laker before performing at halftime of the GVSU Men's Basketball Game.
Twirl-M's Usher Santa into Town - Full Details under Twirling News Page
A magical night in Walled Lake in early December as nearly 50 Twirl-M's Twirlers brought smiles to many, including Santa and Mrs. Claus with our twirling!
Twirl-M's Capture 1 Team Championship, 11 Individual Championships, 5 Grand National Solo Qualifiers, 13 State Winners, and 34 State Finalists!!
25 Twirl-M's competed on the day. Here they are all smiles after the contest. For a complete listing of the results, go to the Twirling News Page.
Muscaro and Dowdell Win State Solo Title for 2012!!
Team Nationals 2011 - 1st runner up in Junior World Show Corps Championship!!
Twirl-M's Capture 4 National Championships & 7 National Winners This Summer!!
Twirl-M's National Champions and Winners for 2011 are: (front row L to R) Brianna Mulrooney, Jordan Olsen, Mari Olson. (Back row L to R) are: Taylor Scheffer, Nicole Dowdell, Kelsey Miles, Moriah Muscaro, Sara Olson. Not pictured is Veronica Koziorowski
National Champions
Moriah Muscaro - TU Teenage 2 Baton Champion & NBTA Senior Corps Member of the Year
Nicole Dowdell - TU Pre-Teen 3 Baton Champion
Jordan Olsen - NBTA Juvenile Corps Member of the Year
National Winners
Kelsey Miles - NBTA Novice 2 Baton Winner, age 13
Taylor Scheffer - NBTA Novice Fancy Strut Winner, age 12
Brianna Mulrooney - NBTA Novice Fancy Strut Winner, age 11
Mari Olson - NBTA Beginner Flag Baton Winner, age 8 & WTA Intermediate Overall Pageant Winner, age 8-9
Veronica Koziorowski - TU Basic Skills Pageant Winner, age 9-11
Sara Olson - WTA Beginner Overall Pageant Winner, age 11-12
For a complete lineup of news and pictures from our great summer 2011 of twirling, go to the Twirling News Page, 2011 Summer Nationals.
Congraulations to: Front row - Mari Olson, Juv Beg Pag Winner; Carolyn Gregory, Int Pre-Teen Pag Winner; Nicole Dowdell, PRE-TEEN MISS MAJORETTE OF MICHIGAN; Moriah Muscaro, TEENAGE MISS MAJORETTE OF MICHIGAN; Nicole Harris, Junior Michigan Royalty; Taylor Scheffer, Pre-Teen Beg Pag Winner; Lexi Yenglin, Juv Nov BS Pag Winner. Back row - Pageant Finalists: Brianna Mulrooney, Casey Rapacki, Jessica Rondeau, Madisen Fletcher, Amy Vailliencourt, Casey Dunigan, Lydia Zavinsky, Delaney Hammond. Photo courtesy of Gracon Portrait Studios
Twirl-M's Baton Twirling, located in Walled Lake, Michigan, teaches the sport of twirling to students 2 through 18. Qualified instructors teach twirling, strutting, and modeling throughout the year. The group features recreational classes as well as competitive classes and private instruction.
Through this website, www.TwirlM.com, you will find important news and information about the Twirl-M's, its students, classes, and baton twirling in general. We hope you will find it useful. Members of Twirl-M's should refer to it weekly to learn about the latest class news and directions on performances, lessons, uniforms, and special instructions.
2011 Twirl-M's. All Rights Reserved.
For questions or for more information, please contact Twirl-M's Director Rhonda Muscaro at TwirlM@aol.com.
