Appalettes, 1985, photo 1

This image shows the 1985-86 Appalettes at Appalachian State University (1967-current) standing on stairs in the Plemmons Student Union, built 1967. Formerly known as the Mountaineer Marching Team, the Appalettes began as a drill team directed by Appalachian High School Band leader Perry Watson, and comprised of women college students. They reformed in 1966 as a precision dance group, and performed dance routines in parades, pep rallies, and other campus events. This image appears in the 1986 Rhododendron (p. 338).

Students

Student Activities

Performing Arts

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 34, Cheerleaders, C14.2.6.4.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1985-1986

Rhododendron

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Photographs

English

Image

Appalachian State University. Appalettes

W. H. Plemmons Student Union (1967)

Series 9 -- Performing Arts. Series 5 -- Students, Student Organizations, Student Life

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