Competitive twirler, Rebecca Keller has had a very busy and rewarding twirling season this year as an Advanced NBTA twirler.

In February at Twirlmania held in Disney World, Rebecca won the coveted Mousker Award for being the Divisional Winner with the most outstanding performance in Intermediate 2-baton.  She also placed in the top 10 in Advanced solo, 2nd  in Advanced xstrut, 1st in advanced  modeling, and 5th in high school show.

In March at the Congressional Cup Invitational held in Emmitsburg, MD, she was 2nd runner-up in the Advanced Over-All competition which included solo, 2-baton, and modeling.

In May at the Miss Majorette of Virginia competition held in Newport News, VA, Rebecca was crowned Jr. Miss Majorette of Virginia.  Rebecca took first place in Advanced  solo, xstrut and modeling part of the pageant.  She also placed first in open solo, open xstrut, 2-baton, and 3-baton.

In June, Rebecca went on to compete at the Virginia State Twirling Championships held in Richmond, VA.  Rebecca was named the Virginia State Jr. Solo Champion, Virginia State Jr. X-strut Champion, Virginia State Jr. Rhythmic Champion, 1st place 3-baton, and Jr. Miss Old Dominion.

From there she went to the TU National Championships held in Canton, OH.  Rebecca was 3rd runner-up in the Advanced  3-part pageant.  She also placed first in Advanced 3-baton and Intermediate 2-baton.

In July Rebecca competed at AYOP National Twirling Championships held at Notre Dame.  She placed 2nd in Advanced 3-baton, 5th in Int. 2-baton, 9th in Advanced Solo and 9th  in Advanced Rhythmic.

Rebecca is a Junior at Glenvar High School and Feature Twirler of the Marching Highlanders.

Submitted by Cheri Keller