Interviews go quickly and without a hitch. To perform before thousands, be a positive role model and service to the community seem to be the chief reasons. For returning Raiderettes, the friendships, the honor and above all the fans are determining factors. Lunch time and the finalists have changed into their dance attire and are readying themselves for round two. They ve had two weeks of rehearsal and countless hours more to get a two minute routine down.
Every open space is filled with women trying to get that move just right.
She Bangs is blaring through the speakers. You feel the energy, both nervous and positive fill the room as finalist after finalist takes her spot. Many start off with a bang and end in a fizzle. Others nail it and you feel their passion and share their joy. While each girl takes her turn, you can t help but wonder what is going through their minds as they sit staring intently, or avoiding eye contact all together.