It began as a group that anyone could participate on. After just one year, the Tigerettes became an official team in which students had to audition to become a member. The Tigerettes have grown to become a well recognized team throughout the community and state. Members of the Tigerettes are well respected young women who have a positive influence at the college.
Most members also belong to other school organizations.
Many of the Tigerette members have been Homecoming Queen candidates, Arkalalah Queen candidates, and three former members have been named Arkalalah Queens. Throughout the years, the Tigerettes have attended various dance camps, hosted elementary and high school clinics and performed at various high schools and colleges throughout Kansas. Most members of the team are from Kansas and Oklahoma, but some former Tigerettes have been from Texas, Missouri, Florida and Brazil.