In 1993, I submitted a proposal to central administration, for the Ballet Folklorico to be offered as an elective class for students after school.  I pushed for students to receive Fine arts and/or Physical Education credit.  In 1994, I receved official permission from administration to turn the club into a class.  Members of the ballet folklorico now received either P.E. or Fine Arts Credit for their participation.

 With the increased number of participants came an increase of popularity for the group.  To meet this demand, the Austin High Ballet Folklorico performed about 30 performances a year including our  large “Cinco De Mayo” production for the community.  1997 was the last year I officially directed the Austin High Ballet Folklorico.  The group was performing dances from the following regions:
Guerrero, Huasteca, Jalisco, Michoacan, Norte Chihuahua, Norte Tamaulipa, Revolucion, and Veracruz.

I cannot take credit for everything.  Lita Ramon (Limon), My sister helped me teach Huasteca to the older members of the group.  Marie Dominguez (Limon), my other sister also helped with the basic steps and formations.  Both of my sisters helped out during my first two years.  My mother, (Agapita Limon) a very talented artist, also supported me and helped advise me on formations and character.  In addition, to expanding the selection of dances and regions, I decided on new costumes to use and regions to dance.  This I could not have done alone.  My mother is also a very talented seamstress.  She sewed our new Jalisco, and veracruz dresses.  She also made the Guerrero cosutmes for the boys and girls as well as the girls Tamaulipa, and Michoacan dresses.  Agapita also allowed us to use some of her costumes that belonged to her group Bailes Folclorico del Sur.

Another person sho heled the group out was Chuy Chacon, Director of Roy Lozanos Ballet Folklorico.  He came to Austin High during my second year and taught our Guerrero section.
 

1998 marked  the group’s eighth year of dancing and performing.  Due to a small set back, as a result of the absence of a director and lack of support, the ballet folklorico's membership decreased to 12 members. Although the size has decreased, the heart of the group still carries on due to both the leadership and commitment of the members, and the support of their parents.

Because they have maintained a high standard of performance, they have continued to maintain the highest level of confidence and quality.

Over the past Eight years the  Ballet Folklorico has established itself as an integral  part of the Austin High community and plans to continue celebrating with the community for years to come.
 

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SENIORS:
Becky Guerrero, Jaime Riojas

JUNIORS:
Carlos Cerda, Rosalinda Guerrero

SOPHOMORES:
Ana Lilia Alaniz, Carolina Duran, Erin Hassell, Patty Herrera, Rebecca Lopez, Rene Palacios

FRESMEN:
Jenniger Estrada, Leticia Huerta, Kim Lopez, Cassandra Mata, Paul Ortiz, Jennifer Riojas,
Vera Vera, Conception Vigil, Adrian Zambrano
 
 

SENIORS:
Greta Dana, Jenny Holland, Abel Mondragon

JUNIORS:
Carolina Duran, Erin Hassell, Rey Molina, Rene Palacios, Nicholas Rains

SOPHOMORES:
Leticia Huerta, Paul Ortiz, Nadia Saucedo, Vera Vera

FRESMEN:
Mary Zuniga
 

SENIORS:
Ana Lilia Alaniz, Karen Booher, Carolina Duran, Erin Hassell, Rey Molina, Rene Palacios, Thomas Reevely

JUNIORS:
Leticia Huerta, Cassandra Mata, Edward Rangel, Nadia Saucedo, Vera Vera

SOPHOMORES:
David Chenu, Lisa Kean, Kate Martin, David (Bob) Stookesberry, Corrine Rodriguez, Mary Zuniga

FRESMEN:
None
 

SENIORS:
Marisela Abundis, Victor Franco, Leticia Huerta, Cassandra Mata, Irma Cruz, Paul Ortiz, Edward Rangel, Vera Vera

JUNIORS:
April Aguilera, Jennifer Kauffman, Lisa Kean, Eddie Limon, Kate Martin, Corrine Rodriguez, Mary Zuniga

SOPHOMORES:
Lisa Botello, Kaci Clark, Cristiana del Pozo, Jessica Godbey, Michelle Horton, Rebecca Kruger,
Ileana Oliverez, Leticia Pardo, Meegan Peery

FRESMEN:
Michael Aguilera, Kendra Clark, Karen Clarke, Genevieve Haggard, Diana Huerta, Danny Landeros,
Shara Stengl, Karen Thompson, Jessica Vera
 

SENIORS:
Jonathan Escalona, Eddie Limon, Wilfredo Maldonado, Corrine Rodriguez, Marco Serna

JUNIORS:
Lisa Botello, Chris Clapham, Julia Casarez, Cristiana del Pozo, Jessica Godbey, Michelle Horton,
Rebecca Kruger, marisol Macias, Adreanna Moya, Ileana Olivarez, Leticia Pardo, Meegan Peery

SOPHOMORES:
Michael Aguilera, Cynthia Castillo, Karen Clarke, Genevieve Haggard, Kristy Harrison, Danny Landeros,
Loriann Limon, Linda Pardo, Elizabeth Reavely, Erica Sondgeroth, Jessica Vera, Stephanie Villegas

FRESMEN:
Lori Briones, Rachel Greathouse, Cathie Gutierrez, Sylvia Jonon, Nadia Kean, Patricia Limon, Brenda Palacios,
Isabel Torres, Brenda Torrez, Maria Vargas
 

SENIORS:
Lisa Botello, Julia Casarez, Cristiana del Pozo, Jessica Godbey, Meegan Peery, Angis Vasquez

JUNIORS:
Michael Aguilera, Karen Clarke, Genevieve Haggard, Kristy Harrison, Karen Kimbel, Danny Landeros,
Jeannette Martinez, Stephanie Villegas

SOPHOMORES:
Lori Brionas, Rachel Greathouse, Cathie Gutierrez, Lisa Hatcher, Nadia Kean, Patricia Limon,
Brenda Palacios, Isabel Torres, Maria Vargas

FRESMEN:
Anita Aranda, Nina Castillo, Gabriel De La Rosa, Marianita Dominguez, Yurauri (Julie) Galarraga,
Michelle Limon, Jonathan Mendosa, Robert Ramos, Lisa Torres
 

SENIORS:
Victoria Hernandez

JUNIORS:
Javier A. Castro, Michelle Cadena, Rachel Greathouse, Cathie Gutierrez, Brenda Palacios,
Christy Rodriguez, Isabel Torres, Crisi Vermaelen

SOPHOMORES:
 Nina Castillo, Gabriel De La Rosa, Ixtlani N. Palomo, Lisa Torres

FRESMEN:
Raquel Cadena