| In 1979 The
Twirling Cowgirls of Logan was formed and directed by Cindy
Kilbarger and Sandy Vaughn. They held their first classes in
September of 1979 with 47 students ages 3-13. With parades,
recitals and Christmas parties, the weekly lessons helped the
Cowgirls attendance grow to over 100 girls. Thanks to the generosity
of Ann Kilbarger, classes were moved in 1983 to the
"Cowgirl Country Room" on Hunter Street. This still
remains our current site for the Logan Superstars.
In 1990 Michele (Farrar)
Maniskas, a 10 year veteran of the Cowgirls, became assistant
director. Between the years of 1985-1995 the Cowgirls dominated
most competitions, bringing home most of the first place
trophies. The highlight of the Cowgirls career was in 1993 when
they claimed National Pom Pon team of the year. Winning 1st
place in their division, and first runner-up to represent the
USA in the World Baton Competition in Italy.
From 1993-1995 the corps won
consecutive national titles in junior parade corps and in junior
and senior small and large dance twirls, winning 6 national
titles at the NBTA Nationals held at Notre Dame University. The
group also traveled to Detroit, MI to take part in a televised
Christmas parade.
From 1989-1993 the Cowgirls
won five consecutive high point titles as Twirling Unlimited's
International Parade Corp Champions. Over the years the Cowgirls
won all of their NBTA and Twirling Unlimited titles with Michele
as assistant director and Toni as a member of the Cowgirls junior
and senior teams.
When Cindy and Sandy retired
in 1996 Michele updated the corps by changing the name to the
Logan Superstars. In 1998 Toni returned as a director after a
two year leave of absence. To honor the accomplishments of the
Cowgirls and the Superstars the city of Logan named them Grand
Marshall for the 1998 Annual Christmas Parade. In 2001 Taffie
Smith and Teresa Keith joined the Superstars.
One of the Superstars greatest
accomplishments was that in 2001 we won the title of NBTA Junior
Floor corps champions (with no props). After that the Superstars
have won title after title at NBTA and Twirling Unlimited
championships in march, floor corps, pom pon, dance and dance
twirl.
Cindy and Sandy created much
more than a business 28 years ago, they created a family that
strives to keep young girls reaching for a common goal through
dedication and team work. Along the way the Superstars family
has made memories that always last a lifetime, and hope to do
the same for the next generation of young ladies. |
