White wool felt cowboy hat with a white leather chin strap fastened together with a white leather medallion. This was part of the uniform worn by a member of the Kilgore Rangerettes from Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas in 1950. The Kilgore Rangerettes were created by Gussie Nell Davis in 1939 and debuted on September 12, 1940 as the halftime show during the football games. This was Kilgore's solution to encourage female enrollment and keep fans in the stands during halftime. The Rangerettes became the first dance team to perform at halftime shows and havesince performed in 65 consecutive CottonBowl games and make regular appearances at Dallas Cowboy games.
Pep squads were prevalent at high schools and colleges throughout the United States in the early 1900s but it was not until Gussie Nell Davis created the Flaming Flashes that the precision drill team really took hold. Just like pep squads, drill teams were created to promote school spirit and entertain the school and community but drill teams went a step further thanks to Davis’ insight. Seeing the need for girls to build self-confidence and a stronger self-esteem, Davis began teaching dance steps and twirling routines. This not only improved the girl’s physical coordination, it also provided a sense of belonging and community that was lacking, as most team sports were not available to girls. Drill teams are seen primarily in high schools and colleges and perform dance routines in unison, often set to pre-recorded or live music at games or other community events. They differ from cheerleading as they do not cheer or perform jumps and other more athletic stunts. Until Title IX, these precision drill team squads were among the few physical activities available at the high school and collegiate levels that provided opportunities for women.
Wooden canoe paddle is painted red at the paddle end with a thick white stripe across the center. On one side is painted a red sea horse and on the other is a red and blue shield with the Olympic rings painted at the top of the shield. The handle has red at the top and there are two white sailor knot bracelets tied to the handle at the center. This canoe paddle was used by the 1936 Olympics canoeing team and belonged to Mr. Claussen, the coach of the Olympic canoeing team, who was instrumental in making canoeing an official Olympic sport.
The 1936 Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the XI Olympiad were held in Berlin, Germany and included 49 countries, 3,632 men and 331 women athletes participating. These games were the first to be televised as the airship Hindenberg flew over the stadium during the opening ceremonies flying the Olympic flag. The Olympic torch relay was debuted at these Games as were the sports of basketball, handball, and canoeing. These games are noted for Hitler’s promotion of Nazi propaganda and racial supremacy forcing Jewish athletes to be excluded from competition. Hitler’s ideals of a master race were undermined by the performance of African American Jesse Owens and his four gold medals in track and field events, making him the most decorated athlete of the Games. Germany won the medal count with 89 with the United States coming in a distant second with 56 medals.
White plastic Oakley brand “Radar” type sunglasses worn by Georgia Gould when she won a bronze medal in the Cross-Country Mountain Bike event at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
The 2012 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad were held in London, England with 204 countries represented. With the inclusion of women’s boxing, this Games became the first with female competitors in every sport and also the first at which each country entered had a female representative. American Michael Phelps won his 22nd medal making him the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time. The United States won the medal count with 104.
Jacket worn by Lane Segerstrom to break the Guinness World Record for fastest speed on a towed skateboard of 78.1 mph formerly held by Danny Way. Segerstrom invented the CornBoard made from a bio mass known as corn stover which consists of all the left over stalks and leaves after corn has been harvested. Using this new and innovative product helps reduce CO2 emissions and creates an eco-friendly industry within the skate community.
Orbea Alma 29er “hard-tail” mountain bike ridden by Georgia Gould when she won a bronze medal in the Cross-Country Mountain Bike event at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
The 2012 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad were held in London, England with 204 countries, 5,992 men and 4,776 women athletes participating. With the inclusion of women’s boxing, these Games became the first with female competitors in every sport and the first at which each country entered, had a female representative. Women’s boxing debuted and mixed doubles in tennis was held for the first time since the 1924 Games. American Michael Phelps won his 22nd medal making him the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time. Every athlete to win a medal at these Games was drug tested and as of 2017, 31 medals had been rescinded due to doping. The United States won the medal count with 104.
Color photograph of Cindy Whitehead skating a ramp at Fountain Valley, California. Whitehead used her skate background to create the “Girl Is Not A 4 Letter Word” brand which includes Cindy’s original art work. Whitehead began skateboarding at age 15 and had turned pro by the time she was 17, something girls were not doing in the mid-1970s. She became one of the only girls skating both pool and half pipe and is the only girl ever to be featured in a two page article with a centerfold in a skateboarding magazine. Whitehead retired from skateboarding at 22 but still skates and has remained in the sports arena as a sport stylist, a job title she also created. Whitehead is especially supportive of young female skaters through her “Girl Is Not A 4 Letter Word” skate team and her products which are geared towards women and girls. Whitehead’s signature phrase printed in gold on many of the “Girl Is Not A 4 Letter Word” products personifies her independent spirit, "Live life balls to the wall. Do epic shit. Take every dare that comes your way. You can sleep when you’re dead."
White wooden prop gun cut outs used by a member of the Flaming Flashes, 1940. In 1928, Gussie Nell Davis began her career as a physical education teacher at Greenville High School in Greenville, Texas and immediately saw the need to involve girls in more physical activities. As most sports were not available to girl’s participation, Davis created a pep squad which performed at football games. This evolved into the first high school precision dance and drill team that included dancing and twirling drills and often accompanied by the Greenville band. Davis would move on to Kilgore College where she created another drill team known as the Kilgore Rangerettes, a world renown team that still performs today.
Pep squads were prevalent at high schools and colleges throughout the United States in the early 1900s but it was not until Gussie Nell Davis created the Flaming Flashes that the precision drill team really took hold. Just like pep squads, drill teams were created to promote school spirit and entertain the school and community but drill teams went a step further thanks to Davis’ insight. Seeing the need for girls to build self-confidence and a stronger self-esteem, Davis began teaching dance steps and twirling routines. This not only improved the girl’s physical coordination, it also provided a sense of belonging and community that was lacking, as most team sports were not available to girls. Drill teams are seen primarily in high schools and colleges and perform dance routines in unison, often set to pre-recorded or live music at games or other community events. They differ from cheerleading as they do not cheer or perform jumps and other more athletic stunts. Until Title IX, these precision drill team squads were among the few physical activities available at the high school and collegiate levels that provided opportunities for women.
