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‘Note to Self’: The Apache Belles’ Spring Show

Adriana Salazar • May 7, 2025

The Apache Belles captivate the audience with their final performance, "Note to Self: Love the Line, Live the Dance," during their Spring Show at TJC. The dynamic choreography was created by Ruth Flynn...

Apache Belles performs to lift TJC’s spirits during pandemic

thedrumbeat • March 23, 2021

By McKinley Gregg Contributing Writer The Tyler Junior College Apache Belles Spring Show will be at 7 p.m. March 25 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the 26 and 27 at the new Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center...

Apache Belles spring show

thedrumbeat • April 15, 2019

A hush fell over the crowd as the lights dimmed in the auditorium. Spotlights searched the stage as Apache Belles emerged from the entrance doors and danced their way down the aisle. The...

A day in the life of a cheerleader

thedrumbeat • March 22, 2016

By Nick Vaughn Sports Editor A day for a cheerleader is not all fun and games in fact they are in constant motion from the moment their day begins to when it ends. They don’t just do a couple of flips...

A day in the life of an Apache Belle

thedrumbeat • December 15, 2014

MyTJCnews' Bianca DeLeon takes a look at the daily life of TJC's Apache Belles. Bianca DeLeon also covered the Belles' performance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Sex Offender on Campus

thedrumbeat • November 24, 2014

A sex offender was recently arrested on campus. Colby Morgan has the story.

TJC Homecoming 2014

thedrumbeat • November 24, 2014

A look at the highlights from the 2014 Homecoming Festivities.

Apache Belles Upcoming Spring Show

thedrumbeat • March 28, 2014

“Quotes”, Quips and Clips is the theme of the Apache Belle’s upcoming spring show. The Spring Show will take place in the Wise Auditorium on April 3, 4, and 5. Tickets can be purchased...

Apache Belles High Kick Across South Korea During Spring Break

thedrumbeat • March 28, 2014

While many students went home for spring break, the Apache Belles packed their suitcases to perform a series of shows in South Korea. “We were very fortunate to have had the chance to go to South Korea...

Update: Allegations of bullying by Apache Belles

thedrumbeat • November 14, 2013

Statement from TJC President Mike Metke: A report was recently aired on one of the local channels in which a former Apache Belle alleged that she had been bullied by other Belles. The College had already...

Two Years of Belles – Lifetime Legacy

thedrumbeat • September 11, 2012

Dedication, leadership ability and, of course, dance skills are all qualities the Apache Belles require for each member to have on their team and this year is no different. Even though they only get the...