Dancers:

By spring of 1962, a lot had already been done to establish Shorecrest's Scottish theme and traditions. However, there was still talk of dissatisfaction among students. So much had been done to enhance Shorecrest's Scottish theme, but students began asking why no one had thought of having a Scottish dance group.

Shorecrest staff were fond of the idea. Unfortunately, the school had no way to pay for the activity. Students persisted towards the idea, so and appointment with principal Mr. Holand was made in order for the girls to present their idea to him. He agreed to go through with the creation of the group and so Shorecrest's very own "Highland Lassies" were born.

There was still the issue of getting the money to pay for uniforms. Since the school did not have the budget for it, the girls decided to create their own. By fall of 1963 the dancers had been created and were performance ready.

When the group started, girls would not be selected until Sophomore year, and would become Lassies on their Junior year. Each year when Senior dancers graduated, they would then pass their uniforms down to the new Junior dancers.

Today, Lassies are selected Freshman year and can then become dancers Sophomore year. Just as it was practiced 40 years ago, graduating dancers still pass down their uniforms to new Lassies. Shorecrest's Highland Lassies continue to carry the school's Scottish traditions on to this day.

(Gordon Dress Tartan, worn by Shorecrest's Highland Dancers)

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