About Lariaettes

The J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes Drill Team was founded in 1968, the year our school opened.  The founding team was 52 members strong, and led by Director Peggy Moree and Colonel Judy Sawyer.  The school did not have Seniors that year, thus neither did the team.  

The Award Winning J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes are a sisterhood of spirited young ladies who share a passion for dance and serving others.  Known for their hard work, dedication, and committment, the Lariaettes seek to be leaders on the performance floor, in the classroom, and throughout the community.   The Lariaettes are not only taught the fundamentals of dance, but also the skills needed to be  successful young ladies throughout thier lives.  It is an honor and priveldge to be a part of this organization, which brings together so many girls from different backgrounds, and they  strive on a daily basis to leave a legacy for those that will follow in their bootsteps.  

The  J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes are known for their innovative style of dance. They have become a well rounded dance team that not only performs at football games and other school events, but compete at dance competitions earning many awards. Throughout the year the team learns self discipline, respect, confidence, poise and the hard work necessary to produce quality performances.  The participate in numerous community events yearly, and  host a fall dance clinic for future Lariaettes. 

The Lariaettes enjoy many social events throughout the year that give the team a chance to bond. Installation is the right of passage for “Newbies” as the new girls are welcomed to the team. Bob and Sue is a father/daughter field routine allowing the Dads a chance to shine. During Spring Show, our Lariaette Moms have their chance to dance during the show. Lariaette Ball is our end of the year formal event recognizing yearly awards and next year’s officers are installed.

The year culminates with the annual Spring Show.  Contest routines and new choreography performed by the Lariaettes are the highlights of the show. Dance classes, Lassos, feeder school programs, and Dobie performance groups also perform in the show. 

The Lariaette uniform represents our school colors and longhorn pride. In addition to our school colors of orange, black, & white, the Lariaette uniform also features silver and turquoise accents. There are 3 variations of the Lariaette overlay, and many different variations of our Lariaette hats. Each variation can indicate a rank within our team.

Line Member: Standard Lariaette Uniform with White Hat & Orange Hat Band

Social Officer: Standard Lariaette Uniform with White Hat, Orange Rim, & Orange Hat Band

Military Officer: Silver Version of the Lariaette Uniform with Silver Hat

Colonel: White & Turquoise Lariaette Uniform with Turquoise Hat

1970 “It’s a Big, Wide, Wonderful World”

1973 "Those were the days"

1975 “Reel to Real”

1976 “Discover America”

1978 "Tribute to the King"

1979 "I've Got a name"

1982 “Solid Gold”

1983 “Fantasy”

1984 “Let’s Dance”

1993 “Memories”

1995 “Doing it Right”

2004 “Deep Enough to Dream"

”2005 “Staying Alive”

2006 “A Night on Broadway”

2007 "Divas to the Dance Floor"

2008 "A Night at the Movies"

2009 "Rock the Floor"

2010 "In the News"

2011 "I Love the Nightlife"

2012 "Paint the Floor"

2013 "For the Love of Dance"

2014 "A Time to Dance"

2015 "Oh the Places We'll Go"

2016 "When I Grow Up"

2017 "Girls"

2018 "Lariaettes Gotta Jet"

2019 "50 Years and our Beat Goes On"

2021 "Live the Dash"

2022 "Power of Love"

2023 "Dare to Dream"

2024 "Lariaette Night Live"

2025 "Party in the USA"