Mesa High students have always had a sense of pride in their achievements, especially in sports. In 1913 a cheerleader by the name of Bob Petrie formed a marching squad of boys and girls to help inspire team spirit at sporting events. By 1948, the squad was known as the Rabbettes, which took its name from the mascot, the Mesa High Jackrabbit. Marjorie Entz was the leader and choreographer of the squad for 35 years and developed entertaining football halftime shows. With an average of 100 members on the squad each year, Entz’s routines included rope-spinning, baton-twirling, and marching. They performed at all home football games and other valley events, such as parades. They also performed in the Tournament of Roses Parade in California in 1950. The Rabbettes retired when Marjorie retired because there was no one who had enough enthusiasm to take over her position. To honor the acheivements of Marjorie Entz, a Mesa elementary school was named after her. | Creator: Marjorie Entz | Date: 1948-1949 | Source: Mesa Public Library, The Mesa RoomDownload Original File
