About Us
Purpose of Cypress Woods High School Crimson Cadettes
The purpose of the Crimson Cadettes is to encourage quality performance, high
academic standards, and loyal school spirit and high personal values among its
members. Through the development of dance technique, leadership, cooperation,
self-discipline and sportsmanship in each individual member, the Crimson
Cadettes will fulfill its purpose for the benefit of Cypress Woods High School
and the community of Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District.
The name of the organization shall be the Crimson Cadettes of
Cypress Woods High School
The colors of the organization will be crimson red, white & gold.
is an aspiration,
an attitude,
a pursuit . . .
a way of life.
Excellence is all of us
working together, aspiring to
the fullness of our potential,
always in pursuit of higher standards -
determined to do
everything we do somehow better
than it ever has been done before.
Excellence is found
in the caring
in the trying,
in the doing.
It is our objective.
We seek it
with dedication.
It is the hallmark
of this organization.
Jennifer Dean Mestayer is the director of the Crimson Cadettes. Jennifer attended Westwood High School in Austin, Texas where she served as a lieutenant for the dance team followed by serving as lieutenant for the world famous Texas State Strutters. Jennifer has had the opportunity to travel and perform around the world with her dance team experience including Los Angeles, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Portugal, Prague & MTV's TRL. Jennifer has worked in the drill team camp industry with Showtime Int. & ShowMakers Dance Camps. After college, Jennifer began teaching dance & drill team at Bryan High School in Bryan, Texas. After three years at BHS, Jennifer was offered a job as the assistant drill team director of the Cypress Creek Silverados. This was an amazing experience for Jennifer that opened the door for the Cypress Woods HS position. In 2006 Cypress Woods HS opened and the Crimson Cadettes were created. Jennifer is married to husband Scott and they have two young boys, Drew & Dean and a daughter, Devyn.
Melanie Smith is the Assistant Director of the Crimson Cadettes. Melanie grew up in Austin, TX where she received the majority of her dance training from Austin Conservatory of Dance and Dancers Workshop. While in high school she served as the Captain of the McNeil Majestics Dance Team. During this time Melanie began dancing competitively and was recognized as a solo-finalist at numerous competitions. After high school Melanie went on to dance as a Kilgore College Rangerette. It was here that she began teaching studio dance, and continued throughout her college career at several different studios around the state. Melanie's aspiration to continue her education in dance led her to Texas State University where she completed her BFA in Dance. While at Texas State, Melanie was awarded scholarship for both choreographic and dance excellence. She was also one of eight students selected to pilot the department's first touring dance company, Merge. Through this company Melanie performed as a soloist dancer in Avant Media's production of "Mémoire-en-Ciel" in Los Angeles during March of 2010. Currently, Melanie serves as a Senior Instructor/Choreographer and Account Manager for Crowd Pleasers Dance Company. A newcomer to the Houston area, Melanie has thoroughly enjoyed working with the students of Cy Woods High School.
