Senior Tiffany Lin receives the Town & Country Roofing “Behind the Team” Scholarship on Sept. 19, 2025, during Lone Star’s game against Centennial. Emily Morales/ Staff Photographer

     At 6:20 a.m., while most high schoolers are still asleep, the Rangerettes are already under the stadium lights practicing rep after rep. At the front of the formation stands senior captain Tiffany Lin, her voice and whistle cutting through the quiet of the morning as she leads the team.

     Each morning, Lin arrives around 5:30 a.m., instantly asking what needs to be done. Throughout practice, she moves from Rette to Rette correcting choreography and encouraging her teammates, lifting team morale and making the group stronger. When someone struggles with a routine Lin doesn’t yell. Instead she goes alongside them doing the rep herself showing how to do the move while walking them through it until they understand what to do.

     Because of that dedication, Lin is the recipient of this year’s “Team Behind the Team” 1,000 scholarship. An honor chosen by school administrators that recognizes a senior from every Frisco ISD high school who goes above and beyond to show leadership and school spirit. 

     “My honest first reaction, since it’s college application season, was that this was definitely something that I could put on my college application,” Lin said. 

     This scholarship hold a deeper meaning for her teammates and is no surprise. They say she was destined for it as constantly shows up for people, both on and off the field, keeping the team motivated throughout long days and being there when her teammates need her the most. 

     “She’s just a really big role model,” sophomore Alyssa Jacobson said. “She really sets the example for rookies and returners alike. She’s really nice and kind and always uplifts people. She’s just that kind of person you can go to for anything inside Rangerettes or outside Rangerettes.”

      One of the reason the Rangerettes are success full is because of their fierce leader who is always on top of what needs to be done. 

      “She’s always organized and on top of her stuff,” junior Elena Danh said. “That helps us stay organized and get things done in a very timely manner.”

     When Lin arrives each morning, she changes the atmosphere. Head Rangerettes Coach Emily Morales describes Lin’s dedication and leadership as something that is not new, but has been evident since her freshman year, coming in every day, set on not just going through the motions, but to be the best she can be. 

      “Tiffany has been such an outstanding member and leader of our program over the past four years,” Morales said. “She is a hard worker with excellent time management skills, and she consistently takes initiative both in and out of Rettes. Tiffany always goes above and beyond what is asked of her, and she strives every day to grow and improve. Her dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact on the Rangerettes’ program, and this award is a well-deserved recognition of all her efforts.”    

     For Lin, the award is just the icing on top of the amazing memories she has made throughout her four years on the team.

      “The Rangerettes have literally been my home,” Lin said. “I can’t describe how much time I’ve spent here. It has pretty much made my high school experience. I genuinely love this team, and I love performing, and I’m so grateful for everything that it’s given me. 

     As she reflects on getting this award, Lin reminds others that, sometimes actions speak louder than words. 

     “No matter how small your group is, you’re influencing someone,” Lin said. “You are always being watched and being looked up to, either that’s a positive or a negative way. So just watching your actions always.”