Gussie Nell Davis | |
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| Born | November 4, 1906 Farmersville, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 21, 1993 |
| Resting place | Farmersville Cemetery |
| Education | College of Industrial Arts (BA) University of Southern California (MS) |
| Occupation(s) | teacher, choreographer |
Gussie Nell Davis (November 4, 1906 – December 21, 1993) was an American teacher and choroegrapher best known as the founder of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, who in September 1940 became the first all-girls drill team to perform on a college football field with the forward vision of Miss Davis. The organization created a unique combination of dance moves and precision drills that quickly earned them the reputation not only as the originators of dance/drill teams, but also as the best in the world, with the highest kicks in the world. Known for their high kicks and the jump splits, the organization has traveled around the world, has entertained millions and spurred a multi-billion-dollar dance/drill team industry worldwide.