The Sparkettes have been entertaining Sycamores for more than a decade. Ashton Henderson, third from the left, loves using dance to show how she is proud to be a Tree. Photo: ISU Communications & Marketing
That Sycamore spark Sparkette Ashton Henderson shows her Sycamore spirit through dance. By Raelyn Francis
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he young women on the Sparkette dance team travel all over to support Indiana State University’s athletic teams. “It’s a different experience,” said Ashton Henderson. “I danced all through high school, too, but the crowds are bigger, which is nice, and we get a lot more opportunities to be involved in the
community.” Henderson, a member of the 2013-2014 team, has had a long career of dancing, moving to the beat since she was 4 years old. She’s had a lot of great times as a Sparkette, but her favorite memory is from the Missouri Valley Conference. “I love going there,” she said.