After a competitive audition process, Ellie Garst, of Perrysburg, was named the University of Illinois’ feature twirler.

Ellie has been twirling with Perrysburg’s “The Sophisticates” for 13 years. She participates in their parade group, competes on the Sophisticate’s teams and in solo events. Ellie is also part of Team USA with her duet partner, Mazie Zepeda, for the World competition in Liverpool,…