the step team performs at all pep rallies, in addition to competing locally & nationally. the boys' step team g-phi smooth, also known as "the hollywood steppers" outside of school competition, consists of sophomore, junior, and senior boys. always known for their elaborate entrances and outros as well as themes, g-phi smooth has won multiple state competitions and has competed on national television, going as far as top 35 on america's got talent, where they competed with the world-famous dance group "the jabbawockeez". the team was started in 2001 by ronnie jackson and josh ashford. their biggest victory came when they beat their then-rivals arlington bowie hs "bowie souljahz" and eastern hills hs "showtime steppers" in stomp wars, the biggest and best statewide competition back-to-back-to-back and were considered the number 1 step team in the nation in 2007.