This year we have five cheerleaders, three of which cheered last year, and two of which are new. Sophomores Michelle Postiff and Brook Sigler, as well as Junior Anna Swanson, have one year of experience under their belt, and are very excited to have freshmen Christiana Evans and Sarah Carlson joining them. And as always, we have Mrs. Judy Henry coaching.
It’s been a learning experience for all of us. For Sarah and Christi, learning the words and motions to many different cheers at once has been challenging, and the rest of us are relearning the cheers, as well as being in a teaching position for the first time. Things are coming along very well, though, and we are getting ready for our first game, which is December third at 7:30 P.M.
We are also beginning to plan our fundraisers. Just like in the past, we are going to have a crazy hat and slipper day, and possibly a sweatpants/pajama pants day.
Also, we are going to have a cheer clinic for elementary aged girls. During the clinic, girls stay after school and learn cheers from the cheerleaders. They get special shirts made just for the clinic, and wear those shirts to cheer during the half time of a boy’s varsity game. It is always a very special experience to work with the girls.
The clinics, and the role model position, are a big reason I decided to become a cheerleader. Not too many years ago, I was one of the little girls at the clinics, looking up to the cheerleaders, and freaking out when they said “Hi” to me because they were just that cool. About a year ago I decided I wanted to be that for another little girl, and I have not for one minute regretted that decision.
- Anna Swanson, Junior
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