Varsity Cheerleading Results 2013-2014

DSC_0050Name: Annie Savage

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on JV squad

“I really like the games and performing for the school,” Savage said. “I liked the dance part of tryouts. I’m looking forward to a new team and McPherson!”


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Caroline Breckenridge

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on JV squad, one year on Varsity

“I love bonding with my squad,” Breckenridge said. “I have so many great memories from cheer. I love learning the new material for tryouts. I became so close to the seniors on cheer last year, and I look forward to bonding with the underclassman.”


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: Danya Issawi

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on JV squad, one year on Varsity

“Cheerleading is great because of the fun atmosphere and the great people on the squad,” Issawi said. “Learning the dance for tryouts was really fun. I’m looking forward to competing and performing at pep assemblies.”


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Elizabeth Birkenmeier

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on Varsity

“I love cheerleading at the games,” Birkenmeier said. “I don’t enjoy anything about tryouts really because they are scary. Next year I’m looking forward to the games and the people.”

DSC_0037Name: Emily Gray

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, two years on Varsity

“I like getting the crowd involved during the game,” Gray said. “Being able to learn something new and getting to practice with everyone is a great part of tryouts. I’m looking forward to being on a team with all my friends and being able to cheer at the games for our senior year!”


DSC_0056Name:
Emma Handy

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on JV squad

“I like getting to interact with the crowd and cheer on the sports,” Handy said. “I liked learning all the new material for tryouts. I can’t wait for all the new experiences with new teammates.”


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Erika Levy

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year of freshman squad

“Cheer is one of the only activities that requires both a high level of athleticism as well as peppiness,” Levy said. “I liked feeling a part of the cheerleading family. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and augmenting my abilities.”

DSC_0079Name: Faith Connelly

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, two years on Varsity

“I love leading the school in spirit and involvement,” Connelly said. “Tryouts are pretty rough, but its a good way to get in shape for the next year! I can’t wait for bonding as a squad and of course, McPherson!”


DSC_0124Name:
Frances Reavis

Grade: Senior

Experience: Two years on Varsity at Miami High school (Miami, OK)

“I love the athleticism of cheerleading combined with the feeling of family with all the girls,” Reavis said. “I liked feeling as though I’m a part of the cheerleading squad during tryouts. I’m looking forward to getting to know a new group of people.”


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Jessica Mier

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, two years on JV squad

“I like being able to support our school and stunt with my teammates,” Mier said. “In tryouts, I liked learning the dances and cheers from the seniors and getting to meet the new people trying out. I’m looking forward to being a senior and being able to do the senior chants. I’m also looking forward to hopefully compete.”


DSC_0064Name: 
Kaleigh Frigon

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on JV squad, one year on Varsity squad

“I like representing east in a positive way,” Frigon said. “I liked learning the dances in tryouts and being able to be with the team. I can’t wait for being a senior and being able to do the senior chants with the students.”

DSC_0117Name: Kendall Dunn

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on Varsity squad

“I love going to the games and being able to have a front row seat to cheer on our sports team as well as cheering along with the student section,” Dunn said. “I love clinic day because there is always much anticipation as to what the years material will be like. I am excited to have team bonding with the new squad.”


DSC_0046Name:
Kendall Reeves

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on Varsity squad

“I love the strong friendships you form over the years in cheerleading,” Reeves said. “My favorite part is learning the dance and chant at clinic!I’m looking forward to being with the squad and building friendships with the other girls!”

DSC_0069Name: Leila Seabaugh

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, two years on Varsity squad

“I love getting to work hard and perform in front of everybody every week and growing close to all of the other girls,” Seabaugh said. “My favorite part of tryouts is when they’re over because it’s a huge weight off my chest. I can’t wait to do more competitions and be more involved at East.”


DSC_0097Name:
Liz Trecek

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, two years on Varsity squad

“I love creating new friendships in cheerleading,” Trecek said. “The anticipation of tryouts are great. I’m looking forward to bonding with all the girls.”

 


DSC_0040Name:
Mackenzie Sweat

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on Varsity squad

“I love all of the spirit and enthusiasm! Learning the dances and cheers from the seniors was the best part of tryouts. I can’t wait for all the games and bonding with all of the new girls!”

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Name: Maddie Hise

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, two years on JV squad

“I love leading the school in spirit,” Hise said. “I really hate tryouts though. I’m looking forward to the bonding varsity brings and the cheer families.”

 

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Name: Maddie Nesselhuf

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on Varsity squad

“I love being involved in school and performing!” Nesselhuf said. “I liked learning the dances and cheers from the seniors in tryouts. I’m looking forward to being a senior and being able to do the senior chants with the students.”

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Name: Meghan Shirling

Grade: Senior

Experience: Two years on JV squad

“The bond you get with everyone and cheering in front of the school,” Shirling said. “I love working together at tryouts because then you can always have someone to work with and always have a second opinion. I’m looking forward to being able to be at all the varsity games and cheering with everyone my senior year.”


DSC_0066Name:
Morgan Clausen

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on JV squad

“Cheer leading is most appealing to me because its not only a physical challenge but also a mental challenge because you’re throwing your body upside down,” Morgan said. “The trust you have to have within your team is extremely important. I dont have a favorite part of tryouts. It’s too nerve racking and stressful. However, whether its positive or negative I like the feedback from the judges. It helps me improve. I’m looking forward to an all new team and season. And just having fun!”


DSC_0085Name:
Morgan Twibell

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, two years on JV squad

“I love the cute tshirts that we get and the fun people!” Twibell said. “I liked being with all of my cheer sisters during tryouts. I’m looking forward to being a senior leader and getting to cheer on the varsity teams.”

DSC_0035Name: Ryley Johnson

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, two years on JV squad

“I really like the friendship,” Johnson said. “I’m really looking forward to being with all my friends.”

DSC_0032Name: Samantha Pfeifauf

Grade: Senior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, two years on JV squad

“I love bonding with the team,” Pfeifauf said. “I really liked helping out with the new girls at tryouts. I’m really excited to get to know everyone better.”

DSC_0055Name: Sophie Paulk

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on JV squad

“Being a SME cheerleader is fun because of the friendships you make, and being with some really fun people all of the time,” Paulk said. “My favorite part about tryouts is seeing all of the new people who want to be apart of such a great program. I can’t wait to be with a new group of girls and see how we all improve.”

DSC_0074Name: Sophie Tulp

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on JV squad

“I love the friends I have made and the teamwork of cheerleading,” Tulp said. “The adrenaline rush you get right as you spirit on to the judges during tryouts is great. I’m looking forward to being with some different people on my squad, and hopefully performing in competitions.”

DSC_0045Name: Sydney Krause

Grade: Junior

Experience: One year on freshman squad, one year on JV squad

“I enjoy the social aspect of cheer!” Krause said. “Learning a new cheer was the best part of tryouts. I’m looking forward to being with all my friends!”

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