By Amanda Maddux
Reporter
Silverton High School’s cheer team has gotten stronger and more involved.
Last year, the cheer team had 18 girls and one guy. This year, the SHS cheer team has 16 girls with now two guys.
“I’ve always loved cheer team secretly,” Heather Ferdinand said. “I used to make fun of them because I was jealous. But once I joined I was so happy I screamed in class.”
In previous years, the cheer team only has done dances and chants on the sidelines of athletic events including football and basketball games and cross country meets. This year, they have added stunts to their routine with girls being thrown in the air and caught by fellow team members.
Stunts include a girl standing on the hands of her teammates and performing cheers, which are sure to intensify the crowd’s attention. Junior Shawn Linwood, one of the new members, can lift sophomore Klansi Hess in the air on one hand.
The team has been working on some new cheers. The cheer they did for Homecoming was a cheer they easily memorized. “It took us two to three hours everyday for about a week and a half,” said sophomore Victoria Marshll.
The cheer team practices five days a week for an hour and a half. Practices include memorizing new cheers and dance routines as well as running laps at the track.
Their job isn’t easy. “When games are coming up or we start to learn a new cheer, the training gets harder,” Kalie Grassman said, “we train two hours everyday.”
Their coaches attend all practices and games and are constantly giving the cheer team members feedback on what they did correctly and what they need to improve.
Even when they land wrong on a jump or after falling from a stunt, the cheerleaders still have a smile on their faces.
“The girls have all been working extremely hard,” Coach Courtney Sergeant said, “especially since they are working on new routines.”
With the new routines, the cheer team will participate in competitions this year. The team captains are Juniors Heather Cornu and Kalie Grassman and senior Michelle Carbajal. Cheer team is a great way to get involved at Silverton High School, several members aid.
“It’s a great team, we all get along," Shawn Linwood said. “We have laughs and it’s a great group to be around.” The cheer team is holding tryouts for the basketball season. If you are interested in trying out, talk with one of the cheerleaders or check the Daily Bulletin.
Reporter
Silverton High School’s cheer team has gotten stronger and more involved.
Last year, the cheer team had 18 girls and one guy. This year, the SHS cheer team has 16 girls with now two guys.
“I’ve always loved cheer team secretly,” Heather Ferdinand said. “I used to make fun of them because I was jealous. But once I joined I was so happy I screamed in class.”
In previous years, the cheer team only has done dances and chants on the sidelines of athletic events including football and basketball games and cross country meets. This year, they have added stunts to their routine with girls being thrown in the air and caught by fellow team members.
Stunts include a girl standing on the hands of her teammates and performing cheers, which are sure to intensify the crowd’s attention. Junior Shawn Linwood, one of the new members, can lift sophomore Klansi Hess in the air on one hand.
The team has been working on some new cheers. The cheer they did for Homecoming was a cheer they easily memorized. “It took us two to three hours everyday for about a week and a half,” said sophomore Victoria Marshll.
The cheer team practices five days a week for an hour and a half. Practices include memorizing new cheers and dance routines as well as running laps at the track.
Their job isn’t easy. “When games are coming up or we start to learn a new cheer, the training gets harder,” Kalie Grassman said, “we train two hours everyday.”
Their coaches attend all practices and games and are constantly giving the cheer team members feedback on what they did correctly and what they need to improve.
Even when they land wrong on a jump or after falling from a stunt, the cheerleaders still have a smile on their faces.
“The girls have all been working extremely hard,” Coach Courtney Sergeant said, “especially since they are working on new routines.”
With the new routines, the cheer team will participate in competitions this year. The team captains are Juniors Heather Cornu and Kalie Grassman and senior Michelle Carbajal. Cheer team is a great way to get involved at Silverton High School, several members aid.
“It’s a great team, we all get along," Shawn Linwood said. “We have laughs and it’s a great group to be around.” The cheer team is holding tryouts for the basketball season. If you are interested in trying out, talk with one of the cheerleaders or check the Daily Bulletin.
